Jay Weill’s extensive background in tax law and white-collar defense, coupled with his years as Chief of the Tax Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco, makes him a highly regarded Bay Area criminal tax attorney. With a career spanning more than three decades in public service, including 25 years as Chief of the Tax Division, Mr. Weill has litigated and supervised a significant range of civil and criminal tax cases. His work includes defending clients in IRS criminal investigations, managing civil administrative proceedings, and representing them in high-stakes federal and state court matters.
Mr. Weill’s practice covers issues such as tax evasion, fraud, employment tax audits, offshore reporting compliance, and IRS whistleblower claims. His deep familiarity with the IRS, DOJ, and various tax enforcement agencies enables him to effectively guide clients through complex disputes, leveraging his unique insights into government prosecution processes.
With a profound legacy in tax litigation, Jay Weill’s extensive experience spans decades of high-stakes tax and white-collar cases, consistently achieving successful outcomes for clients. His expertise covers numerous areas such as IRS criminal investigations, IRS and FTB income tax audits, penalty determinations, employment tax audits, tax shelter disputes, compliance with offshore reporting, and defending against IRS fraud investigations. He has also been instrumental in navigating complex civil cases involving matters like IRS summonses, tax evasion, unreported income, and overstated deductions.
In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Weill has provided expert analysis in valuation and risk assessments, guiding clients through issues including the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, IRS whistleblower claims, lien subordinations, collection matters, and various IRS settlements, including Offers in Compromise and installment agreements. His decades of service in the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco have made him a leading figure in tax controversy law.
Some of the notable cases Mr. Weill has litigated or supervised include Schwab v. Commissioner (Ninth Circuit, 2013), U.S. v. Montgomery Global Advisors V (N.D. Cal. 2006), and Texaco, Inc. & Subsidiaries v. U.S. (N.D. Cal. 2005), among others. His body of work, including over 135 reported cases across federal and state courts, stands as a testament to his expertise and commitment to upholding tax law integrity. Mr. Weill’s depth of knowledge and respected government service make him an invaluable resource for clients facing the most complex tax disputes and enforcement actions.
If you are in need of a criminal tax attorney in the Bay Area, contact us at 415.392.1960 or email us at info@sideman.com
