Allison Soares, Attorney at Law - Irvine, CA

Authoritative California Tax Law and IRS Dispute Resolution in Irvine

Receiving an unexpected audit notification or tax levy from government taxing agencies can threaten your business operations, personal assets, and peace of mind. Navigating complex state and federal tax codes demands sophisticated legal and financial counsel. Allison Soares, Attorney at Law, located in Irvine, California, provides strategic representation for individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities facing audits, appeals, and collection actions. Holding a Juris Doctor, a Master of Laws in Taxation, and a Master of Business Administration in accounting, attorney Allison Soares bridges the gap between intricate accounting data and decisive legal defense, ensuring clients achieve cost-effective resolutions against taxing authorities.

In-Depth Experience Across Federal and California Tax Agencies

California taxpayers face one of the most aggressive regulatory environments in the country, governed by three distinct state agencies alongside the Internal Revenue Service. Attorney Allison Soares has spent over 15 years representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and holding a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, she understands how agency auditors operate and where evidentiary challenges can defeat unfair assessments. As an adjunct professor of tax accounting at San Diego State University, she leverages advanced technical knowledge to deconstruct audits and protect taxpayer rights.

Core Tax and Business Practice Areas

Whether you need to retain a skilled tax attorney or consult on corporate entity governance, the firm provides focused counsel across key practice areas:

• IRS Dispute Lawyers: Defending federal income tax audits, filing administrative appeals, resolving tax liens and bank levies, and submitting offers in compromise or installment agreements.
• Tax Lawyers: Formulating proactive compliance and controversy strategies for individuals and businesses dealing with complex multi-year tax obligations.
• EDD Payroll Tax Audits: Representing employers in worker misclassification disputes under California Assembly Bill 5, defending against severe payroll tax penalties and personal assessments.
• FTB Income Tax Audits: Handling California residency audits, income allocation disputes, and state tax collection actions.
• CDTFA Sales and Use Tax Audits: Defending retail, restaurant, and e-commerce businesses undergoing sales tax audits, dual determinations, and exemption verifications.
• Business Formation Lawyers: Advising entrepreneurs on optimal entity selection, drafting corporate governance documents, and structuring LLCs, S-corporations, and non-profits.
• Contract Lawyers: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and transactions to protect business assets and minimize future liability.

Practical Solutions for High-Stress Tax Controversies

Tax problems rarely solve themselves and delaying action can result in frozen bank accounts, property liens, and compounding penalties. Allison Soares takes a direct, practical approach to every controversy, personally examining financial books and tax returns to pinpoint factual discrepancies before auditors do. By engaging with government agents directly, the firm protects business owners from providing unnecessary records while negotiating favorable settlements, penalty abatements, or collection holds.

Schedule a Consultation with an Irvine Tax Lawyer

Facing the IRS or California taxing authorities alone can result in costly oversights and missed appeal deadlines. If you are confronting an audit, assessment, or business tax dispute, contact Allison Soares, Attorney at Law in Irvine today to schedule a confidential consultation and take control of your tax situation.