Tyler DeWitt
Tyler DeWitt has extensive experience advocating on behalf of clients, including individuals, small businesses, corporations, and estates. He is skilled in matters involving both federal and state tax controversy and tax planning, international/offshore tax, business planning, and litigation.
Prior to joining Monypeny & Associates, Tyler served as a Tax Analyst for Federal Express, a Fortune 100 company, and as a legal extern for Judge Bernice Donald, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, in addition to several prestigious legal internships. Tyler is a quadruple alumnus of the University of Memphis, where he served as President of the Student Government Association from 2011-2012 and successfully implemented the U.S.A. Today Collegiate Readership Program, among several other initiatives.
When he is not advocating for his clients, Tyler enjoys politics, the outdoors, University of Memphis football and basketball, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Admissions
- Attorney, Tennessee
- Attorney, Florida
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD), cum laude, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
- Tax Certificate, with honors, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law<
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA), The University of Memphis
- Master of Science (Accounting), The University of Memphis
- BBA (Accounting), Summa Cum Laude, The University of Memphis
- Accelerator Program, Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Recent Representative Matters
- Successfully appealed IRS termination of tax preparation firm’s electronic filing privileges
- Represented restaurant owner in reversing the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s proposed assessment under the Tennessee successor liability statute;
- Represented small business owner in reversing the IRS’ six-figure determination of liability based upon a complex Alternative Minimum Tax issue;
- Represented tax preparation firm in obtaining a confidential settlement of six-figure federal tax penalties;
- Represented U.S. citizen with foreign bank accounts in successful compliance under the IRS Criminal Investigation Department’s Streamlined Voluntary Disclosure Program;
- Represented multiple retail businesses in significantly reducing or eliminating proposed TN sales tax assessments;
- Represented multiple taxpayers in abating federal tax penalties
Professional Honors & Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Tennessee Bar Association
- Member, Memphis Bar Association
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
