Lance Cross-Border Law and Tax is a premier California-based firm specializing in cross-border tax law, serving individuals and businesses with international and multi-state interests. With over 40 years of experience, the firm is led by Brent Lance, LL.M. (Tax-NYU), whose expertise in California, federal, and international tax matters is considered unmatched in the field.
The firm’s approach is divided into two core practice areas: California Cross-Border Tax and US & International Cross-Border Tax. It focuses on proactive tax planning, compliance, and controversy resolution, helping clients navigate complex residency issues, minimize tax exposure, and structure investments and business operations efficiently. Key client groups include nonresidents, expatriates, dual citizens, green card holders, mixed-residence couples, nomadic individuals, and investors with cross-border assets or operations.
Services Offered
- Tax attorney services
- Estate planning attorney services
- International trade consultant services
- California nonresident tax planning
- FTB Form 4600 tax return requests and residency inquiries
- California residence tax audits
- Tax-efficient structuring or restructuring of vacation home ownership
- Nonresident investors in California rental property
- Nonresident investors in entities doing business in California
- California tax planning for nomadic lifestyles
- California tax planning for mixed-residence couples
- Pre-residence tax planning for future California tax residents
- Tax planning for departures from California including changes of domicile and/or tax residence
- California income tax audits and appeals
- Planning to avoid US income tax residence
- Nonresident tax planning for US real estate and other investments
- Nonresident tax planning for cross-border business operations
- Pre-residence US tax planning
- Dual resident tax planning
- Dual citizenship tax planning
- Expatriation tax planning for US citizens
- Departure tax planning for relinquishment of green cards
- Relocating to Puerto Rico to reduce taxes without relinquishing US citizenship or green card
- Delinquent FBAR and foreign information reporting assistance
- US estate tax, gift tax, and other transfer tax planning
- Federal income tax audits and appeals
The firm serves clients throughout California, the United States, and internationally, with particular emphasis on Canadian clients and residents of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, and other desert communities. With availability extended hours and a focus on personalized, strategic counsel, Lance Cross-Border Law and Tax is a trusted advisor for complex cross-border legal and tax needs.
