Los Angeles Tax Resolution Services
Trusted IRS and FTB Tax Attorneys Protecting California Taxpayers
If you owe back taxes to the IRS, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), the Employment Development Department (EDD) and other state and local tax authorities, your finances and assets could be at immediate risk. The Los Angeles tax attorneys at Moskowitz LLP provide experienced representation for individuals and businesses facing serious tax problems. Our team helps clients stop aggressive collection actions, resolve back tax debt, and regain compliance—often reducing and sometimes even eliminating the amounts owed.
With over 30 years of experience, Steve Moskowitz and his team of attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents have successfully represented taxpayers throughout California and across the United States. Whether your issue involves an IRS wage garnishment or bank levy, unpaid payroll taxes, or accumulated years of interest and penalties, we can help you navigate the system and pursue meaningful resolution including the possibility of reversing the tax debt.
Our Los Angeles office is located at 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024, just off the I-405 Freeway. To speak directly with a Los Angeles IRS tax lawyer, call (213) 320-1880 today.
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Common Tax Problems We Resolve
When you owe taxes, both the IRS and FTB have extensive powers to collect what they claim you owe. They can:
- Garnish wages
- Levy or freeze your bank accounts
- File tax liens against your home or business
- Seize assets to satisfy unpaid balances
- Redirect rent payments from tenants who owe you to the tax authorities
- Compel your business clients to pay tax agency directly instead of you
These actions can devastate your finances, credit, and business operations. Before matters escalate, it’s vital to take action. A Los Angeles tax resolution attorney can evaluate your situation, identify available relief programs, and negotiate directly with the IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD to stop enforcement and find a manageable solution.
Federal and California Tax Relief Options
Although the IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD are aggressive in collecting taxes, those agencies offer programs designed to help taxpayers get back on track. Depending on your financial condition and filing status, you may qualify for one or more of the following:
Offer in Compromise (OIC)
An Offer in Compromise allows taxpayers to settle their debt for less than the total amount owed. This option is ideal for those who cannot pay in full or where there is legitimate doubt about the tax liability. Our attorneys prepare your financial disclosures, handle all correspondence, advocate for you, and negotiate directly with the IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD to pursue the most favorable outcome.
Installment Agreements
For taxpayers with outstanding liabilities, the taxing authorities may approve a structured payment plan. This can stop enforced collection activity and provide financial breathing room. Our tax lawyers can help with advocating and negotiating payment terms that align with your budget and protect your assets.
Penalty Abatement
The IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD may grant penalty abatements for reasonable cause. Our team has extensive experience dealing with both the IRS and FTB to secure penalty relief and bring clients back into compliance.
Before relief options can be pursued, all required tax returns must be properly filed. Achieving compliance is the first step toward a lasting resolution. Our attorneys and CPAs can help you file delinquent returns, correct prior filings, and establish a clear path forward.
Why You Need a Los Angeles Tax Attorney
Many taxpayers fall victim to national “tax relief” companies that make unrealistic promises, charge excessive fees, assign your case to non-attorneys, and provide insufficient representation. At Moskowitz LLP, you receive direct representation from experienced tax attorneys who handle these matters every day.
Our lawyers combine tax law expertise with decades of experience negotiating with IRS and FTB agents. We represent clients in every phase of the process—administrative hearings, negotiations, appeals, and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court or California Office of Tax Appeals.
Having a qualified Los Angeles IRS tax attorney on your side means having someone who understands both the law and the tactics used by taxing authorities. We work to stop collections, reduce liabilities, and protect your rights at every stage.
Why Work with a Collaborative Legal–Accounting Team
When attorneys and CPAs collaborate, you receive the benefit of both perspectives:
- CPAs handle the detailed financial analysis, reporting, and documentation necessary to file accurate returns.
- Tax attorneys review legal exposure, interpret IRS, FTB, CDTFA and EDD guidance, and identify risks or opportunities that affect your filing strategy.
This combined approach helps you:
- Avoid common filing mistakes and potential audit triggers
- Identify deductions and credits supported by law
- Address prior-year compliance issues or potential tax controversies
- Plan proactively for upcoming tax years
Our integrated team approach gives clients peace of mind that every filing is both financially accurate and legally defensible.
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Work With a Los Angeles Tax Resolution Law Firm That Gets Results
At Moskowitz LLP, we know what’s at stake. Our tax lawyers, CPAs, and enrolled agents work together to provide comprehensive tax representation—from compliance and audits to full-scale tax defense. We help individuals and businesses in Los Angeles and throughout California find real solutions to complex tax problems.
Common matters we handle include:
- IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and EDD back tax resolution
- Comprehensive case review to understand if the tax liability is reversible
- Wage garnishment and bank levy release
- Tax lien removal
- Payroll tax disputes
- Audit defense and appeals
- Innocent spouse relief
- Penalty abatement
- Offer in Compromise and installment agreements
Contact a Los Angeles Tax Resolution Attorney Today
If you owe money to the IRS, FTB, CDTFA or EDD, do not wait until collection actions escalate. Speak with the Los Angeles tax resolution lawyers at Moskowitz LLP to understand your rights and options.
Call (213) 320-1880 or visit moskowitzllp.com to schedule a confidential consultation today. We will review your situation, identify available relief programs, and begin working toward a resolution that protects your finances and your future.
Why Moskowitz LLP?
Experience.
Our tax attorneys possess deep knowledge of tax law and have years of experience working in the tax system. This collaboration provides us with unique insights into the intricacies of tax court procedures, allowing us to craft strategies that are both technically sound and aggressively defensive.
Steadfast Advocacy.
In the face of formidable opposition, we stand firm. Our representation is unwavering, designed to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome within the bounds of the law, no matter how complex or daunting the case.
Tailored Defense.
Every case is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor our presentation strategy to the specific circumstances of your case, addressing that every potential threat is considered and countered effectively including that we anticipate challenges and respond with alternatives.
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