Through their leadership positions with the State Bar of Texas Tax Section, Gray Reed partners Joshua Smeltzer and Matt Roberts recently submitted comments to the Treasury and IRS related to proposed regulations on foreign trusts and gifts, including applicable information return reporting.  Joshua serves as a Council Member of the Tax Section and Vice Chair of the Committee on Government Submissions, while Matt holds the position of Vice Chair on the Tax Controversy Committee.   To review the Tax Section’s full comments, click here. 

Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Joshua Smeltzer focuses his practice on defending taxpayers in all stages of civil and criminal tax proceedings, including sensitive audits and examinations.  Joshua frequently represents corporations, complex partnerships, family offices, estates and trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.  His practice encompasses a variety of industries, with special expertise in real estate, energy, insurance, private equity, digital assets and blockchain technology. 

Matt Roberts is a tax litigator and trusted advisor with considerable experience helping U.S. and international clients successfully resolve all types of federal tax controversies involving civil or criminal liability, from tax audits and investigations to litigation, appeals and collection matters.  Having served nearly three years as an attorney-advisor to the Chief Judge of the U.S. Tax Court in Washington, D.C., Matt brings unique insight to navigating intricate government processes and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions to his clients’ tax problems.