ENGAGE FROM
A POSITION
OF STRENGTH
California Tax Attorneys
Successfully resolving tax disputes
for California taxpayers
California’s tax agencies are powerful, aggressive, and intractable. They hold all the cards and have many weapons at their disposal. So unless you know exactly what you are doing, disputing an assessment can be a costly and fruitless endeavor. But with us on your side, you have the advantage. You have the advantage of a firm that focuses on one practice area-California tax disputes. You have the advantage of a team with several decades of experience in California tax matters.
You have the advantage of a team with a stellar track record at the administrative level. You have the advantage of a team that has achieved ground-breaking wins in court. You have the advantage of lawyers who have held the taxing agencies accountable with attorney fee awards into the millions of dollars. You have the advantage of a firm that commands the respect of the taxing authorities at all levels. You have the advantage of a firm with strong professional relationships with key agency decision-makers. A firm that knows how to expertly navigate California’s unique and complex tax system with grit and determination.
All of this translates into putting our clients in the best possible position to succeed-whether they want to negotiate a settlement, resolve a matter early, or go to the mat.
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Our Results
VIEW ALLRialto Business License Tax Litigation
Privately-Held Apparel Company – Sales Tax Reduction
[Redacted] Energy Sector Client
World Wide Produce – Attorney Fee Award
[Redacted] Privately Held Real Estate Firm
NFL Athlete – Residency Dispute
[Redacted] Charitable Remainder Trust
[Redacted] Charitable Trust
[Redacted] Fortune 500 Food Company
[Redacted] Angel Investor
American Century Investments
Mannco
[Redacted] Payroll Tax win before ALJ for Major Apparel Co.
[Redacted] California/Nevada Residency Dispute
Liberty Utilities
[Redacted] Income Tax win for Trading Co.
[Redacted] Major California Glazing Contractor
G&C Equipment Corporation (G&C II)
Minimed Infusion
Mantels & More
G&C Equipment Corporation (G&C I)
Tax Analysts v. Franchise Tax Board
SpaceX
Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board (Cutler II)
Daniel V, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Parmar v. State Board of Equalization
Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board (Cutler I)
Santander Auto Finance
M/Y Bellissima
1033 Tax Deferred Exchange
Mica Industries, Inc.
Alan Berman Trucking, Inc.
[Redacted] Franchise Tax Board
Communities to Save Enterprise Zones
Cyntron v. Housing and Community Development
B&R Industries
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Argonaut Group, Inc.
DeVry, Inc.
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Jessica McClintock, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Granite Construction, Inc.
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Ventura County Assessor’s Office
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Trend Offset Printing
Kia Motors
