
Bar Admissions/Licenses
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. Tax Court
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD
- J.D. cum laude, 2011
- Law Journal: Environmental Law Journal, Staff Editor - University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- B.A.,Major: Government and Politics, 2006
Background & History
Rebecca Sheppard, Esq. is a tax attorney and Partner in the tax advisory practice group at Frost Law. She also is the Co Chair of the Pro Bono Committee alongside Partner, Kaitlyn Loughner, Esq., CPA. Over the last two years, Rebecca has used her background in government practice to work with business clients across the country in helping them secure government funding from PPP, EIDL, and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Unlike many other tax professionals, Rebecca has used her tax and legal background to closely follow the legislative changes and relief programs, giving her a thorough understanding of the complexities of how businesses from all industries can maximize their claims for refundable tax credits. Her efforts have allowed her to recover significant refunds for many small and medium-sized businesses around the country.
Rebecca previously worked for the Comptroller of Maryland as a tax attorney in the Hearings and Appeals Section. She conducted administrative hearings, issued binding legal determinations, and negotiated settlement agreements on behalf of the Comptroller of Maryland. Rebecca’s experience both in government and private practice allows her to effectively navigate how businesses can best make tax law work in their favor.
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD
- J.D. cum laude, 2011
- Law Journal: Environmental Law Journal, Staff Editor - University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- B.A.,Major: Government and Politics, 2006
Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation
Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (MSATP)
- MVLS/MSATP Effective Tactics for Helping Your Clients Through Tax Collections
- Understanding Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
- MVLS/MSATP Divorce and Tax Consequences
- MVLS/MSATP CDP and CAP: The Differences and When to Use Them
Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)
- AACC: Rolling Out Resiliency: Quick Tools for Reigniting Yourself and Your Team! and PPP Loan Forgiveness | MACPA
- AACC: Taxes and Bankruptcy | MACPA
- AACC: Splitsville – The Tax Implications of Divorce and An Inside Look at CID | MACPA
- AACC: Death & Taxes and Not for Profit Update | MACPA
- 2023 Government Contractors Conference | MACPA
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service (MVLS)
Other
- Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Commonly Missed Tax Opportunities - NFIB
- BOIR reporting in 2024
- How To Survive and Thrive Webinar Series: Legal, Financial, and Business Tips - What's Up? Media
- Pro Bono Seminar
- Tax Saving Strategies Every Small Business Owner Should Know
- YouTube - NCCA: NCCA Webinar: Maximizing Tax Credits and Financial Incentives Opportunities in 2023
- Economic Aid Act: PPP 2.0 and Beyond!!
Publications
- Maryland Emergency Regulations and Tax Alert in Wake of Wayfair
- Offer in Compromise: Alternative to Collection?
- DOD Clarifies that Contractors’ PPP Loan Forgiveness is Credit Due Back to Government Under FAR
- Alarm Rises as Employee Retention Credit Claims Continue to Lag
- Government Shutdown Puts ERC Appeals on Hold
- Rise in Audits of Employee Retention Credit Claims Sparks Worry
- Tax Professionals Observe Impact of IRS Layoffs
- Frustrations Mount Over ERC Processing Delays
- ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Barrels Toward Uncertain End
- ERC Abuse Revives Debate Over Contingency Fees
- Legislation to Sunset ERC Prompts Rush to File Claims
- Tax Deal Would Bring ERC Claims To Earlier End and Curb Abuse
- IRS Moratorium Jolts Employee Retention Credit Industry
- IRS Hard Line on ERC Eligibility Earns Kudos From Tax Pros
- Proposed Sunset of Employee Retention Credit Threatens Confusion
Professional Organizations & Memberships
Awards and Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2024-2026
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2020 - 2021
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2019, 2021-2025
- Best Lawyers, 2026
- J. Ronald Schiff Award for Pro Bono Services 2021
- MACPA Anne Arundel County Chapter 2022-23 Max Teichmann Award
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