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About Us

If you’re looking for Help From a Tax Lawyer, consider this, we have over 35 years of experience in solving tax problems both domestically and internationally…

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INTERNATIONAL TAX – INTERNET BUSINESS – IRS DISPUTES – AUDIT DEFENSE – TAX PLANNING-NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

We represent businesses and individuals in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, the FTB, the SBE and other taxing agencies. We handle domestic and international matters, which include advising Non-Governmental Organizations and for profit businesses, including Internet based enterprises. Our 35 years of experience in international and domestic transactional and controversy cases give you an advantage in planning transactions. We also provide advice in defense of tax audits, tax collection matters and bankruptcy tax planning. We know the offshore asset disclosure rules and can help you properly comply.

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OUR CLIENTS

Our client base is entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals and non-governmental organizations. We help to build business and preserve assets through careful planning and through aggressive dispute representation. We help NGO’s plan for international operations

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EXPERIENCE COUNTS

We are all about helping our clients, and service comes first. Experience counts! We serve as expert witnesses for other law firms in business disputes because of our reputation. We teach taxation to graduate students at leading universities and in continuing education programs. We have even testified in legislative hearings in the California State Senate. If you have a tax problem let us help you find the right solution.

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DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL NEEDS

We recognize that many of our clients have business interests offshore or do business internationally. We have helped eCommerce companies, including Internet gaming companies establish and maintain tax efficient business operations.

If you are a dual national we can help you with inbound and outbound investments and to do the proper reporting to avoid penalties.

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INTERNET BUSINESSES

We know and understand Internet business and how to navigate multi-national tax rules and business practices.We have represented clients in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

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TAX DISPUTES & TAX PLANNING

Tax disputes, including California and federal tax audits including income tax, payroll, and sales and use tax; tax appeals and collections. Cancellation of debt including short sales and forecloures; FBAR penalties; leins and levys; bankruptcy tax planning; offers in compromise. Tax planning for business and individuals, including business structure, operation and succession planning; buy-sell planning; mergers and acquisitions. Limited liability companies; partnerships and closely held business.

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  • Foreign Banks Subject to U.S. Law

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made it clear that it will continue an aggressive practice of prosecuting foreign banks and bank personnel that have materially aided U.S. taxpayers in hiding money offshore. The most current examples are the Swiss banks Weglin & Co and Julius Baer. The DOJ is undeterred in its prosecutions [...]

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  • Domestic Voluntary Disclosures, Why?

    Since 2009 there have been three offshore voluntary disclosure programs offered by the IRS. The major difference among the three programs is the FBAR penalty, known as the civil miscellaneous penalty. The penalty has graduated between the three programs 2009, 2011 and 2012 from 20% to 27.5% of the highest single year financial account balnace [...]

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  • Voluntary Disclosure versu Prosecution

    For taxpayer’s who had direct or indirect control over offshore financial accounts which aggregated $10,000 or more in calendar year 2012 a Report of Foreign Bank or Financial Account, known as an FBAR (Form TD 90-F. 22.1) is due and must be received by the IRS at the Detroit Center by June 30, 2013. Since [...]

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  • International Tax Planning for Businesses is Art and Politics

    The recent Congressional hearings on taxation of multinational corporations drew a lot of focus on the low tax rates and low taxes paid (relative to revenue). Congress expressed outrage that the largest companies in the world pay modest rates of tax. The outrage is quizical. The Congress has the power to change the rules if [...]

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