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Education

  • J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1998
  • M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1994, Vilas Fellowship
  • B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1991, Graduation with distinction

Bar and Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Government Experience

Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Passthroughs & Special Industries

Languages

Korean

Sean I. Kahng

Of Counsel, Washington D.C.
(202) 862-5039
skahng@capdale.com | v-card | PDF
Sean Kahng is an Of Counsel in Caplin & Drysdale's Washington, DC office. He joined the firm in 2011.  

Services

Mr. Kahng's practice focuses on domestic and international (inbound and outbound) tax planning and tax compliance for individuals and businesses, including succession planning for wealthy individuals and families. His practice also encompasses international transfer pricing issues, competent authority matters, and other aspects of international taxation. A particular emphasis is the negotiation of advance pricing agreement between taxpayers, the IRS, and foreign tax authorities.

Highlights

Prior to joining Caplin, Mr. Kahng worked for 12 years in the National Office of the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel. He has extensive experience in the taxation of various pass-through entities, especially the taxation of partnerships. Mr. Kahng is fluent in Korean. 

Professional Activities

  • Special Guest Speaker, "Current Issues in International Tax Planning: FATCA, FBAR and Voluntary Disclosures," joint lecture with the Korean National Tax Service, 2012 annual tax tour