Michael C. Dallo

Michael C. Dallo

also known as Principal Attorney at Dallo Law Group

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Tax Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Business, White Collar Crime

2150 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 90%

15 years

90%
Business 5%

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Dallo Law Group | Tax Law Firm

2150 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Michael C. Dallo's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015 | Tax

A Relieved Client

My case is officially closed and I am so very relieved to hear this. It is somewhat surreal for some reason. I am ecstatic inside but also subdued. Thank you so much for your patience and for your systematic approach to each segment and reaching a total closure to this nightmare that began what seem...s like years ago. We didn’t know what to do, who to contact, or what to expect when we ultimately reached out to you after researching online. We came in very panicked due to owing $819,214.00 to the IRS but your cautious yet optimistic assurances helped calm us and left us with no doubts in hiring you. Along the entire process, everything went better than we could have ever expected with the limited physical resources on hand after the length of time that had passed. Your expertise and the support of your office personnel got us through a dreadfully scary episode of our lives and we honestly feel very indebted to have this finally behind so we can officially proceed to move ahead with our lives. We came in owing the IRS a large sum of money, and ended our case with receiving a refund of $147.00 from the IRS!

Posted by Bryan | March 02, 2015 | Tax

Knowledgeable, thorough, and successful

I was in the market for a Tax Attorney and researched multiple companies in California. After speaking to Mr. Dallo he was able to show me how knowledgable he was right from the start. Other companies did the same but couldn't prove their points as well as Mr. Dallo did. During our time he continuous...ly kept me informed on the progress he was making in my case. He was honest, even telling me the things that he knew would be hard for me to hear but that showed me the type of person he was. His ethics are strong and you could tell he genuinely cared about doing his best for me, not just the final result. I felt like I was his only client, most firms I have worked with in the past don't respond quickly, or ignore emails that are important to me but I guess not so important with them. Mr. Dallo replied promptly to every email I ever wrote to him and explained himself perfectly. The end result was even better. I finished my case getting a final result that I didn't even think was possible. The details will be kept private but they were extremely impressive. In addition, after meeting him at his office, near the time I first contacted him for an interview, i was impressed. His office is gorgeous, view of PetCo Park, modern, and organized! I will be a life-long client of Mr. Dallo and The Dallo Law Group. I would recommend him to everyone and anyone who needs help or even advice with any type of tax law. I hope this helps you on your search for a Tax Attorney!

Posted by Pete | February 20, 2015 | Tax

Best Tax Attorney!

My experience with Dallo Law Group was exactly what I had hoped for when choosing a tax law firm to help me. I unfortunately encountered an IRS Audit in which I owed money for some back payroll taxes. I gave Dallo Law Group a call in hopes of getting the issue resolved and spoke with Mike Dallo, who ...was very friendly and able to conveniently schedule a meeting with me the next day. During a few months, Mike would contact me frequently asking for needed documentation and to simply keep me updated. After what seemed to be a tedious process to reach a verdict I greatly anticipated, I was extremely pleased to hear Mike was able to reduce my debt with the IRS by about 80 percent! Never did I think I would be lucky enough to owe so little after having thought I was going to owe so much. Very professional, very intelligent!

Posted by Phil | February 17, 2015 | Tax

IRS Offer in Compromise Settlement - $1,000

Finally I found a tax law firm – Dallo Law Group – that is upfront, honest and clearly knows how to communicate with the IRS. I had been trying to settle 10 years of taxes with the IRS. I had a Pit Bull IRS Collection Agent that was taking money out of my business accounts. Dallo Law Group was abl...e to stop this levy action and actually was able get some of the money returned to me with in a few days. After one year of working with Dallo Law Group I received an IRS notice of acceptance. My six figure IRS tax liability was settled for $1,000 with the expertise of Dallo Law Group. Before Dallo Law Group I had tried two other law firms, one was local and the other a national firm. They both took my money and neither was honest with the actions I needed to take to settle this debt. My first Offer in Compromise was put together by a local law firm and was rejected by the IRS. The national firm never completed their work before they went bankrupt. Here is why you should seriously consider Dallo Law Group. They are going to let you know exactly what to expect and what you need to do to get a settlement offer with the IRS. They will frequently check with you to make sure you are doing everything right on your end to be in compliance so your offer will not be rejected. Dallo Law Group is very forward thinking. They anticipate what the IRS is going want and they plan for it in astonishing detail. The offer that they presented to the IRS for me was so meticulous in detail that when the IRS agent reviewed it she only had two simple questions that were answered with a short email and phone call.

Posted by Mauricio | November 12, 2013 | Tax

Excellent Attorney!!!

Michael is an exceptional tax attorney. He is by far the most professional attorney/CPA I have dealt with; he works efficiently, pays close attention to detail, and always would keep me informed about the progress of my case. He has managed to clear up issues both with the state and at the federal l...evel. He has managed to get every dollar on our returns. The results he achieved for me far exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend this wonderful tax attorney to family, friends, and colleagues.

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Michael C. Dallo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Wu

Unknown lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend him. Michael and I have been classmates and colleagues for several years and he is an excellent attorney and passionate advocate for his clients. Michael is your best bet for any and all of your tax issues and concerns."

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Catherine Weinberg

Tax lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Dallo is knowledgeable, professional, and very well accomplished in his field. I do not hesitate to recommend my own clients to him for tax advice. He is passionate about his clients and his practice, and it shows in the optimal results he is able to achieve for his clients."

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Mehrshad Mirkhan

Tax lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I believe that the Dallo Law Group is very professional and competent in the field of tax law. I recommend Mr. Dallo to my business clients."

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Mauro Colabianchi

Tax lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Michael has a zeal for his clients and a great depth of knowledge in taxation. I would recommend him to anyone in need of tax services without hesitation, and indeed I have recommended him in the past."

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Gabriel Contreras

Tax lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronson Shamoun

Tax lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael received a top notch education which has helped him become a top notch attorney. He has grown and developed far beyond his three years of experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a qualified, caring tax attorney."

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Hailey Lennon

Tax lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Dallo assists our company on our tax and business formation questions. Mike is always very available and accommodating and all the other attorneys in his office have been just as helpful. I endorse this attorney!"

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Scott Salmu

Tax lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dallo Law Firm has some of the hardest working tax attorneys I have known. Michael Dallo is very well educated on tax matters and puts his clients first. I have no worries referring my personal clients, friends, and family to Dallo Law Firm becuase I know they are in good hands."

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Roman Ybarra

Tax lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Dallo's knowledge and expertise in matters of tax law is unmatched. His law firm provides efficient professional service from start to finish. There is no other tax attorney that I would use to handle tax matters."

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Samuel Lemon

Tax lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Mike for the last two years. He is the most dedicated tax attorney in all of San Diego. There is no one better in the industry."

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Tyson Cross

Tax lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Mike on several cases and am always impressed by his work ethic, professionalism, and knowledge of the tax code. I've seen Mike help his clients navigate exceptionally complex tax issues and would trust him without hesitation with my own tax matters."

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Venar Ayar

Tax lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Dallo is not only one of the smartest lawyers I know, but one of the smartest people I know. He thoroughly knows and understands tax law and practices with the utmost professionalism I have ever seen. Anyone who has retained him in the past can tell you the same thing."

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Matthew Blancato

Tax lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Most Admired CEO, San Diego Business Journal

2016

Best of the Bar, San Diego Daily Transcript

2015

Best of the Bar, San Diego Daily Transcript

2015

Top General Counsel Award, San Diego Business Journal

2015

San Diego's Best Tax Law Firm, Union Tribune

2014

San Diego's Best Tax Law Firm, Union Tribune

2013

Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript

2011

Ralph Gano Miller Tax Award, Ralph Gano Miller

2011

Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif

2010

CALI Award, Tax Litigation, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2009

CALI Award, Tax 1, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder, Dallo Law Group | Tax Law Firm

2011 - Present

General Counsel, Dallo Enterprises

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Department of Justice

2006 - 2008

Tax Accountant, Sempra Energy

Associations

2013 - Present

California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member

2011 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Non-Collectible Status

Case resolved with non-collectible status.

United State Tax Court

Taxpayer victory on all issues

Penalty Abatement

Negotiated full penalty removal

Negotiation of Complex Franchise Tax Board Payment Plan

Minimal payment plan negotiated and removal of levies and no suspension of driver's license

Levy Release

$300,000 released

Audit Defense

No change made to tax return and no tax due

IRS Offer in Compromise

$177,000 of tax settled for $1,500

IRS Payment Plan

Payment plan negotiated at $4,000 per month

Breach of Contract Lawsuit

Case settled for under $100

Franchise Tax Board Offer in Compromise

$75,000 tax debt settled for $1,500

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Education

2012

New York University School of Law

Master of Laws in Taxation

2011

University of San Diego School of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Accountancy

2006

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

www.wealthed.com

Setting Your Tax Debt

2015

Real Talk San Diego

The Tax Resolution Process

2014

University of San Diego School of Law

What Every Tax Practitioner Needs to Know About the Affordable Care Act

2013

South Orange County Chapter Meeting

Dealing with IRS Collections

2013

California Society of Tax Consultants

Overview of the IRS Collection Process

2012

USD Legal Clinics Are You Ready for Taxmaggedon?

Publications

2013

California Tax Lawyer FTB Retroactively Denies Tax Benefits for "Qualified Small Business Stock"

Languages

English

Spanish

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