Law Offices of David C. Dodge - Irvine, CA

Aggressive Tax Defense and Collection Resolution in Irvine

Federal and state tax disputes demand precise legal knowledge combined with rigorous financial accounting analysis. The Law Offices of David C. Dodge, Inc. provides high-caliber representation exclusively centered on federal and California tax controversies. Located at the Irvine Business Complex on Von Karman Avenue, the firm assists taxpayers facing audits, collections, and enforcement actions from the Internal Revenue Service and California state taxing agencies. Whether dealing with massive unpaid tax liabilities, disputed business expenses, or complex audit inquiries, having an attorney who is also a certified public accountant ensures both legal strategy and underlying financial figures are meticulously defended.

Targeted Tax Dispute and Resolution Capabilities

Unlike general practitioners, attorney David C. Dodge limits his legal services entirely to tax controversy and litigation matters. Utilizing advanced forensic accounting methodology, the firm uncovers crucial financial evidence to resolve disputes favorably. Key service offerings include:

• IRS and State Tax Audits: Guiding individual taxpayers and business entities through challenging audits, including complex real estate professional loss deduction examinations and business expense challenges.
• Offer in Compromise (OIC): Formulating and prosecuting comprehensive doubt-as-to-collectibility and doubt-as-to-liability settlement proposals to resolve substantial tax debts for pennies on the dollar.
• Tax Collection Defense and Levy Release: Halting enforced collection actions, releasing bank account levies, stopping wage garnishments, and contesting wrongful tax liens through Collection Due Process hearings.
• Installment Agreements: Structuring customized monthly installment agreements and partial-pay plans based on accurate allowable expense calculations.
• Innocent Spouse Relief: Defending spouses against joint tax liabilities, penalties, and enforcement actions attributable to the omitted or erroneous items of former partners.
• Tax Penalty Abatement: Challenging civil tax penalties and interest charges by establishing statutory reasonable cause under Treasury regulations.
• Tax Bankruptcy Analysis: Assessing the dischargeability of older income taxes under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy rules to eliminate eligible liabilities.

The Dual Attorney and CPA Advantage

Many tax disputes fail not because of flawed legal arguments, but because of poor accounting substantiation. With over three decades of professional experience as a certified public accountant, an MBA from USC, and twenty-eight years as a practicing tax litigation attorney, David Dodge provides a distinct competitive edge. His forensic accounting acumen allows him to reconstruct lost financial records, challenge IRS assessment formulas, and present bulletproof financial documentation that revenue agents and appeals officers respect.

Clients who need a lawyer urgently to intervene before bank accounts are levied find responsive, direct representation. When you hire an attorney from the practice, you receive personal counsel directly from Mr. Dodge rather than being passed off to case managers.

Request Your Free Initial Tax Consultation

When taxing authorities threaten enforcement, prompt legal intervention is critical to protecting your assets and financial independence. If you need to find a lawyer who can resolve your tax dilemma with seasoned authority, contact the Law Offices of David C. Dodge in Irvine today to schedule a free initial telephone consultation.