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Eleanor Moran McWaters

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Eleanor Moran McWaters advises clients on a variety of tax matters. She practices in the areas of tax controversy, litigation, and planning, with a specific focus on tax-exempt organizations.

Eleanor counsels a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations; supporting educational and religious organizations; and trade associations. She provides advice on compliance with the private foundation rules, including self-dealing and excess business holdings. Eleanor routinely advises tax-exempt organizations regarding exemption issues, joint ventures, public charity status, and the consequences of unrelated trade or business activities. 

Eleanor also represents clients involved in controversy with the IRS at all levels of the proceedings, including during examination, at appeals, and in litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. district courts.

Career & Education

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    • University of Virginia, B.A., 2013
    • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2017
    • University of Virginia, B.A., 2013
    • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2017

    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia

Eleanor's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.14.25

Employer Alternatives When Designing Disaster Relief Programs

Companies with employees in the Southern California area have several tax-advantageous alternatives when providing employees with disaster relief.  This alert outlines the more common relief programs available under IRS guidance....

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Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.14.25

Employer Alternatives When Designing Disaster Relief Programs

Press Coverage | 11.29.24

IRS Nonprofit Rule's Durability Is In Doubt After Chevron's End

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.22.24

Key Takeaways from Crowell & Moring’s 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar

Speaking Engagement | 10.24.24

"Insights and Updates from the IRS Independent Office of Appeals," 2024 Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar, Washington, D.C.
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Practices

Eleanor's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.14.25

Employer Alternatives When Designing Disaster Relief Programs

Companies with employees in the Southern California area have several tax-advantageous alternatives when providing employees with disaster relief.  This alert outlines the more common relief programs available under IRS guidance....

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