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Shamim Steven Akhavan
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Biography
Shamim Akhavan is both an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant that focuses on tax controversy law. He represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the Employment Development Department and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
His practice also includes civil and criminal tax examinations, administrative appeals and tax litigation in the United States Tax Court, United States District Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
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Location
Shamim S. Akhavan, A Professional Law Corporation
15456 Ventura Blvd Ste 500, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403-3021
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Shamim Steven Akhavan's Reviews
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Posted by Raeven | May 10, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful, Honest, and Knowledgeable
I would hire Shamim as an attorney! Shamim Akhavan is knowledgeable of alternative solutions, honest and helpful. Although my situation does not allow me to hire him, I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tax attorney. He is great!
Posted by Michael | April 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Los Angeles Attorney
Shamim has zealously represented me for many years. He is the type of tax attorney you need, especially when faced with adversaries such as the IRS, as he will not hesitate to confront these bullies head on and to the maximum extent necessary to achieve great results for his clients. I refer all of ...
Posted by Harshit | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very very helpful
Shamim came to rescue a tough tax situation when no one wanted to help us out . He is very very nice and patient and helpful. He is going to do the very best for you and nothing less than that . I recommend him without any single doubt.
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great!
I have used Shamim multiple times for various tax matters. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and his clients come first. A real asset to the legal community. Thanks again!
Shamim Steven Akhavan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Shamim Akhavan is a highly skilled and knowledgeable tax attorney. Tax is his passion and he gets the best possible results for his clients."
"I have known Shamim for years. He is not only a brilliant lawyer, but also a genuine and caring person. I am always confident in sending him tax clients. Therefore, I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Akhavan is extremely knowledgeable in the area of tax law. He has been of great assistance in providing detailed but easy to understand information regarding taxation of different business entities and personal tax. He is hardworking and consistently maintains the highest level of professionalism. I endorse Mr. Akhavan."
"I've known Shamim for several years now. His integrity, dedication and expertise in Bankruptcy and Tax make him an outstanding lawyer. I endorse Shamim!"
"With his many years of experience in Tax, Accounting, and Law, Shamim is well-qualified and caring in handling any and all Tax and Bankruptcy cases."
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Experience
Honors
2011
White Collar Crime, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Tax Attorney, Shamim S. Akhavan, APLC
2015 - Present
Tax Attorney, Akhavan & Company
2009 - 2015
Tax Associate, Bijan Akhavan & Co
Associations
2016 - Present
California Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
2015 - 2015
State Bar of California, Taxation SectionMember
2010 - 2011
Tax Law SocietyPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Offer In Compromise
Settled
Education
N/A
Whittier Coll SOL
N/A
Univ of California Berkeley
Languages
English
Farsi
Spanish
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