Irina Goldberg is a tax attorney in North County, San Diego. Her practice involves representing clients in matters before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), State Board of Equalization (SBOE) and Employment Development Department (EDD). She defends individuals and business with serious tax problems and financial concerns in the areas criminal tax, offshore accounts, tax appeals, audits, trust fund taxes, offer in compromises and more.
Before opening her own firm, Ms. Goldberg was an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Ronson J. Shamoun in downtown San Diego where she built relationships with many representatives from Federal and State taxing agencies and helped many clients resolve a wide variety of tax problems.
Prior to joining The Law Offices of Ronson J. Shamoun, Ms. Goldberg was deeply involved in community outreach through the Low-Income Federal Tax Clinic at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law.
Ms. Goldberg received her Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from USD School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Whittier Law School where she received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.). At Whittier, she was awarded the Outstanding Graduate in Legal Writing by the faculty and received CALI awards recognizing top performance in her class for the areas of Federal Income Taxation, Corporate Taxation, and Advanced Legal Reasoning. Ms. Goldberg also served on the editorial board for the Whittier Law Review and took second place in the 9th Annual American Bar Association (ABA) Tax Challenge. She completed her undergraduate education in Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Ms. Goldberg currently lives in San Diego with her husband, Alex. Outside her practice Ms. Goldberg enjoys a wide variety of fitness activities, cooking, reading and the arts.
Practice areas
• Income, Sales Tax and Payroll Audit Representation • Tax Appeals & Litigation • Offer in Compromise Settlements • Installment Agreements and Levy/Wage Garnishment Releases • Criminal Tax Defense • Foreign Bank Account Disclosure • Trust Fund Penalty Defense • Tax Planning • Tax Preparation • Estate Planning
12 years
Languages spoken
English, Russian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Inactive | 2009 | 02/07/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Young Attorney Nominee | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2012 |
| Second Place in the Ninth Annual Law Student Tax Challenge | American Bar Association, Section of Taxation | 2010 |
| The 2009 Outstanding Graduate in Legal Writing | Whittier Law School | 2009 |
| Corporate Taxation | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2009 |
| Advanced Legal Reasoning | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2009 |
| Federal Income Taxation | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2008 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Brotman Law | 2017 - Present |
| Owner | Law Office of Irina Goldberg | 2012 - 2016 |
| Associate Tax Attorney | RJS Law | 2010 - 2011 |
| Attorney | USD Legal Clinics | 2010 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
| North County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter) | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law Section | Member | 2009 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Business Journal Legal Lines | What should I do if I haven’t filed income taxes for 6 years? | 2012 |
| Carlsbad Business Journal Legal Lines | What should I know if I have a foreign bank account? | 2012 |
| Whittier Law Review | Hope For Low-Income Tax Returns: The Tax Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on the Working Poor | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego School of Law | Master of Laws in Taxation | 2010 |
| Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| University of California - Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| IRS Penalty Abatement | Won- IRS abated all failure to pay and failure to file penalties |
| IRS Audit turned Tax Court Appeal | Minor liability owed under $500 |
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Samuel Brotman, Tax Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Irina is extremely thorough and hardworking when it comes to tax matters. Having the pleasure of working with her before on a high profile criminal matter, I can say that she has a genuine passion for the people she represents and acts as a tremendous advocate on behalf of her clients. I would sincerely recommend Irina for any tax matter.
John Messina, Tax Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I consider Irina a gifted attorney. Irina possesses an exceptional knowledge of tax law. Most importantly, Irina applies her vast knowledge of the law in a manner which most effectively serves her clients. Irina’s clients are well served and are comforted knowing she will always act in their best interest. Irina is a true professional.
Justin Sanders, Tax Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevan Mclaughlin, Tax Attorney on Mar 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Venar Ayar, Tax Attorney on Oct 26, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Irina and I used to be associates at the same firm together. She is a very knowledgeable, meticulous, and detail-oriented attorney. She always carried herself in a professional manner and gave each and every one of her clients the time and attention their matter deserved. I would not think twice about trusting her to handle my own tax matters (but for the fact that I, too, am a tax lawyer).
Nicholas Myers, Tax Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Roberta Robinson, Tax Attorney on Sep 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Irina is an intelligent and dedicated tax attorney.
Ronson Shamoun, Tax Attorney on Sep 6, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the great pleasure of working with Irina for a couple of years. She is extremely intelligent and works very diligently and passionately for her clients. She is a true asset to the legal community.
Charles Billinger, Tax Attorney on Sep 5, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I am proud to call Irina my friend and gladly endorse her expertise in tax-related matters. She is a kind, caring, and knowledgeable attorney that knows how to weave through the complexities of the convoluted U.S. tax code. Her blog, http://www.goldbergtaxlaw.com/, constantly keeps her readers (and clients) apprised of any important changes in tax law. If you need a trustworthy, smart, and effective advocate to defend your interests against the IRS, please consider Irina Goldberg.
I happily endorse Ms. Goldberg. She is a highly reputable and knowledgeable attorney in the field of tax law.
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. She is knowledgeable, hardworking, and trustworthy -- all qualities that make her great lawyer.
Kristen Lara, Tax Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Ian Mcdaniel, Tax Attorney on Apr 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Irina endorsed a mutual client competently, and went out of her way to accommodate the client's schedule on an urgent matter.
I endorse this lawyer. If you need help with a tax nightmare and need someone to fight the IRS or FTB for you, Irina is the one.
Gordon Cruse, Tax Attorney on Apr 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Irina provides outstanding service to her clients and knows tax law like no other.