Chaya Kundra - Rockville, MD
Attorney at Kundra & Associates PC
Taxation Law Lawyers in Rockville, MD
108 South Washington Street Rockville, MD 20850
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Rockville Taxation Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Taxation Law
- Administrative Law
- Asset Protection
- Business Organizations
- Civil and Criminal Tax Litigation
- Closely Held Business Taxation
- Corporate Tax Issues
- Divorce Tax
- Employment Law -- Employee
- Employment Law -- Employer
- Estate Planning
- International Tax Law
- IRS Audits
- Tax Litigation & Appeals
- Tax Controversies and Collections
- Tax Fraud
Litigation: 70%
Attorney Information
Overview
Chaya Kundra is both a tax litigator and tax advisor who works aggressively to solve current tax concerns and prevent future tax problems. Her clients include powerful U.S. and international businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals. Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra routinely guides her clients through sensitive and complex tax situations including disclosing to the IRS before they contact you, reporting of foreign assets and income, employment tax balances owed and resolving the matter for both the company and the responsible parties, tax audits, appealing tax determinations with managers and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Collection Due Process Rights and arguing before Tax and federal courts on tax matters, the federal priority statute as well as tax collection issues such as tax liens, levies, subordinations and the inability to make payment.
With over 30 years of experience in working with the IRS and State taxing authorities, Ms. Kundra is known for her impressive track record. She creatively solves uncertain and complex tax problems and has successfully argued as well as settled a wide variety of civil and criminal tax cases, which include legal tax audits, foreign and U.S. voluntary disclosures, international tax compliance matters, employment tax disclosures, sales and use tax assessments and disclosures, non-profit and divorce tax issues. She crafts resolutions that fit her client's specific needs and goals. Attorney Kundra's innovative approaches have even included her having the tax law changed to reduce her client's tax burden. Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra also advises accountants and CPAs on complicated extrapolations and disclosures related to prior year returns, disclosure compliance, and necessary disclaimers. Much of this entails a forensic analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Understanding that her clients require excellence, Attorney Kundra works tirelessly to attain the optimal results for her clients. She has an expansive history of successfully remedying the most intricate tax situations for her clients with the utmost efficiency and incomparable fortitude. Her prior work experience includes service with the federal government on money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act matters.
A dynamic speaker, Ms. Kundra regularly presents and most recently spoke on changes in in the overall tax landscape due to COVID, as well as speaking on topics such as increased enforcement in Employment Tax Matters, IRS Practice and Procedure, International Tax Obligations and Substantial Compliance with Foreign Disclosures. Her audiences frequently include members of the American Bar Association's Tax Section, the Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, State and County Bar Association, and national/international organizations. For the past 20 plus years Ms. Kundra has consistently been recognized as one of the top lawyers in taxation.
Ms. Kundra received her Juris Doctorate from the Washington College of Law at the American University in 1994 and her Bachelor's degree in Finance at Loyola University in Maryland in 1991.
Kundra & Associates’ website features an extensive blog that serves as a valuable resource for individuals and businesses seeking expert guidance, from Attorney Chaya Kundra on tax-related matters. With a wealth of articles covering a wide range of topics, the blog showcases Ms. Kundra’s deep expertise and passion for tax law. Link to Attorney Chaya Kundra's blog: https://www.kundrataxlaw.com/blog
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Maryland Super Lawyers Selectee; 2009, 2021 - 2025
- Martindale-Hubbell; Distinguished Rating; 2024 - 2025
- AVVO; Top Rated Lawyers, Superb Rating; 2021 - 2025
- America’s Most Honored Lawyers; 2020 - 2025
- America's Top 50 Lawyer, Tax Law, Maryland; 2025
- Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine; 2021, 2023, 2025
- BCG, Top Law Firm; 2024
- Washington DC’s Top Attorney by Washington DC Magazine; 2024
- America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys; 2024
- Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms in America; 2014 - 2024
- Best Lawyers; 2013 - 2024
- Best Lawyers, Women In The Law; 2017 - 2020, 2022, 2024
- Top Attorneys, SM Network; 2023, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, Maryland; 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Best Lawyers in America, Washington D.C.; 2019, 2020
- Top Attorneys, Bethesda Magazine; 2019
- Best Lawyers In Washington, D.C., The Wall Street Journal; 2019
- Fortune Women Leaders in the Law; 2013 - 2015
- Acquisition International Finance Awards Tax Law Firm of the Year – Maryland; 2014
- Washington DC’s Women Leaders in the Law; 2012
- National Association of Entrepreneurship 2011 First Generation Entrepreneur of the Year
- American Registry, Recognize Excellence
- Named NAPEW Woman of the Year
Other Sources of Feedback About Chaya Kundra
Included on the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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American University, Washington College of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia
J.D.
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American University, Washington College of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia
Classes and Seminars
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Employment Tax Update, 2023
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Employment Tax Issues & Opportunities Impacting M&A Transactions, 2023
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Employment Taxes & Protecting the Business Owner from Liability, 2022
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Tax Webinar, Form 5472, 2022
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Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) Compliance, 2022
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Foreign Late Filing Notices: Effective Responses for Penalty Abatement, 2022
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What Business Owners Need To Do When Closing Their Doors For Good And The IRS, 2022
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Sales Tax Holiday Reminder, 2022
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I can’t pay my tax bill: What are my options? 2022
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Tax Webinar on Form 5472, 2022
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Form 5472 Penalties, 2022
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Bar of Montgomery County – Immigration Expatriation & Taxes, 2022
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Maryland – Obligations at Death: I Owe What, 2022
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Strafford Publications CLE Webinar: Substantially Complete Standards for Foreign Information Reporting, 2022
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Form 5471 Penalties, 2021
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Advanced Tax Institute: Current Tax Issues & Business Tax Update – IRS Procedures, 2021
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Bar Association of Montgomery County-Immigration Section, 2021
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The Substantial Compliance Rules For Forms 5471/International Filing Requirements, 2021
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Navigating the IRS Priority Statute
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PPP Loan Fraud & Employment Taxes
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Federal Tax Practice and Procedure, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute – Panelist, 2008
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Preparer Penalties, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute – Panelist, 2008
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Important Income Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy & Foreclosure, Montgomery County, MD Bar Foundation – Panelist and Moderator, 2008
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The Update on Employment Taxes – ABA CLE Seminar, 2009
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Collection Due Process; Why, When and Taking it to Court District of Columbia Bar, 2009
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Panelist, Preparer Penalties, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, 2008
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Panelist, Federal Tax Practice and Procedure Update, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, 2008
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Panelist and Moderator, Taxation on Discharge of Indebtedness, Montgomery County Bar Foundation, 2008
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Worker Classification / Responsible Party, MD State Bar Annual Meeting, 2008
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Important Income Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy & Foreclosure, Montgomery County Bar, 2008
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Ethical Considerations in a Buy/Sell Business, 2008
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Preparer Penalties 2008 Montgomery County Bar Spring, 2008
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Important Income Tax Aspects of Marriage & Divorce, 2007
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The Nuts & Bolts of Payroll Taxes, 2006
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Pass-through Entities, 2006
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Tax Increase and Reconciliation Action of 2005 HR 4297
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Seminar, Federal Tax Practice and Worker Classification, 2005
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The IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes, 2005
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Annual Program on Tax Updates for MD State Bar Annual Meeting, 2005 to 2008
- How to Stay out of the IRS Frying Pan, 2004
Published Works
Articles
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Monthly Tax Article for Montgomery County Bar Journal since 2020 to present
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Article, Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure, June, 2010
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IRS Fails to Nab Payroll Cheats, FinancialWeek.com, August 25, 2008
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Life Cycle of a Federal Tax Controversy - JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE, December 2006 - January 2007
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Taxation Section Monthly Newsletter for the Montgomery County Bar Association, 2006
- Life Cycle of a Federal Tax Controversy - Maryland Bar Journal, November, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Other Affiliations
- Alan J. Goldstein American Inns of Court (Former Member)
- American Bar Association, Civil and Criminal Penalties (Member)
- American Bar Association, Section of Taxation (Member)
- Federal Bar Association
- U.S. Tax Court’s Inns of Court
- Fee Dispute Committee for Montgomery County (Former Co-Chairperson)
- Indian American Bar Association (Member)
- Maryland State Bar Association (Former Co-chair for Membership of the Tax Section)
- Maryland State Bar Tax Section: Tax Controversy Study Group (Member)
- Montgomery County Bar Association (Chairperson of the Tax Section)
- Montgomery/Prince George's County Tax Study Group (Former Member)
- Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Section of Taxation
- Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Member)
- Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- National Association of Professional Women
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Chair Employment Tax Section of ABA, Present
Reviews
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Hired Attorney 2003-2012Ms. Kundra is an exceptional counsellor and advisor on all tax matters. Ms. Kundra 'listens' and understands the client goals and works diligently to achieve them. She understands the IRS system and deserves the 'super lawyer' designation.
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Contact
108 South Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-637-8130
Fax: 301-424-7047
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