Atty. Jaye A. Calhoun
Jaye Calhoun draws on decades of experience and a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local taxation to represent and counsel clients facing tax compliance, litigation, and controversy matters. She is Board Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization in Tax Law and Estate Planning and was profiled as “The Problem Solver” in a 2012 article in Louisiana Super Lawyers .
Litigation and Controversy - Tax & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About Jaye A. Calhoun at a Glance
Jaye A. Calhoun is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1991) and Tulane University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jaye A. Calhoun
- Jaye Calhoun draws on decades of experience and a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local taxation to represent and counsel clients facing tax compliance, litigation, and controversy matters
- She is Board Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization in Tax Law and Estate Planning and was profiled as “The Problem Solver” in a 2012 article in Louisiana Super Lawyers
- Her practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law, with an emphasis on resolving complex tax issues in a practical and efficient manner
- Jaye regularly develops lawful strategies designed to address tax liabilities and disputes while accounting for each client’s operational, financial, and business objectives
- A key component of her approach is translating complex tax laws and regulations into clear, understandable information for tax administrators and working collaboratively with collectors to determine appropriate assessments or refunds on behalf of clients
- Jaye keeps clients informed throughout every stage of a tax matter through proactive communication and timely responses, helping them meet deadlines and address potential challenges as they arise
- She takes time to understand each client’s concerns and financial considerations so that advice is aligned with both immediate needs and longer-term goals
- Clients value her ability to assess the broader implications of tax decisions and to consider how those decisions may affect future planning, compliance, and risk management
- Her experience includes navigating tax audits, administrative appeals, negotiations, and litigation before taxing authorities and courts
- Jaye represents clients in disputes involving the Internal Revenue Service, the Louisiana Department of Revenue, the Texas Comptroller’s Office, and numerous local taxing authorities
- She advises on tax compliance, regulatory matters, business planning and formation, state and federal tax credits and incentives, and the resolution of tax agency audits and controversies
- Jaye’s background includes years of government service working closely with tax administrators and collectors at the federal, state, and local levels
- This experience provides her with insight into governmental processes and perspectives, which she uses to help clients address and resolve tax issues efficiently
- She regularly works with in-house legal teams, corporate tax departments, executives, and privately held business owners on high-stakes tax matters
- She is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and currently serves as a Regent and Chair of the Nominating Committee, as well as a member of the Amicus Committee
- Jaye is a former Council Director and Chair of the ABA Section of Taxation Local Tax Committee and a former Chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association Taxation Section
- She is also an Adjunct Professor of Tax Law, currently teaching at Tulane University Law School, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and LSU Law Center, and has previously taught at Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business and served as a Guest Lecturer at Georgetown University Law Center
- Jaye is a frequent speaker and panelist on tax topics and a regular contributor to industry publications
- She serves on the Editorial Board of The Tax Lawyer, an ABA publication, and has authored and co-authored numerous tax publications
- Her work has been recognized with multiple professional honors, including Bloomberg Tax’s 2023 “Author of the Year” award for a state corporate income tax navigator and the Tax Analysts Award of Distinction for Contributions in U.S
- State and Local Taxation
- She was also the 2025 recipient of Bloomberg Tax’s Franklin C. Latcham Award for Distinguished Service in State and Local Tax
- Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jaye is a member of Kean Miller and focuses her practice on helping clients navigate tax law, tax litigation, and tax controversy matters with clarity, diligence, and a client-centered approach
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jaye A. Calhoun handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Tax Law in New Orleans
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Jaye A. Calhoun
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jaye A. Calhoun's practice in the field of tax and tax litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, Jaye A. Calhoun can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and tax litigation, Jaye A. Calhoun can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Jaye A. Calhoun attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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