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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

a person doing their taxes and reading IRS notices

Lauren Twitchell

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD What Happens If You Ignore IRS Notices? A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Instant Answer Ignoring IRS notices may lead to growing penalties, interest charges, and escalating collection actions over time. The IRS...

a woman sitting at a desk to illustrate IRS tax timelines

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD How Long Before the IRS Takes Action? Key Timelines Explained

Instant Answer The IRS may begin taking action on unpaid taxes within weeks after a missed payment or filing deadline,...

a person using a calculator and the IRS Tax Debt Help tool for guidance on their taxes

Tax Preparation

Lauren Twitchell

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD IRS Tax Debt Help Tool Explained: How It Works in 2026

Instant Answer: The IRS Tax Debt Help tool is a free online resource that helps individuals and businesses explore possible...

Latest Reviewed Pages

Simplify taxes after the death of a loved one

Scott Westerlund

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Simplify Taxes After the Loss of a Loved One Read More

Elderly widow sitting alone, symbolizing the widow tax trap and emotional impact behind taxes after death statistics.

Scott Westerlund

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Taxes After Death: Key Statistics and Insights Read More

IRS Form 1041 trust return used to report trust taxes after death and income distributions to beneficiaries.

Scott Westerlund

Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD Does a Revocable Trust File a Tax Return After Death?Read More