Kenton E. McDonald is a distinguished tax attorney and founding partner of McDonald & Adkins, LLP, specializing in federal tax law with a career spanning over four decades. Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1983, he is highly regarded for his expertise in tax planning, controversy, and representation before the IRS, earning recognition from Best Lawyers in America for 32 consecutive years.
With a background in accounting and law from Southern Methodist University, Mr. McDonald brings a meticulous, strategic approach to resolving complex tax issues for closely held businesses, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. His experience includes serving as Assistant to the Commissioner of the IRS, where he contributed to regulatory development under the Tax Reform Act of 1986. He focuses on minimizing tax burdens through thoughtful planning and assertive representation during audits, appeals, and litigation.
Services Offered
- Tax attorney services
- Tax planning for major business transactions
- Business restructuring to minimize tax costs
- Estate planning to reduce or eliminate estate taxes
- Representation before the IRS at examination and appeals
- Litigation in the U.S. Tax Court
- IRS collection actions representation
- Consulting on federal tax compliance and reporting
- Professional ethics guidance
Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. McDonald serves clients throughout the region and nationally, leveraging his fellowship in the American College of Tax Counsel and membership in the American Law Institute to deliver authoritative counsel on some of the most significant business transactions in Texas.
