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Stephen J. DunnTax Attorney in Troy, MI
DUNN COUNSEL PLC
TaxEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(248) 965-1709
Address
900 Wilshire Drive, Troy, MI, 48084, US
Professional
About
Stephen J. Dunn is a distinguished attorney based in Troy, Michigan, specializing in estate planning, personal injury, and tax law. With a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in foreign accounts compliance, Stephen adeptly assists clients with delinquent FBAR filings, Streamlined Procedures filings, and various IRS forms including Forms 8938, 5471, 8865, 3520, and 3520-A. His expertise extends to the Internal Revenue Code Sec. 911, which pertains to the foreign earned income exclusion, ensuring that his clients remain compliant with federal regulations. In addition to his work in tax compliance, Stephen represents taxpayers in disputes before the Internal Revenue Service and in U.S. Tax Court. His extensive experience in estate planning caters predominantly to high net worth individuals, particularly those with interests in closely-held businesses and multiple residences across jurisdictions. He is well-versed in federal estate and gift taxation, as well as income tax issues relevant to estate planning, providing his clients with tailored strategies to meet their unique needs. Stephen is also a dedicated educator and thought leader in his field. He has authored a notable treatise on Foreign Accounts Compliance published by Thomson Reuters, which he updates annually. Since 2018, he has been sharing his knowledge as an instructor of International Taxation and Tax Treaties at Michigan State University College of Law. Outside of his professional pursuits, Stephen enjoys life in Troy with his wife of 41 years. They are proud parents of three grown children and grandparents to eleven grandchildren. Committed to upholding the highest standards of legal practice, Stephen Dunn strives to deliver exceptional representation while adhering to the attorneys' code of professional responsibility.
About Tax Law
Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.
Credentials
Education
1991 Washington University in St. Louis LL.M - Master of Laws 1985 Notre Dame Law School J.D. 1978 Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) B.S.B.A., cum laude
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Clients' Choice Award-Tax, Avvo 2010 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 1983 Staff Member and Associate Editor, Notre Dame Law Review 1980 Certified Public Accountant, Michigan State Board of Accountancy
Publications
2021 Newsmax Delinquent International Information Return Procedures v. Streamlined Procedures for Foreign Accounts Compliance 2021 Newsmax New Law Extends U.S. Government's Reach to Americans' Foreign Financial Accounts 2021 Newsmax Advantageous Abandonment of A U.S. Green Card 2020 Newmax How U.K. SIPPs, ISAs are Reported for U.S. Tax Purposes 2020 Newsmax U.S. Income Taxation of Contributions to SIPPs, ISAs
Associations
American Bar Association Taxation Section American Bar Association Business Law Section American Bar Association International Law Section American Bar Association Immigration and Naturalization Law Committee State Bar of Michigan Estate Planning and Probate Section
Speaking
2021 International Practice Workshop PFICs; U.K.-based pension plans; Forms 3520 and 3520-A; U.S.-U.K. Income Tax Treaty; Delinquent International Information Returns 2021 Accounting 101 for Business Litigators Tax Issues in Business Litigation 2019 MICPA Management Inrformation & Business Show International Information Returns 2019 MICPA Management Information & Business Show Taking a Clent's Business Global and Sustaining It 2018 International Tax Aspects of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act--ABA Business Law Section Internal Revenue Code Sections 245A and 965 and Related Provisions
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Updated: May 25, 2026