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Jarter Gao
Jarter Gao is an attorney with the Georgia Department of Revenue, where he applies his legal and tax expertise to help individuals and businesses navigate complex tax obligations. He brings a unique blend of academic excellence and practical experience, shaped by his journey through law, entrepreneurship, and advanced tax education. While earning his JD from Georgia State University College of Law, Gao worked with the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, representing clients in federal income and employment tax disputes with the IRS. This formative experience inspired him to pursue a career in tax law, recognizing the real-world impact legal advocacy can have on people’s lives. After law school, Gao joined a boutique tax firm as an associate attorney. Seeking deeper technical knowledge, he later enrolled in the Master of Taxation (MTX) program at Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business. There, he broadened his expertise beyond individual income tax to include corporate, sales, and state and local taxation. Courses like State and Local Taxation with Grant Thornton partner Veronica Caputo and Tax Research with practicing attorney Lucia Smeal proved instrumental in sharpening his analytical and research skills. Through hands-on assignments using RIA Checkpoint and other tools, Gao learned how to interpret legislation and effectively communicate tax implications—skills he uses daily in his current role. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his work at the boutique firm, Gao started his own practice, which ultimately closed within a year. He considers the experience invaluable. “Dealing with all the stages of my own business, including its failure, was very helpful,” he says. “I understand where taxpayers are coming from and how I can help them follow through with their tax obligations.” Gao credits his MTX degree as a key differentiator in his professional journey. “The hiring team at the Department of Revenue told me more than once that I was selected because of the MTX,” he notes. “My legal training helps me analyze new tax legislation, while my MTX education enables me to recognize and clearly explain the technical implications.”
