A tax lawyer can represent private interests or the government in litigation or in transactional matters. Tax lawyers can practice both federal and state tax law. Tax lawyers representing clients often advise clients on the best way to structure transactions or financial affairs to minimize or reduce taxes. Tax lawyers representing the government will often be involved in interpreting or drafting tax legislation or may review transactions attempting to discover any abuse. Tax lawyers may also litigate matters between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service. A tax lawyer may work in several different specializations including business tax planning, tax litigation, estate planning, non-profit law and employee benefits. Tax attorneys can work in a variety of industries including both large and small firms, the Internal Revenue Service, the Tax Court, the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, state government, accounting firms and in-house positions. The following course suggestions can be tailored if a student would like to specialize in a specific area of tax law.