Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert W. Wood (born July 5, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a San Francisco tax attorney. He is notable as the published author of many books and articles related to tax law. He practices tax law at Wood & Porter. Wood is often rated as one of the nation's premier experts in tax law, especially as it pertains to the taxation of damage awards. He was called "the preeminent authority for tax practitioners" by Tax Notes and a "nationally renowned expert on the taxation of legal awards" by the United States Tax Court.