About Paul Vargas
I am a licensed attorney practicing for nearly two decades with a focus on tax controversy. Hyper focused on representing taxpayers to limit and remove tax liabilities; stop collection activity; stop additional taxes as a result of audits, litigate in from of the United State Tax Court, Federal District, and the U.S. Court of Claims; and further representation and litigation against the IRS, FTB, EDD, CDTFA, and other tax authorities for improper assessments and collection activity. Not only do I help the taxpayer understand the best path forward, but I make sure to attack the root of the problem and determine if the proposed or final tax assessment is legitimate to begin with. All my efforts are for the best advocacy of the taxpayer!
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
Reviews
Recommended by
Luis Bravo
Advised on Tax Case | Jul 29, 2021
Reviewed by
Rory Mc
Advised on Bank Levy |
Mar 6, 2024
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Past Due Tax Return, Unfiled Returns - No Balance, Tax Lien, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, Tax-Related Identity Theft |
Feb 26, 2024
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- FBAR & FATCA
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Notice of Determination
- Notice of Deficiency
- Foreign Informational Penalties
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- ESRP
- Expatriation (Form 8854)
- FIRPTA
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Bank Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Audit Representation
- Tax Court
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Audit Reconsideration
- Bankruptcy
- Fraud Examination Support
- 4180 Interview Support
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- Criminal Tax Defense
- CSED Analysis
- Pro Se Tax Court Petition
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Sales Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense and Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Tax Appeals
- Employment Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Court
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
State Cannabis Tax
Gift Tax/GST Tax
Alcoholic Beverage Tax
Fisheries Related Taxes
Tobacco Tax
Oil & Gas Tax
Highway Use Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
FIRPTA
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Expatriates
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Law
Oregon
1/14/2026
Active
Law
California
5/3/2005
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Attorney | Moskowitz LLP | Los Angeles, California | Feb 2023 - Present |
| Attorney Of Counsel | Seltzer | Caplan | McMahon | Vitek | San Diego, California | Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 |
| Managing Attorney | Vargas Law | Los Angeles, California | Feb 2004 - Feb 2023 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctor (JD) | 2004 |
| Loyola Law School - Los Angeles | Master of Laws (LLM) | 2010 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ProVisors | Member | 2023 - 2025 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| California State Bar Association (Taxation Section) | Member | 2011 - Present |
Contact Information
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Small fee Investigation
Hourly Billing
Small Upfront Fees
Small Upfront Retainer
Flat Fee Pricing
Amex
Visa
Mastercard
Paypal
Venmo
Money Order
Check
Cash
Zelle
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | Tax Resources | Tax Lawyer Blog | View Publication |
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