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Kevan P Mclaughlin
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Kevan P. McLaughlin is an award-winning San Diego tax attorney whose practice focuses on civil and criminal tax litigation and controversies. Kevan defends taxpayers and resolves all types of tax disputes with the IRS, FTB, EDD, U.S. Tax Court, CUIAB, and Department of Justice.
In 2009, Kevan formed a boutique law firm with special emphasis on civil and criminal tax preparation. The firm has since grown, adding estate planning, tax planning, trust administration, and tax preparer and CPA defense practice areas. The firm is dedicated to representing taxpayer in these concentrated practice areas, and today helps individuals and businesses with all types of Federal and California tax issues.
Kevan is an involved member of the Tax Law community. He has had the privilege to be a part of many speaking engagements and presentations through years 2013 to 2021. He has numerous of his opinions published such as Nguyen v. United States of America, Kelly v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and more.
Kevan contributes to the San Diego community with leadership roles in legal organizations and publications. Additionally, he shares his expertise with San Diego State University students in the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy as an Adjunct Professor.
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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McLaughlin Legal
5151 Shoreham Place, Suite 270, San Diego, CA, 92122
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2011 | Tax
IRA Dispute with IRS – Successful Resolution
I hired Kevan P. McLaughlin, Esq., LL.M, Attorney at Law to work on a tax issue and found him very credible, obviously experienced in all of the issues of my situation. He was thorough, informative on a timely bases and displayed an outstanding service from our first conversation to this dispute reso...
Posted by Samantha | May 09, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Lawyer with Outstanding Results
Kevan was hands down the best thing that has happened to me! He took on my case and fought hard to attain a favorable result. He is amazing at what he does, extremely hard working and efficient. He is an excellent communicator and in constant contact with you every step of the way. I would recomm...
Kevan P Mclaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Intelligent, efficient, good communicator, effective, and friendly."
"I have known Kevan for several years now and he is an asset to the San Diego tax law community. He is a diligent and passionate representative on behalf of his clients. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kevan knows his stuff. I have consulted with him on tax matters for clients and he is always ready and willing to help. He has always done so on his own time and without any expectation of payment. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and always willing to help."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a qualified and caring professional. Will refer him as a tax expert every time."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Best of the Bar, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Top Young Attorneys Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
San Diego's Top Attorneys (Tax), San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
2012
Outstanding Young Attorney Nominiee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
San Diego'sTop Attorneys (Tax), San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
2010
Outstanding Young Attorney Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2009
2009 Outstanding Young Attorney Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, San Diego State University
2009 - Present
Attorney at Law, McLaughlin Legal
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Young Tax Lawyers CommitteePublication Chair
2010 - Present
San Diego County BarMember
2008 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
2014 - 2015
California Journal of Tax LitigationEditor
2013 - 2013
University of San Diego School of LawAdjunct Law Professor
2011 - 2012
Young Tax Lawyers of the State Bar of California Tax Section, San Diego ChapterCo-Chair
2011 - 2013
San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionCo-chair
2010 - 2011
Young Tax Lawyers Committee San Diego ChapterSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Perez v. Commissioner, 144 T.C. 4 (2015)
Compensation for pain and suffering resulting from the consensual performance of a service contract is not “damages” under I.R.C. section 104(a)(2) and must be included in gross income.
Carreon, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo. 2014-6
Taxpayers were not liable for the IRC section 6663 civil fraud penalty
Fitch v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2012-358
Education
2009
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
2016 Annual CalBar Income Tax Seminar
Privilege Issues Arising During Representation
2014
San Diego County Bar Association
U.S. Tax and Immigration Issues for the Global Citizen Living Abroad
2014
Law and Tax Seminars
Ethics for Tax Professionals
2014
2014 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
Helping Your Clients with Offers in Compromise
2014
18th Annual Tax & Accounting Institute
Tax Controversy & Innocent Spouse
2013
USD Tax Law Society
A Discussion of Business Tax Law Changes, Recent and Future
2013
Downtown Discussion Group
Updates on Professional Responsibility for Tax Practitioners
2013
CLE
Problems, Pitfalls, and Solutions for Payroll Taxes
2013
CLE
Sales Tax Audits: 3 Case Studies
2013
2013 National Tax Forum
Return Preparer Fraud: Remedies for the Taxpayer
2013
17th Annual Tax & Accounting Institute
Professional Responsibilities for Tax Professionals Update
2012
2012
Local Discussion Group
Relief from Joint & Several Liability – Section 6015
2012
Continuing Education
Handling Tax Controversies
2012
16th Annual CalCPA Tax & Accounting Institute
Getting the Best Results from the IRS Collection Division
2011
Foreclosure Law and the Related Tax Issues
Foreclosure Law and the Related Tax Issues
2011
California Society of CPAs San Diego Taxation Committee and CalCPA La Jolla Life's a Beach Discussion Group
Representing Financially Distressed Taxpayers: Unique Tax Issues
2011
California Bank & Trust Business Entity Taxation Seminar
IRS' Plan for "Holistic Audits"
2011
15th Annual Tax & Accounting Institute
Personal Liability for Trust Taxes
2010
CalCPA Discussion Group
Developments in Circular 230 and the Future of Practicing Before the IRS
Publications
2013
Tax Notes Today
Proposed Changes to the IRS Whistleblower Program
2012
California Tax Lawyer Quick Points, Volume 21, Number 1
IRS Chief Counsel Notice CC-2012-004 and Notice 2012-8
2012
California Tax Lawyer Quick Points, Volume 21, Number 2
A Warning Against Financial Dealings With Clients: Bailey v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2012-96
2012
Newsletter of the Taxation Procedure and Litigation Committee Taxation Section of the State Bar of California
The Importance of the Pretrial Memorandum in Tax Court
2012
Tax Notes Today
Balancing Privacy and Efficiency Under Section 7602: What is “Reasonable Notice” and Changing IRS Procedures Related to Third-Party Contacts
2011
California Tax Lawyer Quick Points, Volume 20, Number 1
National Muffler Out, Chevon In: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Mayo v. United States
2011
Journal of Accountancy
Stategies for Compromising Tax Debts
2010
Newsletter of the Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee Taxation Section of the State Bar of California
Expansion of Section 6041 and Information Reporting Procedures
2008
Golden Gate University Law Review
"ON CERTIORARI TO THE NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS": THE SUPREME COURT'S REVIEW OF NINTH CIRCUIT CASES DURING THE OCTOBER 2006 TERM
Languages
English