Abajian Law - Irvine, CA

Former IRS Trial Attorney Providing Elite Tax Controversy Defense in Irvine

Confronting an aggressive tax audit, criminal tax investigation, or overwhelming tax assessment from the Internal Revenue Service or California taxing authorities can threaten your business assets and personal freedom. Navigating federal and state tax codes demands an advocate who possesses insider knowledge of how revenue officers and government trial lawyers evaluate cases. If you need an attorney urgently to halt bank levies, dispute unagreed audit adjustments, or resolve offshore reporting penalties, Abajian Law delivers elite legal representation. Serving clients throughout Irvine, Orange County, and Southern California, firm founder Vic Abajian draws on his background as a former Senior Trial Attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel to deliver decisive results.

Comprehensive IRS Audit Defense and Tax Court Litigation

Tax controversy cases require immediate strategic intervention before minor errors escalate into criminal referrals or devastating financial liabilities. Having represented the government in high-stakes Tax Court proceedings and advised IRS revenue agents during complex examinations, Vic Abajian understands government tactics from the inside out. Taxpayers looking to hire an attorney with verified trial credentials benefit from sophisticated defense strategies across critical tax areas:

• IRS Audits and Administrative Appeals: Managing civil examinations for high-net-worth individuals, medical practitioners, and corporations, challenging proposed tax deficiencies at the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
• United States Tax Court Litigation: Filing timely petitions to dispute statutory notices of deficiency, preserving client rights, and litigating complex tax disputes in federal court.
• Criminal Tax Defense: Defending individuals and corporate officers targeted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) for alleged tax evasion, failure to file, and false tax returns.
• Offshore Accounts and FBAR Compliance: Resolving undisclosed foreign financial assets, defending against catastrophic Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) penalties, and navigating IRS voluntary disclosure programs.
• Collection Defense and Debt Relief: Negotiating offers in compromise based on doubt as to collectibility, setting up partial payment installment agreements, and securing lien and levy releases.

Aggressive California State Tax Controversy Advocacy

In addition to federal tax enforcement, California maintains some of the nation most aggressive state taxing agencies. When state regulators target business operations or personal income, finding a lawyer who knows state procedural law is vital. Abajian Law provides robust advocacy before all California tax agencies:

• California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA): Defending retailers and commercial enterprises against sales and use tax audits, mark-up ratio assessments, and corporate officer liability.
• Employment Development Department (EDD): Representing employers in worker classification audits, defending against independent contractor reclassifications and payroll tax assessments.
• Franchise Tax Board (FTB): Resolving state personal income tax audits, residency audits, and corporate franchise tax disputes.

Recognized Legal Excellence and Dedicated Client Protection

Armed with a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center and recognized by the Department of the Treasury for exemplary service, attorney Vic Abajian provides unmatched insight for taxpayers in jeopardy. Whether you require discreet guidance on offshore assets or determined defense against federal prosecution, Abajian Law protects your financial security. Prospective clients can consult an attorney at the firm to review their tax matters and formulate an effective defense strategy.