Tax Appeals Representation by Certified Tax Law Specialists

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We represent clients in IRS Appeals Office proceedings, including disputes involving:

• Income tax assessments
• Disallowed deductions or credits
• Penalty assessments
• Business expense and Schedule C disputes
• Employment tax and payroll tax matters
   

Our attorneys prepare persuasive written protest letters, legal briefs, and supporting documentation designed to withstand scrutiny and drive settlement.

FTB appeals often involve complex California-specific issues, such as:

• Residency and domicile disputes
• Allocation and apportionment of income
• Business income recharacterization
• Pass-through entity audits
   

We represent clients at every stage of the FTB appeals process, including formal protests, settlement discussions, and appeals hearings, with a deep understanding of California tax law and procedure.

CDTFA appeals frequently arise after aggressive audits and estimated assessments. We handle appeals involving:

• Sales tax audit methodologies
• Estimated assessments
• Cash-based business disputes
• Use tax liabilities
   

Our firm challenges flawed assumptions, reconstructs records where necessary, and negotiates assessments based on defensible legal and factual positions.

EDD appeals often involve worker classification and payroll reporting disputes that can expose business owners to substantial liability. We represent clients appealing:

• Independent contractor misclassification findings
• Payroll tax assessments
• Wage-based and reporting errors
   

These appeals often overlap with IRS and CDTFA issues, requiring a coordinated, multi-agency strategy—something McLaughlin Legal, APC is uniquely positioned to provide.