Successfully resolving tax disputes with California tax agencies like the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the California State Board of Equalization (SBE) or the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) requires an attorney experienced in the specialized and complex administrative state tax law process.
From our Beverly Hills office, our tax litigation and controversy lawyer, Patrick E. McGinnis, has more than three decades of experience handling state tax matters involving audits, claims of significant unreported income, potentially disallowed deductions or challenges to your tax returns.
Tax Disputes With State Agencies
If a state agency like the California Employment Development Department, the California State Board of Equalization or the California Franchise Tax Board finds a deficiency in your or your business' tax returns, they will estimate what they think you owe. These estimates are usually wildly exaggerated and are nowhere near your actual tax liability. The burden to show that the state is wrong, however, is on you. To do this, it is extremely important to have the financial documentation to support your business.
Patrick McGinnis will help you organize your records, present them to the state agency and show that the government's audit determination is wrong. He will also advise you on ways to limit your exposure to tax liability in the future through comprehensive tax planning and sound business planning.
Responsible Officer Litigation
You cannot always escape tax liability by incorporating your business. Corporate officers can be assessed personal liability for unpaid payroll taxes (Section 1735 of the Unemployment Insurance Code) and sales taxes (6829 Revenue of Taxation Code). Patrick McGinnis has experience with these matters and can help minimize your liability.
Contact Our Beverly Hills Tax Controversy Attorney
Patrick E. McGinnis provides complete and personal service. It is our goal to help you. Contact us at 310-277-4285 to schedule a consultation with our Beverly Hills tax law attorney. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start working on your behalf.
