Law Office of Linda Sung - Anaheim, CA

Insider IRS Knowledge and Comprehensive Tax Defense

Facing an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service or aggressive collection letters from California state tax agencies can be an intimidating ordeal. Founded by attorney Linda T. Sung, the Law Office of Linda Sung provides sophisticated, results-oriented tax defense for individuals, entrepreneurs, and multinational corporations throughout Anaheim and Southern California. What sets attorney Sung apart from ordinary tax litigators is her rare combination of legal, accounting, and government enforcement experience. With eleven years of distinguished service as an IRS Senior Auditor, over two decades as a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and active tenure as a professor of accounting and tax at Santa Ana College, attorney Sung understands precisely how tax authorities evaluate returns, calculate penalties, and assess liabilities. When taxpayers need to hire a lawyer who knows the inner workings of the IRS from the inside out, this Anaheim practice levels the playing field.

Formidable Tax Lawyers and IRS Dispute Lawyers

Navigating federal tax examinations requires prompt, strategic intervention. Operating as experienced tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, attorney Sung manages contentious audit proceedings, administrative appeals, and tax litigation. Practice focuses include:

• Representation during individual, small business, and corporate IRS audit examinations
• Defending sales and use tax audits before the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
• Challenging state income tax assessments and residency audits before the California Franchise Tax Board
• Defending payroll and worker misclassification audits before the Employment Development Department
• Navigating Voluntary Classification Settlement Program opportunities to reclassify workforce members
• Prosecuting civil tax penalty abatements and petitioning the United States Tax Court

Drawing on her insider auditing background, attorney Sung anticipates revenue agents strategies, effectively limiting audit scope and preventing unwarranted adjustments or referrals for criminal tax investigation.

Strategic Tax Relief and Collection Defense Solutions

When tax liabilities become unmanageable, the firm delivers aggressive defense against IRS wage garnishments, bank levies, and federal tax liens. Attorney Sung negotiates viable tax resolution options under the IRS Fresh Start program, including Offers in Compromise to settle substantial tax debts for a fraction of the original amount. For taxpayers unable to pay immediately, she structures Streamlined Installment Agreements and Partial Payment Installment Agreements based on realistic household budgets. Furthermore, the office provides compassionate representation for innocent spouse relief, liberating individuals from tax debts caused solely by their current or former spouse fraudulent reporting.

International Tax Compliance, FBAR, and FATCA Defense

In an interconnected global economy, United States citizens, green card holders, and domestic business entities holding offshore assets face rigorous federal disclosure mandates. The firm provides specialized guidance on Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) reporting on FinCEN Form 114 and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) filings on Form 8938. Attorney Sung helps taxpayers with undisclosed foreign accounts utilize IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, substantially reducing or completely eliminating severe willful and non-willful foreign asset penalties.

Business Formation and Corporate Tax Advisory

Serving as knowledgeable business formation lawyers, the practice advises startups, family enterprises, and foreign entities expanding into the United States. Attorney Sung guides founders through optimal business structure selection, drafting organizational agreements, and implementing tax-advantaged operational models. Her combined knowledge as an attorney, CFO, and CPA ensures businesses maintain strict regulatory compliance while minimizing overall tax liabilities.

Proven Credentials and Complimentary Case Consultations

Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2013 and backed by decades of CPA and IRS experience, Linda Sung delivers exceptional representation. If you need an attorney urgently after receiving an audit notice or tax levy, the firm offers a free initial consultation. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, the office provides evening and weekend consultations upon request at 300 South Harbor Boulevard, Suite 808, in Anaheim, California.