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Jim Foster
Director of Tax Controversy
jim.foster@sourceadvisors.com
BIOGRAPHY
Jim joined Source Advisors as the Director of Tax Controversy in 2022. He has worked in tax incentives such as the R&D tax credit, disaster relief credits, the Employee Retention Credit, and most recently § 174.
Jim has been practicing in the general area of taxation and tax law for fifteen years. In that time, he has produced numerous successful tax credit cases for his corporate clients. Further, he has had successful tax audits that range from IRS audits and appeals to state-level tax audits.
Prior to joining Source Advisors, Jim worked at two national consulting firms that operated in niche tax incentives. While in law school, Jim worked at a public accounting office where he helped the firm advance in and maintain double-digit growth.
Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas A&M University and his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston. He is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.
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