Karin Gross

Karin has spent over 30 years at the IRS Office of the Chief Counsel specializing in tax rules for charitable giving, including reporting (Form 8283), substantiation, and appraisal requirements.

While working at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, Karin was responsible for written guidance on charitable contributions and helped establish litigating positions for the National Office, the Small Business and Self-Employed Division, and the Litigation and Advisory Division. She participated in formal review of the Treasury regulations on qualified appraisals for charitable contribution deductions.

Karin trained IRS revenue agents and attorneys nationwide on audit and litigation issues related to charitable contributions, and she was a trusted advisor to IRS Counsel litigators and revenue agents on handling abusive charitable contribution transactions. For many years, Karin was a regular speaker on behalf of the IRS on tax topics related to personal property donations, including donations of art, and real property donations, including donations of conservation easements and fee interests. She also guest lectured, on a regular basis, at several leading law schools.  

In 2008, Karin’s role with the IRS led her to London, where she contributed her expertise to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Before joining the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, Karin served in the Office of Legislative Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives, drafting legislation on behalf of Members of Congress and committees.