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Lea D. Uradu, JD

Lea Uradu, JD is a Maryland-based tax law professional and legal consultant. She earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and undergraduate degrees from Morgan State University, summa cum laude. Lea founded L.A.W. Tax Resolution Services, LLC in Baltimore and has served as a tax law researcher, tax change analyst, and expatriate tax advisor. In 2020, she was recognized as both a Face of Baltimore and a World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) Fellow.

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Credentials & Expertise

Credentials

Juris Doctor (JD)

Review Authority

Lea reviews FileTax.com content for tax law accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Articles reviewed by Lea include her name and review date. Lea is a member of Investopedia’s Financial Review Board and Anti-Bias Review Board.

Expert Editorial Profiles

Investopedia - Investopedia Review Board Member
Givers - Tax Law Professional
Motley Fool - Tax Law Researcher
Fit Small Business - Tax Writer

Editorial Contributions

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FitSmallBusiness
7 Small Business Tax Credits That Your Company May Qualify For 18 Tax Write-offs for Self-employed Taxpayers
Publication
Motley Fool
Has Your Home Gone Through Foreclosure? Get It Right With the IRS Before Tax Season Ends
Publication
Givers
Is Assisted Living Tax Deductible?

Latest Reviewed Blog Posts

Taxpayer viewing IRS Online Account records and refund information.

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD 2026 IRS Filing Season Report: What Taxpayers Should Know

The Internal Revenue Service processed most 2026 tax returns and issued most refunds without significant delays. But the experience was...

Taxpayer reviewing an IRS penalty relief notice illustrating the Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program, phased in for eligible 2025 tax returns starting July 2026.

Tax Preparation

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD IRS Automatic Penalty Relief: What Taxpayers Should Know for 2025 and 2026 Returns

Quick answer: Starting with the IRS's July 8, 2026 announcement, eligible taxpayers no longer have to request First Time Abate...

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Received an IRS CP53E Notice? Here’s What It Actually Means

Got an IRS CP53E notice and wondering why your refund has not arrived? Take a breath. CP53E notice is usually...

Latest Reviewed Pages

Map of U.S. states color-coded by how many months of childcare costs child tax credits offset

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD The Childcare Runway: How Far Do State Tax Credits Go?

See how much of your childcare costs available tax credits actually cover, state by state.

Investor reviewing zero crypto balance on laptop with tax documents on desk after exchange loss

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Lost, Stolen, or Worthless Crypto: Can You Claim a Tax Loss?Read More

IRS Form 8949

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Form 8949 & Schedule D: Reporting Crypto Sales and Trades Read More