Amanda Varma is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Steptoe & Johnson LLP. She advises multinational businesses and high-net-worth individuals on US federal income tax matters, with particular focus on international tax. She counsels clients on both inbound and outbound international tax matters and represents clients in IRS examinations, appeals, trial and appellate court litigation, and competent authority proceedings. She regularly advises clients on special issues arising in international tax controversies and co-authors “International Tax Controversies: A Practical Guide.”