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Gary Michael Slavett is a particularly skilled tax controversy legal professional based totally in Beverly Hills, California. With a heritage in representing clients before diverse tax authorities, consisting of the IRS and state taxing corporations, Gary brings a wealth of expertise and understanding to his exercise.
As a fundamental at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, A Professional Law Corporation, Gary focuses on tax controversy matters inclusive of audit representation, administrative appeals, tax litigation, and criminal tax defense. He has a strong tune file of correctly representing customers earlier than the United States Tax Court, Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, and the Employment Development Department.
Prior to becoming a member of the non-public quarter, Gary served as a Senior Trial Lawyer for the Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel. During his time on the IRS, Gary represented the business enterprise in U.S. Tax Court cases and provided criminal recommendation to IRS employees. He additionally labored carefully with Criminal Special Agents on the improvement and referral of crook tax instances, showcasing his know-how on this complex area of tax regulation.
After his tenure on the IRS, Gary transitioned to Deloitte & Touche's Tax Controversy Group in Los Angeles, where he served as a Senior Manager. In this role, he represented Deloitte's clients earlier than the IRS and state taxing authorities, working with a various range of clients together with Fortune 500 companies, expert sports activities teams, and leisure personalities.
Gary holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. He has also shared his know-how as an adjunct professor of tax regulation at Golden Gate University School of Tax, teaching publications on Advanced Federal Income Tax and Tax Research.
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Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel
1998
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