About Gilbert L. Carey
Gilbert Carey is an attorney and certified public accountant with the McDowell Law Group. He practices in the areas of Taxation, Tax Resolution and Controversy, and Estate Planning, solving tax, business, and legal challenges for individuals, privately held businesses and their owners. He has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America for tax law in Virginia, has an Avvo rating of 10 (Superb) and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia.
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies, and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts, estates and business owners. He also works with business owners to develop business succession strategies as part of a comprehensive estate and wealth preservation plan.
Mr. Carey is a graduate of Northeastern University and Albany Law School. He is licensed to practice in Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York, before the U.S. Tax Court and the U. S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Carey teaches and lectures on accounting, business, tax, and estate planning. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School in Albany, NY (2002 – 2017) and at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA (2014 – 2017).
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies, and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts, estates and business owners. He also works with business owners to develop business succession strategies as part of a comprehensive estate and wealth preservation plan.
Mr. Carey is a graduate of Northeastern University and Albany Law School. He is licensed to practice in Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York, before the U.S. Tax Court and the U. S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Carey teaches and lectures on accounting, business, tax, and estate planning. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School in Albany, NY (2002 – 2017) and at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA (2014 – 2017).
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- North Carolina Department of Revenue
Reviews
Reviewed by
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Advised on Tax Audit or Examination |
Dec 1, 2023
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Notice of Determination
- Notice of Deficiency
- Other Levies
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Domiciliary Resident Issues
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Domicile and Residency
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Audit or Examination
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Amend Tax Returns
- Lien Withdrawal
- CDP Hearing
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Audit Representation
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- CSED Analysis
- Tax Court
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Bankruptcy
- 4180 Interview Support
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Currently Not Collectible
- CAP Hearing
- Audit Reconsideration
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Business Tax Preparation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer in Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Court
- Domicile and Residency
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Court
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
Gift Tax/GST Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Limited Liability Companies
Estates
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Sole Proprietor
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
CPA
Massachusetts
8/20/1998
Active
CPA
Virginia
5/25/2022
Active
Law
Massachusetts
1/22/2002
Active
Law
New York
1/30/2002
Active
Law
Virginia
6/1/2022
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
U.S. Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP)
Jan 2009
Active
Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC)
Feb 2024
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counsel | McDowell Law Group, PLLC | Virginia Beach, Virginia | May 2024 - Present |
| Counsel | Wolcott Rivers Gates | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Jul 2022 - Apr 2024 |
| Counsel | Fusco & Carey, PLLC | Albany, New York | Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 |
| Senior Tax Consultant | Pricewaterhouse Coopers | Albany, New York | Jan 2003 - May 2005 |
| Senior Tax Consultant | Pricewaterhouse Coopers | Boston, Massachusetts | Oct 1996 - Aug 1998 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Bachelor's Degree | 1993 |
| Albany Law School | Juris Doctor (JD) | 2001 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Society of CPAs | Tax Policy Committee | 2025 - Present |
| Virginia Society of CPAs | Board Member | 2022 - Present |
| Virginia Bar Association | Member, Trusts and Estates Section Board of Governors | 2022 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
4445 Corporation Ln #200
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
In Office Visits
No
Pricing & Payments
Virtual Consultation
Hourly Billing
Flat Fee Pricing
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Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking Engagement | Virginia Law Foundation, Jul, 2022 | Accounting for Lawyers: Understanding Financial Statements, Jul. 2022 | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | CLE Understanding Financial Statements and Financial Statement Analysis, Sep. 2023 | Understanding Financial Statements and Financial Statement Analysis, 2023 | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | CLE Accounting Issues In the Law, Sep. 2023 | Accounting Issues In the Law, Sep. 2023 | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | ALI CLE | Understanding Financial Statements: Accounting Essentials for Lawyers | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | VSCPA, Tidewater Chapter Specialized Tax Knowledge Seminar, Nov. 2025 | How to Change Your Virginia Domicile; Appealing Negative Residency Determinations, 2025 | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | VSCPA, Tidewater Chapter Specialized Tax Knowledge Seminar, Nov. 2025 | Dealing With a Decedent’s Tax Issues and IRS Collections of Tax Liabilities From the Estate, 2025 | N/A |
| Web Article | Charitable and Tax Planning with Charitable Lead Trusts | Charitable and Tax Planning with Charitable Lead Trusts | N/A |
| Web Article | Tax Effective Charitable Giving: Charitable Gifting with Retirement Accounts | Tax Effective Charitable Giving: Charitable Gifting with Retirement Accounts | N/A |
| Journal | Representing the Elderly and Disabled Client | Chapter: Tax Issues for the Elderly and Disabled | N/A |
| Journal | Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology | The Resurgence of States' Rights Creates New Risk to Intellectual Property | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | Use of Force Majeure Clauses During the Pandemic | N/A | |
| Book | Accounting for Lawyers: Understanding Financial Statements | N/A |
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