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Double barreled representation: Tax Attorney and CPA. Michael Dallo, CPA, JD, LL.M., received a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego, his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from the University of San Diego School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from New York University. Michael is also a Certified Specialist in Taxation (State Bar of California).
Michael Dallo is a tax attorney and certified public accountant at Dallo Law Group, A Professional Corporation, focusing on tax controversy, audit representation, administrative appeals, tax debt settlements, tax litigation, and criminal tax defense. With over a decade of experience, he helps clients minimize federal and state tax liability while zealously representing them before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), State Board of Equalization (BOE), and Employment Development Department (EDD). He combines deep legal knowledge with practical accounting experience, giving him a unique ability to resolve complex tax disputes effectively.
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Prior to practicing law, Michael worked as a CPA in the tax department of a multinational Fortune 500 company and ran his own CPA firm, preparing complex individual and business tax returns. While in law school, he was a teaching assistant for a Tax Court Judge, interned at the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice, and worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Paris, France.
Michael also serves as general counsel for Dallo & Co., Inc., a San Diego-based grocery conglomerate, advising on tax, employment, contract, and lease matters for over 800 employees.
Michael is fluent in Spanish and Chaldean-Aramaic.
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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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2013 - Present
California Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
2011 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Case resolved with non-collectible status.
Taxpayer victory on all issues
Negotiated full penalty removal
Minimal payment plan negotiated and removal of levies and no suspension of driver's license
$300,000 released
No change made to tax return and no tax due
$177,000 of tax settled for $1,500
Payment plan negotiated at $4,000 per month
Case settled for under $100
$75,000 tax debt settled for $1,500
2012
Master of Laws in Taxation
2011
Juris Doctor
2006
Bachelor of Accountancy
2006
Bachelor of Business Administration
2015
Setting Your Tax Debt
2015
The Tax Resolution Process
2014
What Every Tax Practitioner Needs to Know About the Affordable Care Act
2013
Dealing with IRS Collections
2013
Overview of the IRS Collection Process
2012
2013
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Legal Answers
Is my employer required to keep my original copy of my w4?
26 Feb 2018
How do I get a copy of my Federal tax lien and how long is the statue of limitations on paying back that lien.
29 Jul 2015
If my ex-husband owes over 4,000 in back child support but haven't files taxes in over 6 years what could happen?
16 Jul 2015