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Michael Dallo, CPA, JD, LL.M. is a tax attorney and certified public accountant of Dallo Law Group, a Professional Corporation. For over 10 years, Michael has assisted his clients in developing sound tax positions and arguments to minimize their federal and state tax liability as well as zealously representing his clients in resolving tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies. Michael’s practice focuses on tax controversy matters including audit reprentation, administrative appeals, tax debt settlements, tax litigation, and criminal tax defense.
Michael frequently represents his clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), State Board of Equalization (BOE) and the Employment Development Department (EDD). He understands that mastering the practice of tax law requires extensive experience and education. For that reason, Michael has dedicated and focused his professional experience and education to the practice of tax.
Tax Experience
Prior to becoming an attorney, Michael worked as a certified public accountant in the Tax Department of a multi-national Fortune 500 Company where he conducted significant tax research and worked with tax attorneys to resolve multi-million dollar tax disputes with the IRS and various state taxing agencies. Michael also ran his own CPA firm where he prepared hundreds of tax returns for individuals and small businesses. In his CPA practice, Michael frequently represented clients in audit representation and achieved superb results.
Among his many experiences, while in law school, Michael was a teaching assistant for a Tax Court Judge, worked in the Tax Department of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Paris, France, and worked for the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. While at the Department of Justice, Michael studied the procedures and policies of the government in Federal Tax cases and was trained by US Trial Attorneys. Michael is thrilled to utilize those tactics and skills for the benefit of our clients. Michael also consulted for a San Diego based tax controversy law firm. During his tenure, he assisted in the preparation of complex individual and corporate income tax returns, prepared opinion letters on financial transactions involving significant tax positions, and also assisted in developing successful legal arguments in response to IRS demands in audits that helped save clients thousands of dollars in tax savings.
Michael also serves as general counsel for Dallo & Co., Inc. a conglomerate of thirteen grocery stores in San Diego (Jonathan’s, Harvest Ranch and Foodland Markets) where he advises on tax issues, contract and lease negotiations, and employment issues for over eight-hundred employees.
Tax Education
Michael brings unparalleled credentials to our client’s tax disputes. He holds a Master of Laws in Taxation Degree (LL.M) from New York University, which is the most prestigious and highest ranked graduate tax program in the nation. Michael obtained his Law Degree (J.D.) from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude (Top 5%) and was the recipient of the “Ralph Gano Miller Tax Award” for the highest overall grade point average in the area of taxation in his graduating class. Michael obtained two bachelor degrees, in Accounting and Business Administration, from the University of San Diego where he graduated Magna Cum Laude (Top 10%).
Michael is fluent in Spanish and Chaldean-Aramaic.
Practice areas
- Tax: 90%
11 years
- Business: 5%
11 years
- White collar crime: 5%
11 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2011 | 02/07/2022 |
| Legal answers | 38 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Most Admired CEO | San Diego Business Journal | 2016 |
| Best of the Bar | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2016 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| San Diego's Best Tax Law Firm | Union Tribune | 2014 |
| Top Young Attorneys | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2013 |
| Ralph Gano Miller Tax Award | Ralph Gano Miller | 2011 |
| Order of the Coif | National Order of the Coif | 2011 |
| CALI Award, Tax Litigation | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2010 |
| CALI Award, Tax 1 | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | Dallo Law Group | Tax Law Firm | 2011 - Present |
| General Counsel | Dallo Enterprises | 2011 - Present |
| Law Clerk | Department of Justice | 2010 - 2010 |
| Tax Accountant | Sempra Energy | 2006 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Taxation Section | Member | 2012 - 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 | 2011 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California Tax Lawyer | FTB Retroactively Denies Tax Benefits for "Qualified Small Business Stock" | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New York University School of Law | Master of Laws in Taxation | 2012 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| University of San Diego | Bachelor of Business Administration | 2006 |
| University of San Diego | Bachelor of Accountancy | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| www.wealthed.com | Setting Your Tax Debt | 2015 |
| Real Talk San Diego | The Tax Resolution Process | 2015 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | What Every Tax Practitioner Needs to Know About the Affordable Care Act | 2014 |
| South Orange County Chapter Meeting | Dealing with IRS Collections | 2013 |
| California Society of Tax Consultants | Overview of the IRS Collection Process | 2013 |
| USD Legal Clinics | Are You Ready for Taxmaggedon? | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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March 25, 2016
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September 28, 2015
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September 25, 2015
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September 25, 2015
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August 12, 2015
Top Notch Tax Attorney!
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June 15, 2015
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June 12, 2015
Knowledgeable, thorough, and successful
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March 2, 2015
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Posted by Terri
March 1, 2015
Dallo Law provides the highest level of service
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February 23, 2015
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Christine Wu, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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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.
Catherine Weinberg, Tax Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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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.
Christine Wu, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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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.
Catherine Weinberg, Tax Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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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.
Mehrshad Mirkhan, Tax Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
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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.
Mauro Colabianchi, Tax Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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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.
Gabriel Contreras, Tax Attorney on May 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ronson Shamoun, Tax Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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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.
Hailey Lennon, Tax Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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!
Scott Salmu, Tax Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
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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.
Roman Ybarra, Tax Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
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.
Samuel Lemon, Tax Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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.
Tyson Cross, Tax Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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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.
Venar Ayar, Tax Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
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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.
Matthew Blancato, Tax Attorney on Jun 24, 2013
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I proudly endorse this lawyer.
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