Lou Leslie serves as the Technical Advisor to the Director, Employee Plans. He provides advice in all matters relating to the IRS Employee Plans function within the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. Lou assists with oversight of the IRS comprehensive tax administration program for over one million retirement plans to ensure compliance with a broad range of complex tax laws and fairness in enforcement activities.
Lou previously served in a similar position for the Director, Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements. Lou’s held a variety of positions in his 25+ years at the IRS. He began his career as an EP Tax Law Specialist and gained experience in Determinations, Voluntary Compliance, and Examinations. Lou also spent seven years in private practice at national law firms and accounting firms.
Lou received his JD from Temple University.