Tax-Optimized Bankruptcy Solutions

At The Tax Counsel™, our unique bankruptcy practice is intricately designed to navigate the complex interplay between bankruptcy law and tax controversy. Unlike many bankruptcy attorneys who may not engage with tax disputes, our firm is distinctively positioned to handle both. This dual expertise is essential as it allows for a holistic approach to financial recovery and tax resolution, ensuring our clients do not need to juggle multiple specialists during a financially stressful time.

Our practice is led by Marianne Dawson-Man, a seasoned attorney with profound expertise in tax litigation and tax dispute resolution. With her comprehensive background that includes an LL.M. in Tax Law and substantial experience in tax dispute resolution, Mrs. Dawson-Man understands the subtleties of how bankruptcy can serve as a strategic tool in managing and resolving IRS disputes and other tax-related issues.

We specialize in leveraging bankruptcy's unique mechanisms, such as the automatic stay to halt collection actions, and the potential discharge of certain tax liabilities, integrating these with our robust tax controversy strategies. This integrated approach not only streamlines the process but also enhances the opportunities for favorable outcomes, allowing our clients to emerge from bankruptcy with a clearer path to financial stability.

Whether addressing straightforward bankruptcy concerns or complex scenarios involving significant IRS debts and disputes, our clients benefit from Mrs. Dawson-Man's dual focus. This synergy allows The Tax Counsel™ to offer solutions that consider all angles of your financial picture, minimizing the need for multiple attorneys and simplifying the legal process.

At The Tax Counsel™, we are committed to providing our clients with comprehensive, informed, and compassionate legal services that address both their immediate financial challenges and their ongoing tax concerns.

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Why Do You Need a Tax Attorney and What Makes The Tax CounselTM Unique?

  • A tax attorney gives you the benefit of attorney-client privilege whereas an accountant can only offer attorney-client privilege if acting at the direction of a lawyer to give client information regarding the case.
  • A tax attorney specializes in resolving legal concerns regarding tax planning while a CPA or accountant may focus more on managing finances and filing tax returns.
  • A tax attorney is trained to defend you in legal actions if the IRS files a lawsuit against you, starts a tax fraud or criminal investigation against you, and can be your legal advocate if you want to file a lawsuit against the IRS.
  • At The Tax Counsel,TM we also help you to discover the tax implications of your choice of business entity and can help you review your contracts for legal as well as tax implications.
  • At The Tax Counsel,TM approximately 70 to 80% of our business comes from referrals from CPAs and other lawyers. We work hand-in-hand with accountants, CPAs, and other lawyers to serve the best interests of our clients.
  • Not every tax attorney specializes in defending clients against the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board. At The Tax Counsel,TM that's our focus.
  • Mrs. Dawson-Man is a tax lawyer with over 15 years of unique well-rounded legal experience. Please see more about her experience below and CLICK HERE to read the testimonials.
  • At The Tax Counsel,TM because we see the triggers that start IRS audits nearly every day, we are in a unique position to help you plan to avoid those triggers.
  • At The Tax Counsel,TM we can help you analyze your investments in acquisition of businesses and in the sale of your business from a tax law perspective. Mrs. Dawson-Man was named a top attorney in Mergers & Acquisitions by Los Angeles magazine in its Super Lawyers edition. Getting into a partnership is akin to getting married in many respects. One would be wise to have the transaction analyzed from a tax law perspective from an attorney who is experienced in defending IRS tax audits BEFORE one invests in a business partnership.