Ellis G. Wasson

Ellis Wasson's practice includes mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and reorganization transactions, with an emphasis on structuring transactions to achieve tax efficient results for his clients. He also represents clients in tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service, state taxing agencies, and in the US Tax Court.

Mr. Wasson is senior counsel at Rutan &Tucker, where he was previously a partner. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received his BS in accounting. Mr. Wasson received his J.D. from Western State University, his Master of Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and his LL.M. from the University of San Diego School of Law. He is a member of the California bar and licensed to practice before the US Tax Court. Mr. Wasson is also licensed (inactive) as a certified public accountant (CPA) in California.

Mr. Wasson has authored several chapters included in CEB publications as well as technical articles for other publications, including the Orange County Business Journal. He has taught a number of continuing education courses over the years, including courses on partnership taxation, as well as selecting and forming business entities.