Master State Tax Audits and Disputes with Expert Guidance

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Our team has extensive experience dealing with California state tax authorities and other state-level 
tax disputes. Learn how we can help you navigate state-specific tax issues.

Tailored Strategies for State Tax Issues

We provide customized strategies to address state tax audits, appeals, and litigation, ensuring compliance and favorable outcomes

Why Choose Sideman & Bancroft?

With years of experience in complex tax disputes, Sideman & Bancroft offers unparalleled expertise and strategic solutions tailored to your needs.

Tax audits and disputes can be daunting. Our expert guide provides insights on the importance of professional representation to ensure your interests are protected.

Why Professional Representation Matters

Expert knowledge in 
tax law and procedures

Strategic planning to minimize liabilities

Representation in negotiations and legal proceedings

Protection of your rights and interests

Areas of Concentration

Federal Civil Tax Controversies

Our tax attorneys represent clients in all phases of federal civil tax controversies, including IRS audits, administrative appeals, and litigation in various courts. We handle collection disputes, negotiate settlements, and address liens, levies, and jeopardy assessments. We also manage income, employment, estate, and gift tax disputes, tax shelter cases, preparer penalties, and interest suspension issues. Our experience includes appeals to higher courts and resolving foreign bank account reporting issues.

California and Other State Tax Disputes

Our Tax group specializes in state tax controversies, including income, employment, sales and use, property, and local taxes. We guide clients through audits, appeals, litigation, and collections with agencies such as the Franchise Tax Board and State Board of Equalization. Our expertise also covers tax shelter cases, amnesty matters, and residency disputes for individuals and trusts.

Criminal Tax Matters

Sideman’s tax attorneys defend clients against serious federal and state criminal tax charges, including investigations, trials, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals. We also represent witnesses in criminal tax matters. Our extensive experience, including work as federal prosecutors, uniquely qualifies us to handle these cases.

Tax Planning

Sideman & Bancroft’s tax attorneys excel in federal and state tax planning for individuals, families, businesses, and trusts. We address tax issues and related business concerns, providing counsel for corporate restructuring, reorganizations, real estate transactions, business acquisitions, and tax-deferred exchanges. Our expertise includes minimizing U.S. tax costs for clients abroad.

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Industry Recognition

“Uniting a commitment to the highest quality representation with a dedication to personal attention (…) has earned respect from opposing counsel, the judiciary, government officials and others involved in the legal process.”

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Common Questions Answered

California and Other State Tax Disputes

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