Kenneth M Grifka
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Education
M.S. Taxation
Walsh College
. Graduated with Distinction
. Recipient of the Stanley W. Smith Taxation Manuscript Award
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Michigan State University College of Law (formerly known as the Detroit
College of Law)
. Graduated with Honor
. Recipient of the Alumni Scholarship Award
. Recipient of the AmJur Book Award
B.A., French
Wayne State University
. Graduated with Honor
. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Summary
As an IRS Attorney, Estate Tax, I ensured compliance with the Internal
Revenue Code, federal statutes, rules, regulations, and case law.
Substantial administrative and privacy law experience at the Internal
Revenue Service. Substantial experience with respect to regulatory
compliance requirements. Audited or reviewed a variety of tax returns,
including:
. Corporate (Form 1120)
. Partnership (Form 1065)
. Estate and Gift (Form 706, 709)
. Fiduciary Income Tax (Form 1041)
Professional Experience
Attorney, Estate Tax
August 1977 - May 2012
Internal Revenue Service
. Federal estate and gift tax audits
. Reviewed wills, trusts, and estate plans
. Valued numerous business interests
. Federal fiduciary income tax audits
. Independent case planning and management
. Federal tax law research and analysis
. Audit report writing
. Analyzed numerous contracts, such as buy / sell agreements, offers to
purchase, divorce agreements
. Recipient of the Albert Gallatin Award, the most prestigious award
conferred by the United States Treasury
Disbursements Clerk, 3rd Class
September 1971 - June 1973
United States Navy
. Received honorable discharge
. Computed military pay and allowances
Other Skills
Language Proficiency
. English
. French