Benjamin A. Wagner
Ben joined Regan Tax Law in 2008, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney.
Before joining the firm, Ben was a law clerk with England’s largest telecommunications company, British Telecom, where he worked on a multitude of tax related issues. He also worked on tax issues, including challenging property tax assessments and resolving residency issues, with a local law firm.
At Regan Tax Law, Ben has represented clients on a wide variety of issues, gaining special expertise disputing Minnesota Department of Revenue proposed adjustments in a sales and use tax audits, eliminating proposed IRS assessments for the trust fund recovery penalty, and helping small businesses negotiate compromises and repayment schedules for their outstanding tax obligations.
Ben continues to show his passion for the law through his volunteer work for the YMCA Youth in Government and the American Bar Association Pro Se Taxpayer Initiative.
Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- Minnesota Tax Court
Education
- J.D. 2008 William Mitchell College of Law
- B.A. 2005 Saint John’s University (Dean’s List)
Associations
- American Bar Association, Tax Section
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Tax Section
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Tax Section
Publications and Speaking Engagements
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Employment Taxes - Tax Law for the Non-Specialist, Minnesota CLE
(2010)
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“Summary Guide” for Taxation and Reporting of Verdicts and Settlements
(Employment Litigation), Minnesota CLE (Update 2010) (Pub.).
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Sales and Use Tax Audits, Appeals, and Litigation in Minnesota Tax Court
- 69th Annual Minnesota CLE Tax Law Institute (2009).
- An Introduction to Representing Taxpayers: From Audit Through Tax Court - Hearsay, Spring 2009, Vol. X, No. 3 (2009) (Pub.)
Volunteer Activities
- William Mitchell College of Law Attorney Mentor (2009 - Present)
- ABA Pro Se Taxpayer Initiative (2008 - Present)
- Program/Delegation Advisor for YMCA Youth in Government (2005 - Present)
- Volunteer for Minnesota Justice Foundation (2005 - Present)
ATTORNEYS
PARALEGAL
Benjamin A. Wagner
Regan Tax Law
7760 France Avenue South
Suite 1040
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 952-921-2106
Fax:
952-921-2109
Email:
ben@regantaxlaw.com
