The firm’s Tax practice provides sophisticated tax planning and advocacy for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We advise clients on a broad spectrum of transactional tax matters, from choosing optimal business entities and partnership structures for tax efficiency to structuring mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations in a tax-advantaged manner. Our team stays current with federal, state, and local tax codes and regulatory developments, enabling us to counsel clients on compliance with filing and reporting obligations, the tax implications of various business operations and investments, and strategies for legally minimizing tax liabilities. We assist with tax planning for corporate transactions (such as ensuring a deal qualifies as a tax-free reorganization, or performing due diligence on tax exposures in an acquisition) and for personal wealth transfers (like estate and gift tax planning). In all instances, our focus is on providing precise, strategically grounded tax advice that aligns with our clients’ financial goals and keeps them in good standing with tax authorities.

Equally, Gavrilov & Brooks is prepared to represent clients in tax controversies when disputes with taxing authorities arise. The firm handles IRS and California FTB audits and examinations, contests proposed tax adjustments, and advocates for clients through administrative appeals processes. If litigation becomes necessary, we have the capability to litigate tax matters in U.S. Tax Court, federal district courts, or state courts as appropriate. Our experience covers a range of tax disputes – from income tax deficiencies and disallowed deductions to employment tax and payroll tax issues, property tax appeals, and allegations of tax fraud or evasion. We also assist clients in seeking efficient resolutions, such as offers in compromise, installment agreements, or penalty abatement, when those options serve the client’s best interests. Throughout any tax controversy, we bring to bear a detailed understanding of tax law and procedure, strong working relationships with expert tax accountants, and the firm’s hallmark tenacity in advocacy. Whether facilitating a complex business transaction or standing up to the IRS on a client’s behalf, our Tax practice delivers proactive, insightful counsel aimed at achieving favorable outcomes and protecting our clients’ financial well-being.