Atty. Chaya Kundra

Atty. Chaya Kundra

Chaya Kundra is both a tax litigator and tax advisor who works aggressively to solve current tax concerns and prevent future tax problems. Her clients include powerful U.S. and international businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals.

Rockville Rockville 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (240) 885-6148

Profile Summary

About Chaya Kundra at a glance

Chaya Kundra is an Attorney based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Kundra & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on irs, divorce, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Cour (1994), and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Goldstein's Inn's of Court. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Chaya Kundra is both a tax litigator and tax advisor who works aggressively to solve current tax concerns and prevent future tax problems
  • Her clients include powerful U.S. and international businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals
  • Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra routinely guides her clients through sensitive and complex tax situations including disclosing to the IRS before they contact you, reporting of foreign assets and income, employment tax balances owed and resolving the matter for both the company and the responsible parties, tax audits, appealing tax determinations with managers and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Collection Due Process Rights and arguing before Tax and federal courts on tax matters, the federal priority statute as well as tax collection issues such as tax liens, levies, subordinations and the inability to make payment
  • With over 30 years of experience in working with the IRS and State taxing authorities, Ms. Kundra is known for her impressive track record
  • She creatively solves uncertain and complex tax problems and has successfully argued as well as settled a wide variety of civil and criminal tax cases, which include legal tax audits, foreign and U.S. voluntary disclosures, international tax compliance matters, employment tax disclosures, sales and use tax assessments and disclosures, non-profit and divorce tax issues
  • She crafts resolutions that fit her client’s specific needs and goals
  • Attorney Kundra’s innovative approaches have even included her having the tax law changed to reduce her client’s tax burden
  • Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra also advises accountants and CPAs on complicated extrapolations and disclosures related to prior year returns, disclosure compliance, and necessary disclaimers
  • Much of this entails a forensic analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Understanding that her clients require excellence, Attorney Kundra works tirelessly to attain the optimal results for her clients
  • She has an expansive history of successfully remedying the most intricate tax situations for her clients with the utmost efficiency and incomparable fortitude
  • Her prior work experience includes service with the federal government on money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act matters
  • A dynamic speaker, Ms. Kundra regularly presents and most recently spoke on changes in in the overall tax landscape due to COVID, as well as speaking on topics such as increased enforcement in Employment Tax Matters, IRS Practice and Procedure, International Tax Obligations and Substantial Compliance with Foreign Disclosures
  • Her audiences frequently include members of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section, the Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, State and County Bar Association, and national/international organizations
  • For the past 20 plus years Ms. Kundra has consistently been recognized as one of the top lawyers in taxation
  • Ms. Kundra received her Juris Doctorate from the Washington College of Law at the American University in 1994 and her Bachelor’s degree in Finance at Loyola University in Maryland in 1991

Practice Areas Explained

Chaya Kundra's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chaya Kundra handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Divorce

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chaya Kundra

Where is Chaya Kundra's law office located?
Chaya Kundra's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Kundra & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chaya Kundra handle?
Chaya Kundra focuses on irs, divorce, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Chaya Kundra practiced law?
Chaya Kundra has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Chaya Kundra go to law school?
Chaya Kundra earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Chaya Kundra for a consultation?
You can contact Chaya Kundra directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chaya Kundra received?
Chaya Kundra's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Cour
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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