About Benjamin J. Kinder
Benjamin Kinder's practice focuses on working with and for his clients to help them navigate the many traps and pitfalls of the Internal Revenue Code. Whether it is helping taxpayers negotiate with the IRS or advising charities to ensure that they receive - and maintain - the tax-exempt status that they deserve, Ben remains focused on helping people. Ben represents individual and corporate taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and state tax departments, in the areas of audits, examinations and collections regarding income taxes, employment taxes, sales and use taxes, licensing taxes (including BPOL), and estate and gift taxes. Ben also regularly works with nonprofit organizations, advising them regarding their formation, their application for tax-exempt status, as well as their ongoing operations in accordance with federal and state law. Ben also handles general corporate and tax planning matters, including corporate governance, charitable remainder trusts, and benefit corporations. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Benjamin J. Kinder included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors 2026, The Best Lawyers in America -- Nonprofit/Charitable Law 2019, 2021-2025, Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys - Nonprofit 2024, Virginia Business magazine "Legal Elite" -- Taxes/Estates/Trusts 2021-2022, Virginia Super Lawyers - Rising Stars - Tax 2018, Virginia Business magazine "Legal Elite" - Business Law Other Sources of Feedback About Benjamin J. Kinder Included on the 2024Virginia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers list 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 2011
- LL.M.
- Major: Taxation
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 2010
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Michigan, 2006
- B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Past Positions
- Honorable Judge David Laro at the U.S. Tax Court, Intern
- Bloomberg Bureau of National Affairs in the State and Local Tax Group
Pro Bono Activities
- Fairfax County Public Schools, Mentor
Published Works
Articles
- Cautionary Guidance for Operating a Private Foundation, Estate Planning magazine ( February 1, 2017 )
- Co-author, Bloomberg BNA Virginia Corporate Income Tax Portfolio ( January 1, 2018 )
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- New York
- U.S. Tax Court
Other Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- New York State Bar
- Fairfax Bar Association
- American Bar Association – Tax Section
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Benjamin J. Kinder |
| Firm | Odin Feldman Pittleman |
| Address | 1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190 |
| Phone | 703-218-2178 |
| Website | www.ofplaw.com |
| Website | www.ofplaw.com |
| Website | www.ofplaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |