The Tax CounselTM
A Tax & Dispute Resolution Litigation Law Firm
The Tax CounselTM
Resolve Your Tax Debt
If you or your business owes back taxes, we can help you settle your debt and save your business. We rehabilitate people's lives and businesses one tax case at a time.
Outside Tax Legal Counsel for Law Firms and Businesses
The Tax Counsel™ provides a specialized service designed to support law firms and small to medium-sized businesses through their Outside Tax Legal Counsel Program.
Is Your Spouse Innocent?
by MARIANNE MAN
Lauren thought she had married the perfect man. She and her husband, Charles, met at UCLA during their first year of college. He swept her off her feet with his intellect and charm, and when he received his acceptance into medical school at UCSF, she followed him. Charles proposed during his last year of his medical residency. Lauren felt her life was complete when, two years after they married, the couple was blessed with a beautiful daughter. Lauren decided to stay at home with her daughter and become a full-time homemaker. She left all financial decisions to her husband, whom she always knew to be trustworthy.
Are You FBAR Serious?
Marianne H. Man
Are you FBAR serious? Seriously, do you know what a FBAR is? If you are a tax attorney or a CPA, you may be well-acquainted with the term, "FBAR", but for many individuals and owners of businesses, the requirements of the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report ("FBAR") are foreign concepts. As a result, when the FBAR reporting requirements are explained to them, a common reaction is akin to a dismayed and shocked "Are you FBAR serious?"
Best of Orange County
In OC Metro Magazine for 2013
Ms. Marianne Man is honored to be recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top attorneys for 2013 in OC Metro Magazine's annual top attorney issue.
Best of Orange County
In OC Metro Magazine for 2014
In 2014, for the second consecutive year, attorney Marianne Man was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as a top attorney in her field of tax law.
Best of Orange County
In Coast Magazine for 2015
For the third consecutive year, attorney Marianne Man of The Tax Counsel, TM has been named one of the "Top Tax Attorneys" in the Orange County, California area. She and her firm, The Tax Counsel,TM is featured in Coast Magazine's October 2015 issue.
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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*Headquartered in Newport Beach and serving all of California. Available for Zoom meetings and in-person meetings at satellite offices across the state, including in Laguna, Irvine, Tustin, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Napa Valley, and Carmel/Monterey.