Theodore Ahlgren
Associate
- Education: Yale University, B.A. • Providence College, M.A. • University of Michigan Law School, J.D. • Boston University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation
- Admitted: State of MA, 2005 • D.C., 2007 • State of CT, 2011
- Languages spoken: German
- Year joined: 2008
Overview
Theodore’s practice focuses on international tax, trust and estate planning.
As a member of the firm’s International Corporate Tax Group, he advises domestic and foreign clients including corporations, individuals, and their advisors on a broad range of US and international tax issues, including planning for inbound and outbound business transactions, cross-border investments, and tax treaty analysis.
He is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court.
Publications and speaking engagements
- Co-author of "FATCA: A Guide for Trusts and Companies," STEP Journal, April 2012.
- Co-author of ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Comments on Proposed Treasury Regulations relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Offset Provisions of the HIRE Act, P.L. 111-147, April 2012.
- Co-author of "FATCA: Proposed Regulations Unveiled," Financial Instruments Tax and Accounting Review, March 2012.
- Co-author of “Cross-Border Business Should Benefit from Malta’s User Friendly Tax System and US-Malta Income Tax Treaty,” Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, August 2011.
- Co-author of “Do You Know Who Your Clients Are? Identifying and Disclosing US Persons in a Post-HIRE Act World,” Financial Instruments Tax and Accounting Review, November 2010.
- Co-author of “The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010,” BNA Tax Planning International Review, April 2010.
- Co-presenter of “Developing an Asian Wealth management and Trust Business: Addressing the Needs of Families Connected to Key Asian Countries,” Zurich, May 2008.
- Author of “Proposed Regulations Regarding Withholding on Distributions in Redemption of Publicly Traded Stock,” Newsletter of the ABA Section of Business Law Committee on Taxation, December 2007.
- Co-author of “An Intimate Look at Arm’s Length: Trying to Grasp the ‘Investor Model’ in the Proposed Cost-Sharing Regulations,” Practical US/International Tax Strategies, May 2007.
Memberships
- American Bar Association Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
- Connecticut Bar Association Tax Law Section and Estates and Probate Section
On a personal note
Theodore enjoys reading, movies, and travel throughout the world.