Sanford Irwin Millar

MillarLaw is a Los Angeles-based tax law practice. Through high-caliber legal guidance and sophisticated problem-solving, our attorneys protect the interests of individual and business clients around the world.

We take a determined approach to solving complex tax issues. Rather than juggling a high-volume caseload, we emphasize quality over quantity, valuing excellence in all we do. We appreciate how much is at stake. When your significant financial worth — and perhaps even your freedom — are on the line, you can count on us to work tirelessly toward a positive resolution.

Results matter. We’re dedicated to helping clients secure positive outcomes in serious tax matters.

Over 40 years of experience. Consultant for law firms and accounting firms. Adjunct Instructor Taxation Law. Respected Expert witness.

Serving A Global Clientele From our office in California, we assist taxpayers from around the world with both domestic and international tax matters.

Tax Law
Sophisticated Legal Services For A Global Clientele
At MillarLaw, we focus exclusively on tax law, extending legal services to a global clientele of businesses and high-asset individuals. We understand that, in many tax matters, much is at stake. Your hard-earned assets, wealth or the success of your business may be on the line. We can advise you on the tax ramifications of gifts, bequests, sales and other dispositions and reporting of your assets. We can also advise you on how to best structure business transactions. Our lawyers apply sophisticated problem-solving skills and vigorous advocacy for those facing serious tax in Los Angeles, we assist clients worldwide with:
International tax matters, including tax planning, controversies and services for ex-pats and dual nationals
Domestic tax matters, including disputes with the IRS and state taxing authorities in California
Voluntary disclosure (also known as “tax amnesty”) for both offshore and domestic assets and unreported income
Tax planning for businesses and high-asset individuals
Combining Legal, Financial And Business Acumen
Mastering the nuances of tax law requires a high level of training, knowledge and application. At MillarLaw, we draw on 40-plus years of experience in both domestic and international tax matters. We also have strong backgrounds in business and financial matters, which means we bring well-rounded insight to complex tax issues.

Lawyer Sanford Millar is a certified specialist in taxation with a master’s degree in business taxation. Ani Galyan is both a tax lawyer and certified public accountant with an LL.M. in taxation. Read more about our legal team’s outstanding credentials.

Contact MillarLaw For All Your Tax Law Needs
Whether you need assistance challenging an IRS tax lien, pursuing voluntary disclosure, determining your tax liability or handling any other tax-related issue, you will find reliable guidance at MillarLaw.

Tax Planning For Businesses 

Tax law is all we do at MillarLaw, a boutique firm based in California. We bring a unique level of knowledge, training and experience to every tax matter. Our services encompass both international and domestic tax planning for businesses.

Preserving Your Wealth Through Proactive Planning
Tax planning commonly goes hand-in-hand with financial planning. All three are essential for protecting your wealth and managing your business assets. With careful planning, you can take advantage of numerous options for reducing your tax liability — including income, gift and estate taxes.

You’ve worked hard to build your business and your net worth. It’s well worth the investment now to shield that worth from the seemingly bottomless drain of taxes.

For many high net worth individuals, taxes are the most significant expense you will face during your lifetime. You can defer, reduce or even avoid many taxes through carefully thought-out strategies such as:

Forming domestic and international business entities to take advantage of favorable tax treatment
Tax planning for foreign investment in real property
Making the most of financial losses to offset taxes
Maximizing deductions and credits
Avoiding common pitfalls that can result in higher tax obligations
Engaging in tax-deferred real property exchanges to postpone capital gains tax
At MillarLaw, we work with high net worth entrepreneurs from around the globe to plan business and real property investments.

Strategies To Save On Business Taxes
Tax planning is just as important for businesses as it is for individuals. Yet the tax implications for businesses are often more complex. Your business may face many layers of federal, domestic and even international tax issues.

Our lawyers provide sound tax planning guidance for businesses around the globe. Our clients range from small, family-run ventures to international investors and financial institutions. We apply more than 40 years of tax law experience to provide concrete strategies geared toward success.

Start Saving
Learn more about how you or your business can benefit from tax-saving strategies.

Tax Controversies
Protecting Your Interests In High-Stakes Tax Controversies
The IRS has many tools and resources for enforcing the Internal Revenue Code. When a tax controversy arises, obtaining a favorable resolution may hinge on your ability to meet the IRS with the same high degree of skill, experience and knowledge.

At MillarLaw, you will find an experienced tax law team with 40-plus years of combined experience. Our attorneys devote their practices exclusively to this niche field. We understand the high financial stakes that are often involved in tax disputes. Our team applies a results-oriented approach toward resolving tax controversies in a favorable, efficient manner.

Benefit From The Firm’s Vast Experience And Wealth Of Knowledge
We provide advocacy and advice for clients facing high-stakes tax problems, both domestic and international. Our tax lawyers have vast experience representing taxpayers in audits, examinations and investigations before the IRS and California state taxing authorities. Our services include:

Protecting your interests during all stages of the audit/examination process
Responding to summons, statutory notices of deficiency and Information Document Requests (IDRs)
Identifying and protecting privileged information
Challenging tax liens, levies, garnishments and other enforcement measures
Pursuing innocent spouse relief, separation of liability relief and other forms of equitable relief
Requesting abatement of tax penalties
Advising you on proactive risk management strategies for mitigating your liability exposure down the road
Advocating for a favorable outcome through mediation, arbitration or litigation
Challenging an adverse decision before the IRS Appeals Office
Litigating against the IRS in the U.S. Tax Courts, District Courts or Court of Federal Claims
The firm’s attorneys hold advanced degrees in taxation. Attorney Sanford Millar has a master’s degree in business taxation, and attorney Ani Galyan is a CPA with an LL.M. in taxation. As a result, we understand not only the intricacies of the Internal Revenue Code, but also the administrative procedures outlined in the IRS’s Internal Revenue Manual. We are well-versed in the rules of evidence and procedural rules for federal courts.

Contact Us Now
The IRS has experienced agents working for it. You need someone just as knowledgeable on your side. You need MillarLaw. For help during an audit or other IRS or state tax problem.