Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - Irvine, CA

Dual-Licensed Tax Attorney and CPA Advocacy in Irvine, California

Facing a civil tax audit, a California state tax investigation, or a high-stakes federal criminal tax indictment can threaten your financial solvency, personal reputation, and personal freedom. Headquartered on Main Street in Irvine, the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing provides sophisticated tax controversy representation and strategic tax planning across California and nationwide. Founded in 2009 by David W. Klasing, a dually licensed Tax Attorney and Certified Public Accountant holding a Master of Science in Taxation, the boutique practice brings over seventy-five years of collective tax and accounting acumen. Because the firm combines attorney-client privilege with deep forensic accounting mastery, taxpayers and business executives who need to hire an attorney to resolve complex disputes with the Internal Revenue Service or California taxing authorities turn to David W. Klasing for powerful and discreet advocacy.

Comprehensive Counsel Across Core Tax and Financial Areas

The firm concentrates exclusively on federal, state, and international tax controversy, tax litigation, and wealth protection. Individuals and commercial entities looking to find a lawyer who communicates fluently in legal argument and ledger-level accounting rely on the practice across core disciplines:

• IRS Audits and Appeals: Operating as premier IRS dispute lawyers and tax lawyers, the firm defends high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and partnerships in eggshell audits, reverse eggshell audits, correspondence examinations, and administrative protests before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
• Criminal Tax Defense: The firm defends clients facing IRS Criminal Investigation division inquiries, tax fraud allegations, willful failure to file, false returns, and tax evasion charges, shielding taxpayers from criminal indictment and prosecution.
• International Tax and Offshore Voluntary Disclosure: The legal team assists expatriates and foreign investors with foreign bank account reporting, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act audits, streamline filing procedures, and offshore voluntary disclosure submissions to avoid catastrophic penalties.
• California State Tax Controversy: The attorneys represent businesses and residents in audits and collection actions before the California Franchise Tax Board, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and the Employment Development Department.
• Tax Debt Relief and Collections: Functioning as dedicated debt relief lawyers and bankruptcy lawyers, the team resolves burdensome tax liabilities through Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatements, bank levy releases, and tax-motivated bankruptcy discharges.
• Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation: Working as diligent estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm designs tax-advantaged revocable living trusts, irrevocable dynasty trusts, and comprehensive succession plans.

The Attorney-CPA Advantage: Unmatched Trial Readiness and Privilege

What makes the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing unique is the rare synergy of legal trial advocacy and CPA financial expertise under one roof. Managing partner David W. Klasing has been honored as a Diplomate of the American College of Attorney-CPAs, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and maintains a perfect ten point zero rating on Avvo. Unlike non-attorney CPAs who can be compelled to testify against clients under federal court subpoenas, this firm provides absolute attorney-client privilege and work-product protection. From their expansive nineteen-thousand-square-foot Irvine headquarters, the legal team delivers aggressive, proactive defense to resolve tax controversies effectively.

Contact the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing Today

Unresolved tax liabilities and unfiled returns can quickly escalate into devastating tax liens, wage garnishments, or criminal investigations. If you received an examination letter from the IRS or California tax authorities and need a lawyer immediately, proactive representation is essential to protect your assets and liberty. The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing offers confidential, reduced-rate initial consultations in Irvine, across satellite offices, or virtually. Contact the Irvine headquarters today to schedule your consultation with an experienced tax attorney and CPA.