Fred T. Goldberg, Jr.

Fred T. Goldberg, Jr. (born October 15, 1947) is an American tax lawyer who has served in high ranking positions in the United States Government, including holding the position of Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Education

Goldberg graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in 1969. After obtaining his B.A., he was a special assistant at the Office of Economic Opportunity. In 1971, he accepted a position as an Assistant Dean for Yale's Calhoun College and served as an instructor in political science and economics at Yale. He held these positions until 1973, when he completed his Juris Doctor degree at Yale Law School.

Work history

After completing his J.D., was hired as an associate with the firm Latham, Watkins, and Hills. He was named as a partner in the firm in 1981. He served with the firm until 1984.

From 1982 to 1986, Goldberg served at the Internal Revenue Service:

• Assistant to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (1981–1982)
• Acting Director of the Legislation and Regulations Division, Office of the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service (1982)
• Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service (1984–1986)

In 1989, Goldberg was selected to be the Commissioner of the IRS. He held that position until 1992, when he was chosen as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy in the United States Department of the Treasury. He currently resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his family and is a partner in the office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

External links

• Biography on Skadden, Arps web site
• Ortega, Tony (2008-06-30). "Scientology's Crushing Defeat". Village Voice. http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-06-24/news/Scientologys-Crushing-Defeat/full. Retrieved 2008-08-24.