Tax Law Attorney in Orange County, California
Over 30 Years of Experience
At the office of Arnie Blakely, Attorney at Law, in Costa Mesa, we have represented individuals and businesses in a wide range of tax matters for over three decades. A former judge pro tem, attorney Blakely understands how courts decide the issues before them and is familiar with the different ways that tax disputes can be resolved. We will listen carefully to your concerns and help you identify solutions that are tailored to your individualized needs. Contact our office or call us at 714-881-2579 x2122 for an appointment.
Our General Tax Law Practice
We provide tax advice to individuals and businesses, including partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and tax-exempt organizations. We handle a broad range of tax matters, including:
- federal and state tax compliance
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) audits
- penalty and interest disputes with state or federal tax authorities
- guidance regarding tax-deferred contributions, tax-deferred exchanges or tax-deferred earnings
- assistance with welfare benefit plans, including VEBAs (Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Associations)
- representation in interactions with the IRS or other tax authorities, including negotiations and offers in compromise
Tax Litigation and Appeals
We handle litigation and appeals involving disputes over a wide range of tax obligations, including income tax, payroll tax, or estate tax. We have extensive experience litigating tax matters and obtaining favorable tax rulings, and have worked directly with IRS and state field agents and revenue enforcement officers to obtain positive results for our clients. Because of our experience, we can quickly recognize whether your interests will best be protected by making an offer to pay a portion of the tax debt or to fight the assessment of the tax penalty or interest.
We bring a strong background and understanding of accounting principles to our tax clients and have successfully handled trials and appeals on IRS summons, income tax and expense deductions, sales tax disputes and property tax controversies.
To schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced lawyer, contact us or call us at 714-881-2579 x2122. We have a voice mail service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our office is located just off the Bristol exit on the 405 freeway, near the South Coast Plaza shopping center.