Leon Nazarian, CPA, JD - Santa Monica, CA

Comprehensive Federal and California Tax Dispute Representation

Receiving an audit inquiry or collection notice from the Internal Revenue Service or the California Franchise Tax Board can generate intense financial anxiety. For individuals, self-employed professionals, and business owners throughout Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, tax controversies require sophisticated legal analysis alongside meticulous numerical auditing. As a dually licensed attorney at law and certified public accountant, Leon Nazarian delivers unified representation from his Santa Monica office at 730 Arizona Ave. Whether you are confronting an unmanageable tax assessment or need a lawyer for tax court litigation, having one trusted professional handle both your legal defense and tax accounting ensures consistency and strategic focus.

Proactive IRS Audit Defense and Tax Controversy Resolution

An administrative examination by federal or state tax agents can quickly expand beyond its original scope if not handled with care. Without experienced representation, taxpayers often disclose unrequested documents or mischaracterize complex deductions, inadvertently increasing their financial exposure. When you hire a tax attorney with deep accounting expertise, you protect your legal rights through attorney-client privilege while presenting an organized, defensible accounting record. Leon Nazarian guides clients through every phase of tax controversy:

• Correspondence, office, and field audit defense before the Internal Revenue Service and California Franchise Tax Board.
• Appealing unjust audit findings before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
• Filing petitions and litigating unresolved tax disputes before the United States Tax Court.
• Challenging improper payroll tax assessments and independent contractor reclassifications.
• Disputing complex deductions, depreciation schedules, and multi-tier business tax filings.

Practical Tax Debt Relief and Collection Defense Solutions

Persistent tax debts can trigger aggressive collection mechanisms, including bank levies, federal tax liens, and paycheck garnishments that jeopardize your livelihood. If you need to find a tax relief lawyer in Santa Monica to stop enforcement actions, attorney Leon Nazarian formulates lawful solutions tailored to your financial circumstances:

• Negotiating offers in compromise to settle delinquent tax liabilities for less than the total assessed balance.
• Structuring viable installment agreements and partial payment plans aligned with household cash flow.
• Securing currently not collectible status for financially distressed individuals to halt immediate collection efforts.
• Requesting penalty abatement based on reasonable cause to eliminate excessive penalties and interest charges.
• Preparing and submitting overdue delinquent tax returns to bring taxpayers back into full compliance.

Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing and Direct Attorney Advocacy

Unlike massive nationwide tax relief firms that route client matters through sales agents and call centers, Leon Nazarian works directly with every client from initial consultation to final resolution. Clients benefit from predictable flat-fee pricing options, clear communication, and personalized tax guidance. If you urgently need legal counsel for back taxes, audit notices, or tax planning, contact the Santa Monica office today to schedule a consultation with an experienced tax attorney and CPA.