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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jongwono Hong | January 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Tax

From 5 Years of IRS Stress to Peace of Mind

Anyone who has dealt with the IRS knows how overwhelming and stressful the process can be. Our case was not only stressful but extremely unique, complex, and deeply unjust. We were assessed penalties and fines for issues that were not even caused by us, and for over five years, this situation placed ...an enormous emotional burden on our family creating constant anxiety and even conflict between my spouse and me. Finding a law firm willing and capable of taking on such a complicated case was incredibly difficult. That’s when we learned about Attorney Sammy Kim. Even though we live in a different state, we decided to entrust her with our case and that decision changed everything. This was a long and challenging battle. Throughout the entire process, Attorney Kim never gave up on us. She demonstrated unwavering dedication, persistence, and genuine care, advocating for us tirelessly with the IRS. This was not just legal representation; it was personal, thoughtful, and deeply committed support during one of the most difficult periods of our lives. This week, we finally received an official letter from the IRS confirming a positive resolution. When Attorney Kim personally called us even over the weekend to share the good news, it was a moment of immense relief and gratitude for our entire family. After years of stress, we were finally able to close this chapter with peace of mind. Attorney Sammy Kim is more than an attorney. She is a true advocate who stands by her clients until the very end. For anyone facing an IRS issue that feels hopeless or overwhelming, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Our family will always be grateful for her professionalism, determination, and heart.

Posted by Taki | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Years of IRS issues Resolved

Sammy Kim has helped me through a very difficult time with extended years IRS of penalties and interest. The balance is now zero as of August. I highly highlighted recommend Sammy Kim for all tax related issues

Posted by Danica | August 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Great Tax Attorney

We contacted Ms. Kim due to a significant tax issue that needed to be resolved. After interviewing several "tax specialists" and a couple tax attorneys, we chose Ms. Kim. All tax specialists and tax attorneys we contacted requested a very large fee, and a large non-refundable retainer (only after whi...ch is paid, were we told of the large fee) and seemed to be based on a percentage of what we owed and not the amount of work required. Most " tax specialists" with the largest fees were not even tax attorneys! Ms. Kim only asked that her time be paid for an initial consultation and was upfront with what it would cost to represent us. She charged us a fair and reasonable fee that made sense to us to handle our case. Ms. Kim was the most qualified as well, of all we spoke to, and is extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, polite and understanding. She and her staff were always quick to respond and available to answer any questions and address any concerns we had. She represented us and negotiated with our best interests in mind. She always kept us informed of all options available and advised us of the best ones. Ms. Kim was able to help us reach an extremely favorable outcome. We are so grateful for her dedication and sincere efforts to help us seamlessly navigate one of the most stressful situations imaginable. We highly recommend Ms. Kim to anyone that is in this situation. Simply put, she is the best!

Posted by Brad | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

INCREDIBLE SERVICE – every issue resolved plus some. I couldn’t be a more satisfied client.

Sammy Kim, Tax Attorney & here legal assistant, Anna, were extremely responsive, knowledgeable and were able to walk me through a complex set of Tax, bank and even work-related issues. Everything was done rapidly and thoroughly to resolution. I don’t spend a lot of time writing reviews, but I felt ...compelled in this situation. I had no idea how complex my case was going to be. Sammy Kim took the time to understand the details, laid out a plan and did a great job helping make sure I navigated through complex legal and financial challenges. Her office’s Korean knowledge helped me with issues that had potential US and Korean tax implications. Not only did they help me with the case, but Sammy and Anna also took the time to help me with advice in areas that went beyond the immediate case to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. My brother is a lawyer so I have some visibility into what the day in a life of a lawyer and how busy they can get, so this level of service is rare. There’s no one else I would go to, especially if it spans US and international tax law.

Posted by scott | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Terrific

After fighting the IRS for over a decade with several lawyers to no avail, I finally made the right move and hired Sammy. She listens, she is articulate in her answeres and knows the nuances of dealing with the IRS. If you have tax and IRS problems, Sammy is the one to turn to. She is very good at w...hat she does.

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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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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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