Ggoch Saem Sagong Kim

Ggoch Saem Sagong Kim

also known as Sammy Kim

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 10 years

Tax Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Tax, Trusts, Corporate & Incorporation

9687 Main St STE B, Fairfax, VA

About Ggoch

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 85%

Tax Controversy Resolution (Federal and state) and Audit Representation

85%
Trusts 10%

Core Estate Planning Package

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Domestic and International Entities

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 7 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices Of Sammy Kim PLLC

9687 Main St STE B, Fairfax, VA, 22031

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Ggoch Saem Sagong Kim's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2026 | Business

Amazing consultation

From the onset, Sammy's team was highly communicative confirming the appointment times via email and text reminders. I really appreciated the high touch comms and prep work that Sammy did before our call to review our intake form. Sammy walked us through the best practices for managing our growing... small business. I really appreciated her insights and strategic guidance. I'm looking forward to bringing Sammy onboard to help us as we continue to grow our small business to ensure we're in compliance at the city, county, state, and federal levels. Sammy has a wonderful way about her and her delivery is top notch. I didn't need a law textbook to understand the best practices. Everything was shared in layman's terms and was easy to understand.

Posted by Frank | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Solved Our Tax Problems with Ease

Attorney Sammy Kim and her team handled a complex IRS situation flawlessly. They managed all the paperwork and negotiations, resulting in an Offer in Compromise that drastically reduced the tax liability and fully resolved the remaining balance. Professional, responsive, and results-driven—highly rec...ommended!

Posted by Jung | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Thank you for your service :)

I own a small restaurant in Prince William County and was completely unaware of the new local county-level sales tax obligations after relocating from New York. My longtime CPA and I had been remitting 100% of collected sales taxes to the Virginia tax department, not realizing that some of it was sup...posed to go to the County. As a result, my business was audited and faced a significant tax bill, penalties, and interest from the County. I was overwhelmed and didn’t know how to fix the issue. I’m so glad I reached out to Attorney Sammy Kim. Her expertise in both local and state-level tax compliance gave me confidence from the very beginning. Sammy took charge of my case with a clear, detailed strategy. She resolved the County audit issue first by negotiating the penalty abatement and reducing the amount owed. Then she went above and beyond—she reviewed our entire sales tax history, discovered we had overpaid state taxes due to reporting errors by the CPA, and filed over two years’ worth of amended monthly sales tax returns with the Virginia Department of Taxation. Thanks to her work, we received almost $39,000 in refunds from the Virginia Tax within just a few months! I expected the case to drag into next year, but the process was surprisingly fast and smooth. This refund lifted a huge financial burden from my small business. I’m still shocked by how efficiently everything was handled. Sammy treated my case like it mattered, and her attention to detail and persistence made all the difference. I’m incredibly grateful and relieved. Thanks, Sammy!

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax

The Law Office of Sammy Kim delivered outstanding results on my case.

I can’t thank The Law Office of Sammy Kim enough for everything they did for me. Ms. Kim and her incredible team fought on my behalf, creating a thoughtful strategy that not only settled my tax balance but also helped prevent future issues. I was honestly stressed and unsure how I’d ever get my taxes... in order, but Attorney Sammy Kim went above and beyond. Her professionalism, compassion, and deep expertise turned an overwhelming situation into one I could finally feel at peace about. I’m truly grateful for her dedication and care.

Posted by JAEHYUK | October 14, 2025 | Tax

extensive professional knowledge and sound judgment

I truly appreciate your clear guidance and professionalism. As the head of a tax and accounting firm, I was uncertain about how to properly handle our foreign asset reporting and FBAR filings for my client the past three years. After consulting with attorney Kim, we were able to make the most appro...priate decision with confidence. I deeply respect your knowledge and judgment in helping us find the right direction. Warmly.

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Ggoch Saem Sagong Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Sherratt

Tax lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked side-by-side with Ggoch Saem while we were co-workers at a boutique tax law firm. Her effectiveness as an attorney was self-evident. Ggoch Saem is a highly intelligent lawyer with specialized expertise in the field of tax law."

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Sameera Ali

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Mentoring and Leadership Award 2021, The League of Korean Americans of the USA, Inc.

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Tax attorney, The Law Offices Of Sammy Kim PLLC

2016 - 2022

Tax Attorney, Sodowsky Law Firm PC

2015 - 2016

Tax Associate Attorney, Kundra & Associates, PC

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk to Special Trial Judge Peter J. Panuthos, United States Tax Court

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, Department of Justice, Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Department Of Justice Office Of The Attorney General

Associations

2018 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association chapter

Member

2015 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

FIRPTA Withholding for Non-Resident Sellers

Sales & Use Tax Deficiency Resolution by an Offer in Compromise Doubt as to Liability

Audits and Appeals to IRS (Payroll Tax; Trust Fund Recovery Penalty)

Cases resolved with a reasonable payment plan, without criminal referrals

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Education

2014

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M. in Taxation

2013

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Ewha Womans University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tax Controversy Resolution Update 2019

Tax Resolution Options (OIC, IA, CNC, etc.)

2019

AREEA New Tax Law Presenation

New Tax Law for Real Estate Professionals

2018

New Tax Tips for You and Your Business

Business Tax Savings for Real Estate Professionals

2016

Payroll Tax Issues and Business entities beneficial for Small Business Owners

Tax Planning for Small Business Owners

2016

Career in Tax Filed

Various Career in Tax Controversy

Publications

2022

The Korea Daily USA Bi-weekly Tax Columns

2022

The Korea Daily USA Bi-weekly Tax Columns

2022

The Korea Daily USA Bi-weekly Tax Columns

2022

The Korea Daily USA Bi-weekly Tax Columns

2019

Korean Entertainment Weekly Weekly Tax Columns

Languages

Korean

English

Activity

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