Our team of highly credentialed tax attorneys understands the critical role tax planning plays in any successful financial strategy. Led by attorneys with either an advanced tax law degree (LL.M. in Taxation) or an MBA, we offer a wealth of experience to individuals, corporations, partnerships, non-profits, and more. We can guide you through every stage of your business lifecycle, from choosing the right entity structure to navigating complex transactions and disputes with the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, County Assessor, and Municipalities. Our comprehensive approach ensures you make informed tax decisions that optimize your financial goals.

Real Estate Tax

The Law Offices of Michael Balikian assist clients in structuring complex transactions, including the use of specialized entities to minimize liability.  In addition, our attorneys work with developers to structure transactions to preserve capital gains treatment.

Partnership Tax

Our Firm advises partnerships and limited liability companies concerning formation, operation, and liquidation.  Our attorneys frequently draft intricate partnership agreements, operating agreements, and joint venture arrangements to accommodate special allocations and other unique provisions.

Corporate Tax

Our legal team advises corporations on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and liquidations. Due to the tax-advantaged nature of using pass-through entities, our attorneys often advise clients on S-corporation formation and operation issues.

State and Local Tax

We assist our clients in minimizing California franchise tax, property tax, sales and use tax, and transfer tax with respect to a variety of transactions.

Tax Controversies

The Law Offices of Michael Balikian represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Boards, and other state and federal courts for income tax and property tax matters during all stages (audit, appeals, protests, settlement, and litigation).  In addition, we assist individuals and corporations in structuring installment agreements and offers in compromise.