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In OC Metro Magazine for 2014
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The Tax Counsel™ is a tax and dispute resolution law firm headquartered in Orange County, California. They cater to clients throughout California on state law matters and offer services nationwide for federal law issues such as defense against the IRS and bankruptcy. The firm is adept at providing flexible consultation options, including virtual meetings via Zoom and face-to-face interactions at their satellite offices located in major Californian counties such as San Diego, Riverside, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ventura. Specializing in the following five primary areas of law, The Tax Counsel™ offers a variety of billing options, including customized subscription-based plans designed to accommodate the unique needs of each client. This versatile and client-centered approach ensures that The Tax Counsel™ delivers comprehensive and accessible legal services to a diverse clientele.
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.
This program is aimed at entities seeking expert legal support in tax law without the need to develop this specialization internally.
Mencius Mediation TM - The Mencius Path
The Tax Counsel™ also offers mediation services under its division called Mencius Mediation™.
With a Mediation and Conflict Management Certificate from Harvard Law School Executive Education and as a certified mediator in California, attorney Mrs. Dawson-Man’s approach is strategic and solution-oriented, designed to avoid unnecessary litigation and achieve constructive outcomes.
HOA Dispute Resolution and HOA Litigation - TheHOAAttorneyTM
Building on her tenacious and strategic tax dispute and tax litigation experience, Mrs. Dawson-Man expanded her practice to assist homeowners facing challenges with Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs).
Motivated by her personal experiences with unethical HOA practices, she has dedicated herself to advocating for homeowners’ rights. Her efforts aim to correct and prevent arbitrary actions by HOAs, ensuring legal compliance and restoring harmony within community governance.
Tax Resolution and Tax Litigation
At The Tax Counsel™, we offer a broad spectrum of services tailored to meet the needs of businesses, financial institutions, and individuals.
Our offerings include serving as outside tax counsel, handling complex tax dispute resolutions, representing clients in tax audits, defending clients in tax residency audits, negotiating tax settlements with the IRS and California tax agencies, and engaging in tax litigation in U.S. Tax Court.
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.