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What to say, what not to say, and the procedure that follows. Revenue Officers do field collections work — not criminal investigations.

21-day hold, then funds transferred. If your account is frozen, you have a narrow window.

Planning your business sale three to five years out — when the structural moves that change the after-tax outcome are still available.

An Offer in Compromise settles tax debt for less than you owe — when the numbers support it. We run the analysis honestly, file offers that can actually be accepted, and defend them through appeal.

Tax disputes happen in every state, not just California. We represent businesses and individuals in state tax controversies across the country — from New York to Texas to everywhere in between.

A tax levy is a legal seizure of your property to satisfy a tax debt. Brotman Law stops active IRS levies, negotiates releases, and resolves the underlying liability so the levy does not return.

An IRS payment plan allows you to pay off your tax debt in monthly installments instead of one lump sum. We help you choose the right plan type, negotiate affordable terms, and stay protected from IRS collection actions while you pay.

An FTB audit is California’s examination of whether your personal income tax or corporate income tax return is correct. It is a legal dispute — not an accounting review — and the FTB’s conclusions can have serious financial consequences, particularly in residency cases where California taxes worldwide income. Brotman Law has represented 400+ clients in audits since 2013.

The U.S. Tax Court is the one forum where you can dispute the IRS before paying. We petition, litigate, and settle Tax Court cases for San Diego taxpayers — and prepare every case as if it will be tried.

Every Form 941-X is a separate claim to the federal government. DOJ is actively using the False Claims Act to pursue ERC fraud — including treble damages and civil penalties per return. Here is what employers need to understand.

The short answer is yes — federal prison is a real outcome for tax crimes. The longer answer is that criminal prosecution requires willfulness and an affirmative act. Most people who owe back taxes, or who haven’t filed, are in civil territory, not criminal.

Part of our comprehensive guide: The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Industry Tax Pitfalls