Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC is a premier tax controversy law firm based in Los Angeles, specializing exclusively in resolving complex tax disputes. What sets the firm apart is its unique composition: every attorney is a former IRS attorney, providing clients with an unparalleled insider’s perspective on tax agency procedures and litigation strategies.
The firm leverages over 100 years of collective experience, having handled more than 1,000 cases in U.S. Tax Court and U.S. district courts. Their attorneys possess advanced tax law degrees (LL.M.s) from leading institutions, prior experience with big four accounting firms, and backgrounds as tax professors, equipping them to defend individuals and businesses against the IRS, FTB, EDD, and other tax authorities with sophisticated, strategic counsel.
Services Offered
- Tax Litigation
- Tax Audit Representation
- IRS Employee Retention Credit Audits
- Tax Fraud and Tax Crimes Defense
- Tax Collection Defense
- Offer in Compromise
- Tax Levies and Liens Relief
- Bankruptcy & Taxes
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalties Defense
- Employment Tax Disputes
- Unfiled Tax Returns Assistance
- Foreign Bank Accounts (FBAR) and Offshore Tax Compliance
- Whistleblower Award Cases
- Exempt Organizations Matters
- Administrative Appeals
- Criminal Tax Defense
The firm serves clients from its offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, handling cases involving the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, California Employment Development Department, and other state tax agencies. Their attorneys are frequently sought as speakers and contributors at major tax law conferences, reflecting their standing as leaders in the field of tax controversy.
