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Steven S Chung

Tax Attorney at Cerritos, CA

4.7   13 reviews
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  • Licensed for 16 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2006
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The best in his field!
Iva
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Steven S Chung
13245 South St.
Cerritos, CA, 90703
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Posted by Iva | January 7, 2020
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The best in his field!
If anyone needs to get out of a tax pickle, this is your guy! He came recommended by many people in the business community and I'm so glad we took their recommendation. We've spent the last two years working with him on a case and he got it completely dropped! We truly believe his experience in fighting tax cases and knowledge of the subject matter are what really helped us get the case dropped. His written responses to the FTB were thoroughly researched and backed by precedence that was hard to reject. We signed and paid a retainer at the beginning (which is standard for any lawyer to engage them in work) and then he sent us a final bill after our case was dropped. I was scared what his final bill was going to be but the amount was very fair and reasonable considering the lengthy amount of time our case took to resolve due to being passed to multiple auditors. He is seriously the best and a true expert in his field.
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Posted by David | August 13, 2019
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Knowledgeable and Reliable
Spoke to few tax lawyers but only Steven was able to sort through the complicated facts and spot the key issues and facts. He is really at the top of his game. I would not hesitate to reach out to Steven again for any tax law matter. You won't regret it.
Posted by Melissa | December 30, 2017
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Life saver
Attorney Steven Chung saved us from a tax issue. He walked us through the process and was very thorough, responsive and fair. We would highly recommend his services. We will also be using him to file our tax returns.
Posted by Phil | October 31, 2017
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Experienced, knowledgeable, Professional!
I was confused about the LA City tax law and Steven volunteered to explain the terms to me. It turns out I had interpreted the code incorrectly and this saved me a few sleepless nights! He also answered my other related questions even though it was getting late and it was a pro bono phone call. He's very knowledgeable, courteous, and has a lot experience upon which he advises you. Highly recommend him and I will reach out again if/when I need more help.
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Posted by Ralph D. | July 12, 2017
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Steven is an amazing and top-notch Attorney
I called him for assistance with a difficult situation in regard to Franchise Tax Board they have Levy one hundred percent of my Bank account. He patiently listened to my situation and then highlighted what needed to be done. He responds quickly to emails and is extremely professional he manages to do all this while achieving the desired outcome. Most notably, during a time marked by stress and confusion, I felt a level of trust, ease, and confidence working with Steven.
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Posted by Yasu | June 1, 2017
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Very professional and friendly
Steven helped me in setting up a new company. He was very professional as well as very prompt and friendly. The company was set up much faster than I expected. I greatly appreciated his help.
Posted by Patrick | May 17, 2017
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LLC Consultation
Very friendly and knowledgeable about business law. I am now confident about setting up my business. Thank you atty Steven.
Posted by Dana | April 30, 2017
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Mr. Steven Chung has been helping my entire family as our attorney for the past 5 months with an IRS audit and as our CPA with filing our taxes. We are pleased to give our highest recommendation! Mr. Chung is professional, extremely prompt in his action and responses, and communicates effectively so that we are always on the same page. His efficiency was greatly appreciated--for example, when we submitted his requested documents, he provided us with the tax return within the same day. Whenever we had any questions or concerns, he would reply immediately by phone and/or email to thoroughly address them. In addition, we greatly appreciated his kindness and patience and for helping us every step of the way. He was very understanding of our situation and we believe that he genuinely has the best interests for his clients. Once again, we would give our highest recommendation for Mr. Steven Chung. We look forward to continue working together in the future.
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Posted by Phaitoon | April 25, 2017
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A great TAX attorney
Steven is one of the Best Tax Attorney you can find out there. He is very detail-oriented and meticulous. He helped us with the Case with the IRS and was about to turn it around, allowing us to get almost all of the "disallowed" expense back from the IRS. We would have been deep in the hole without him. During the process, he stayed in communication even when I was out of the country. Steve is very responsive and on points and schedule. We are thankful for his help. I strongly recommend him and you won't be disappointed.
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Posted by Ha | February 27, 2017
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Reliable attorney for your tax cases
I found Steven online a year ago. Best attorney for my tax case. Process was long (about a year) and Steven was patiently handled my case from start to finish. In the end, I got what I wanted. Highly recommend Steven! :)
Posted by Damon | February 2, 2016
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Debt collection
Steven was very informative. He gave me various suggestions on how I could start resolving my issues. I was very impressed with his knowledge and his response was very quick.
Posted by Laura | April 12, 2013
Why I highly recommend Mr. Steven Chung.
Mr. Chung has been helping me file taxes for the last couple of years, and has offered his insightful advice and precious help for other legal matters as well, such as immigration law, on various occasions. He is incredibly helpful, clear, punctual, and professional. He replies to emails right away, and he always knows how to fix a problem. A friend suggested I contact him when I was in the midst of a legal/bureaucratic storm, so to speak, and honestly, she couldn't have given me a better advice. Mr. Chung helped me solve all the legal queries and issues ever since. I highly recommend him as an attorney!
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Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2022
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Waste of money and time
Steven Chung is big on FB and auto PR but actually I found him incompetent, unprofessional, unreliable and has no clue whatsoever on business and tax law. He took $200 for Messenger consultation on a simple transfer of LLC ownership (resolved in a few hours by another lawyer) and his consultation was that “I need a lawyer”… After thinking and delaying me with 10 days. He’s just waste of money and time.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Tax Columnist
  • Lawyerist Media, LLC
  • 2015 - Present

Education

  • Loyola Law School
  • LLM in Taxation, with honors and high distinction
  • 2007
  • Whittier Coll SOL
  • Law
  • 2005
  • Univ of California Riverside
  • Other - Bachelors
  • 2001

Legal Cases

  • 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
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • Korean
  • Tagalog

Honors and Awards

  • 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

Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • Loyola Law School Class Presentation
  • Tax Ethics Issues on FBAR Matters
  • 2014
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Attorney endorsements

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David Lee
Tax Attorney | Feb 09
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."
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Ralph Tsong
Tax Attorney | Jun 25
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."
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Elizabeth Yang
Tax Attorney | Feb 10
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."
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Amir Soleimanian
Unknown Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Matthew Rosenthal
Tax Attorney | Sep 23
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."
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Andrew Cabasso
Tax Attorney | Jul 23
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."
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Samuel Glover
Tax Attorney | Jul 22
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."
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Sonia Figueroa
Tax Attorney | May 13
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."
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Shell Bleiweiss
Tax Attorney | Apr 07
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."
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Hai Chu
Tax Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Other
"Steven Chung is an excellent person to speak to regarding tax matters."
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Ethan Pham
Tax Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Brian Hagner
Tax Attorney | Mar 23
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."
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Amy Montes
Tax Attorney | Feb 19
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."
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Jerry Wang
Tax Attorney | Nov 22
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."
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Debby Lin
Tax Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"This lawyer is personable and well connected. He is always willing to lend a helping hand!"
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Bethanie Fanti
Tax Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Scott Barer
Tax Attorney | Jul 30
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!"
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Kavon Adli
Tax Attorney | Aug 27
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."
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Ralph Tsong
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Elan Darvish
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Elizabeth Yang
Speeding and traffic ticket
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Jerry Jen
Debt collection
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Louis Shapiro
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Sonia Figueroa
Immigration
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Hai Chu
Estate planning
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Ethan Pham
Social Security & Disability
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Scott Barer
Employment and labor
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James Sharmat
Tax
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Bethanie Fanti
Family
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Debby Lin
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Robert Morrow
Corporate and incorporation
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Amy Montes
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Kavon Adli
Internet
Cerritos Tax Lawyer Steven S Chung
Steven S Chung
Tax Attorney
Cerritos, CA
Licensed for 16 years
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