Law Firm Overview

Dedicated California and Federal Tax Attorney

LL.M in Taxation | Former IRS Senior Trial Attorney

The Law Offices of Thomas J. Fernandez provides Irvine, Orange County, and Southern California businesses and individuals with effective legal advice in business planning, estate and tax planning, tax audits, tax fraud, and tax liens and levies, as well as tax litigation and appeals.

As a former IRS senior trial attorney with an advanced law degree in Taxation, I have the necessary experience to help clients with their tax law concerns. My intimate knowledge of IRS procedures allows me to present clients with options that can serve their best interests.

If you need representation in any California or federal tax law matter, contact the Law Offices of Thomas J. Fernandez to schedule a consultation.

Areas of Practice

• California and Federal Tax Controversies
• IRS and California Audit Defense
• Administrative Audit Appeals
• Tax Litigation and Appeals
• Civil Tax Fraud Defense
• Tax Planning
• Tax Collection Defense
• Tax Collection Due Process
• Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements
• Relief from Liens and Levies
• Relief from Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor Issues
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Penalty and Interest Abatement
• Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions
• 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges (Like Kind Exchanges)
• Tax Refund Litigation
• Business Organization and Incorporation
• Business Succession Planning
• Estate Planning

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Companies, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Government Agencies & Programs, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Taxation Law, Corporate Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation, Excise Taxes, Income Taxation, International Taxation, Payroll Taxes, Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes, Sales & Use Taxes