State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2006 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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National Finalist | American Bar Association Section of Taxation Law Student Tax Challenge | 2007 |
CALI Award for Highest Grade in Taxation of Business Orgs | CALI | 2006 |
CALI Award for Highest Grade in Advanced Immigration Law | CALI | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Tax Columnist | Lawyerist Media, LLC | 2015 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Beverly Hills Bar Association, Taxation Section | Secretary | 2015 - Present |
International Game Developers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter) | Member | 2013 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Taxation Section | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Administrative Law Section | Vice Chair | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lawyerist | The Pros and Cons of Incorporating Your Practice As A Solo Practitioner | 2016 |
Lawyerist.com | How Attorneys Can Help Lottery Winners | 2016 |
Lawyerist | How To Tell If Your Bad Date Is Tax Deductible | 2015 |
Lawyerist | The Solo Lawyer’s Guide to Tax Deductions | 2015 |
Lawyerist | Defusing The Student Loan Tax Bomb | 2015 |
Lawyerist | How To Deduct Travel Expenses | 2015 |
Forbes | The Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: A Complicated Solution For A Complicated Issue | 2014 |
Virginia Tax Review | Real Taxation of Virtual Commerce | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School | LLM in Taxation, with honors and high distinction | 2007 |
Whittier Coll SOL | Law | 2005 |
Univ of California Riverside | Other - Bachelors | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Beverly Hills Bar Association | FACEBOOKKEEPING: When Can Your Blog, Tweet Or Snapchat Violate Ethics Rules? | 2016 |
Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles | Basics of Tax Planning | 2016 |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Three's A Crowd: Love, Marriage and Taxes | 2015 |
Loyola Law School Class Presentation | Tax Ethics Issues on FBAR Matters | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Settled $300,000+ tax debt in Maryland for $25,000 | Case settled for 9% of balance due. |
Settled Innocent Spouse Claim in U.S. Tax Court | Settled |
Helped self-employed architect settle $60,000 IRS debt for $100.00 | $60,000 IRS tax debt settled for $100.00 |
California Small Claims Judgment In Favor of Client | Small claims appeal upheld original verdict. |
Settled IRS tax debt for $10. | IRS accepted Offer in Compromise for $10 |
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David Lee, Tax Attorney on Feb 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve really knows his tax law. He is very informative and knowledgeable. He's given me great advice for my own legal tax matters. I endorse this lawyer.
Ralph Tsong, Tax Attorney on Jun 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I turn to Steve Chung for my tax questions. His knowledge exceeds that of attorneys who work for the IRS.
David Lee, Tax Attorney on Feb 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve really knows his tax law. He is very informative and knowledgeable. He's given me great advice for my own legal tax matters. I endorse this lawyer.
Ralph Tsong, Tax Attorney on Jun 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I turn to Steve Chung for my tax questions. His knowledge exceeds that of attorneys who work for the IRS.
Elizabeth Yang, Tax Attorney on Feb 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is an excellent tax attorney and I refer all my tax clients to him. He is very quick to respond, very knowledgeable and takes care of all my referrals.
Amir Soleimanian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 8, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Rosenthal, Tax Attorney on Sep 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I needed assistance for a client of mine on a legal matter so I reached out to him and even though he was not able to directly solve my problem, he was still willing to connect with an attorney who could help me. He is a collegial attorney who is easy to work with. I certainly endorse him.
Andrew Cabasso, Tax Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Steven has an incredibly expansive knowledge of tax law. While working with Steven at Lawyerist, he has educated me on issues in the practice area. He also has done well to educate the community on issues regarding tax and virtual worlds.
Samuel Glover, Tax Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Stephen's knowledge of tax law has been the basis for many of his excellent contributions to Lawyerist. He does a great job translating complicated (and frequently dry) tax concepts for laypeople.
Sonia Figueroa, Tax Attorney on May 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven Chung is an amazing attorney that truly loves what he does. He is a tax whiz and I refer any clients with tax matters to him. I endorse this lawyer.
Shell Bleiweiss, Tax Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven Chung and I are active participants on the ABA's Solosez listserve. He has been extremely helpful to me and others when tax questions arise. I have been very impressed by his knowledge and willingness to help.
Hai Chu, Tax Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Other
Steven Chung is an excellent person to speak to regarding tax matters.
Ethan Pham, Tax Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Hagner, Tax Attorney on Mar 23, 2014
Relationship: Other
Attorney Chung provided me very helpful advice in an area of law (Tax) that I am unfamiliar with. He was quick to respond to the questions I had.
Amy Montes, Tax Attorney on Feb 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is a fountain of knowledge, and is very diligent and attentive to Client's needs. I endorse this lawyer.
Jerry Wang, Tax Attorney on Nov 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven is very smart and knowledgeable. But more importantly, combined with his skills, he is also friendly and approachable. He was extremely helpful when I had a question regarding tax matters for one of my clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a tax attorney.
Debby Lin, Tax Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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This lawyer is personable and well connected. He is always willing to lend a helping hand!
Bethanie Fanti, Tax Attorney on Sep 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. chung is a very knowledgeable and caring attorney. He listens to your needs and explains everything very well. I recommend Mr. Chung to anyone who has tax questions or needs assistance.
Scott Barer, Tax Attorney on Jul 30, 2013
Relationship: Other
Steven is a very sharp guy. When I had a question about a tax lien issue, he was quick to provide helpful and timely information. He knows his stuff!
Kavon Adli, Tax Attorney on Aug 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steven as a tax attorney. My endorsement is based upon my experience in having discussed legal matters with him on multiple occasions including tax, Internet and asset protection issues. I trust his judgment and am likely to refer him tax planning and controversy clients in the future.