Ashley P. Withers
Practice Areas
Experience
- Partnerships, S Corps, & LLCs
- Qualified Opportunity Zone Representation
- State & Local Tax
- Tax Controversy & Litigation
- Tax Exempt & State Non-Profit
- Transactional Tax Planning
Biography
Ashley P. Withers focuses her practice on advising businesses and high net worth individuals on tax matters that impact their lives. Ashley brings vision and practicality to the table when advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and tax-efficient organizational structuring. Her high attention to detail balanced with her appreciation for the greater picture strengthens her effectiveness in representing clients in tax compliance and tax controversy matters.
In her tax practice, Ashley’s experience includes:
- Assisting private businesses and family offices with organizational tax planning
- Representing buyers and sellers on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including the handling of potential tax liabilities
- Advising employers on the latest IRS guidance on eligibility for Employee Retention Tax Credits
- Working with S corporations to help maintain compliance with IRS requirements for continued S corporation status and application for relief with the IRS in the event of failed compliance
- Defending businesses and individuals in complex IRS audits and appeals
- Assisting religious and charitable organizations with property tax exemptions
- Advising individuals and businesses on the tax aspects of the purchase and use of private aircraft
- Advising clients on Qualified Opportunity Zone investments, including the initial formation, structuring, and ongoing compliance
- Assisting clients in determining their eligibility for qualified small business stock (section 1202) treatment
Education
B.A., summa cum laude, Stephen F. Austin State University
J.D., cum laude, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States Tax Court
Texas Supreme Court
- Represented buyers and sellers of businesses on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including post-transaction structuring
- Advised businesses on COVID-related tax relief, including Employee Retention Tax Credits
- Advised cross-border companies and trusts on tax treatment of payments and withholding obligations
- Advised aircraft owners on depreciation matters and federal excise taxes applicable to aircraft
- Assisted large charitable and religious organizations with organizational structuring and planning
- Secured religious and charitable property tax exemptions and agricultural appraisals for clients with local appraisal districts; advised organizations on qualification and use of property for exempt or special appraisal purposes
- Obtained successful private letter rulings from the IRS on complex tax matters
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Tax Law, 2023-2024
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023-2024
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2023
- Distinguished Alumna, SMU Dedman Women In Law, 2021
- Outstanding Director Award, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL), 2018
- W. Frank Newton Service Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2012-2013
Publications
- “What the IRS is Saying Lately about the Employee Retention Tax Credit” (August 2023)
- “Planning for 2023 and Beyond – Tax Changes in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (August 2022)
- “IRS Extends Federal Tax Deadlines for Texas Due to Winter Storms” (February 2021)
- “Tax Planning for a Biden Presidency” (January 2021)
- “Payroll Tax Relief and Latest Developments in Retirement Plans and Benefits” (August 2020)
- “The CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives” (March 2020)
- “IRS Extends Tax Filing and Payment Deadline” (March 2020)
- “Why Lawyers and Firms Should Actively Manage Their Online Presence” (July 2017)
- “Top 10 Free and Low-Cost Legal Research Resources,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (February 2017)
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Tax Considerations Behind Structuring a Deal,” TexasBarCLE’s 14th Annual Essentials of Business Law Course (March 2023)
- Speaker, “Tax & Real Estate – The Inflation Reduction Act & More,” Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council (HRELC) (October 2022)
- Speaker, “Partnership/S-Corp/C-Corp/Trust Update,” TXCPA Summit 2022 (August 2022)
- Moderator, “Land the Job You Want,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and SMU Dedman School of Law (2021)
- Panelist, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Bar Results,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018, 2019)
- Panelist, “Thoughts from Hiring Decision-Makers,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018)
- Panelist, “Straight Talk on Legal Employment,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018)
- Panelist, “Women’s Guide to Building and Protecting Their Wealth,” Presented by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, Moms-In-Law, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2019)
- Moderator, “A Day in the Life of an Attorney,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, UNT Dallas College of Law (2017)
- “How to Ethically Maximize and Monetize Your Online Presence,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers CLE Program (2017)
Jackson Walker Fast Takes
- “How the Inflation Reduction Act Changes Tax and Healthcare Laws” (August 2022)
- “How the Proposed $2.1 Trillion Tax Hikes Could Impact U.S. Businesses and Taxpayers” (September 2021)
- “Federal Tax Filing Extended to July 15th, But Of Course, It’s Not That Simple” (April 2020)
- “CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives for Businesses and Employers” (April 2020)
- “CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives for Individuals” (April 2020)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) Foundation, Life Fellow
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)
- Board of Directors, 2017-2021
- Law Student Assistance Committee, Co-Chair, 2015-2016; Board Liaison, 2017-2021
- Moms in Law, Member, 2018-Present
- DAYL/Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA), Mentoring Circles, 2017-2018
- Junior League of Dallas, Member, 2015-2016
- Texas Tech University of Law Traveling Moot Court Team, Coach, 2011-2014
April 15, 2024
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2024
View Jackson Walker’s April 2024 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
March 21, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2024 Texas Rising Stars
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less as “Rising Stars.”
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
August 10, 2023
Insights
What the IRS is Saying Lately about the Employee Retention Tax Credit
By Aaron P. Pinegar and Ashley P. Withers
The employee retention tax credit (“ERTC”) has garnered a lot of “buzz” lately – both from the IRS and businesses who have either received the credit or are seeking the credit. The buzz is well deserved, as the IRS has recently published several items of new guidance revealing what businesses should expect when claiming the ERTC.
April 24, 2023
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2023
View Jackson Walker’s April 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
March 23, 2023
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2023 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 63 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2023 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
March 6, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Ashley Withers to Present Tax Considerations for Structuring Deals at TexasBarCLE Course
Jackson Walker attorney Ashley P. Withers will present “Tax Considerations Behind Structuring a Deal” on Friday, March 10 at the TexasBarCLE’s 14th Annual Essentials of Business Law Course.
January 30, 2023
Attorney News
D Magazine Lists Vienna Anaya, David Schlottman, and Ashley Withers Among “Best Lawyers Under 40”
Vienna Flores Anaya, David Schlottman, and Ashley Withers were included in D Magazine’s 2023 “Best Lawyers Under 40” list recognizing outstanding young attorneys in the North Texas area.
November 17, 2022
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022
View Jackson Walker’s November 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
Practice Experience
- Represented buyers and sellers of businesses on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including post-transaction structuring
- Advised businesses on COVID-related tax relief, including Employee Retention Tax Credits
- Advised cross-border companies and trusts on tax treatment of payments and withholding obligations
- Advised aircraft owners on depreciation matters and federal excise taxes applicable to aircraft
- Assisted large charitable and religious organizations with organizational structuring and planning
- Secured religious and charitable property tax exemptions and agricultural appraisals for clients with local appraisal districts; advised organizations on qualification and use of property for exempt or special appraisal purposes
- Obtained successful private letter rulings from the IRS on complex tax matters
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Tax Law, 2023-2024
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023-2024
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2023
- Distinguished Alumna, SMU Dedman Women In Law, 2021
- Outstanding Director Award, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL), 2018
- W. Frank Newton Service Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2012-2013
Publications & Speeches
Publications
- “What the IRS is Saying Lately about the Employee Retention Tax Credit” (August 2023)
- “Planning for 2023 and Beyond – Tax Changes in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (August 2022)
- “IRS Extends Federal Tax Deadlines for Texas Due to Winter Storms” (February 2021)
- “Tax Planning for a Biden Presidency” (January 2021)
- “Payroll Tax Relief and Latest Developments in Retirement Plans and Benefits” (August 2020)
- “The CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives” (March 2020)
- “IRS Extends Tax Filing and Payment Deadline” (March 2020)
- “Why Lawyers and Firms Should Actively Manage Their Online Presence” (July 2017)
- “Top 10 Free and Low-Cost Legal Research Resources,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (February 2017)
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Tax Considerations Behind Structuring a Deal,” TexasBarCLE’s 14th Annual Essentials of Business Law Course (March 2023)
- Speaker, “Tax & Real Estate – The Inflation Reduction Act & More,” Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council (HRELC) (October 2022)
- Speaker, “Partnership/S-Corp/C-Corp/Trust Update,” TXCPA Summit 2022 (August 2022)
- Moderator, “Land the Job You Want,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and SMU Dedman School of Law (2021)
- Panelist, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Bar Results,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018, 2019)
- Panelist, “Thoughts from Hiring Decision-Makers,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018)
- Panelist, “Straight Talk on Legal Employment,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2018)
- Panelist, “Women’s Guide to Building and Protecting Their Wealth,” Presented by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, Moms-In-Law, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (2019)
- Moderator, “A Day in the Life of an Attorney,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, UNT Dallas College of Law (2017)
- “How to Ethically Maximize and Monetize Your Online Presence,” Dallas Association of Young Lawyers CLE Program (2017)
Jackson Walker Fast Takes
- “How the Inflation Reduction Act Changes Tax and Healthcare Laws” (August 2022)
- “How the Proposed $2.1 Trillion Tax Hikes Could Impact U.S. Businesses and Taxpayers” (September 2021)
- “Federal Tax Filing Extended to July 15th, But Of Course, It’s Not That Simple” (April 2020)
- “CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives for Businesses and Employers” (April 2020)
- “CARES Act: Tax Relief and Incentives for Individuals” (April 2020)
Community Involvement
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) Foundation, Life Fellow
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)
- Board of Directors, 2017-2021
- Law Student Assistance Committee, Co-Chair, 2015-2016; Board Liaison, 2017-2021
- Moms in Law, Member, 2018-Present
- DAYL/Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA), Mentoring Circles, 2017-2018
- Junior League of Dallas, Member, 2015-2016
- Texas Tech University of Law Traveling Moot Court Team, Coach, 2011-2014