Sally O. Reddy

Sally Reddy, J.D., LL.M. specializes in tax dispute resolutions and represents businesses and individuals in IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA tax audits and collections.

Tax problems can be scary for businesses and individuals because of the complexity of the issues, the fear of the future, or just the overwhelming amount of paperwork involved. Sally’s systematic and empowering approach ensures a smooth experience to face and overcome tax problems.

Sally makes resolving tax disputes easy and manageable. When you work with Sally, you can expect a disciplined and ambitious approach with hands-on support, a full explanation of strategy, and an integrated plan for future tax compliance. Sally’s approach focuses on economic growth and long-term stability, both personally and professionally. She also provides tax consulting services to attorneys, advising on tax issues in estate planning, trust administration, corporate organizations and restructuring, and personal injury settlements.

Widely recognized in both the San Diego legal community and the broader tax controversy community, Sally is active with the California Lawyers Association, where she mentors young tax lawyers and is co-chair of the Women in Tax Committee. She is also a member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association.

Sally obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Memphis School of Law and her Masters of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from New York University. She is admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia and is authorized to practice in the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She is a California Certified Tax Law Specialist.

Awards and Recognitions
• Super Lawyers, 2024-2025
• Top 100 Leaders in Law – San Diego Business Journal, 2023
• Business Women of the Year (finalist) – San Diego Business Journal, 2022-2024
• Women of Influence in Law– San Diego Business Journal, 2021-2024

Speaking Engagements
• Handling Disputed Tax Issues in Bankruptcy, New York University Tax Controversy Forum, June 2025
• 2024 Tax Planning: Plan the Work and Work the Plan, USD School of Law-RJS Law Tax Institute, 2024
• Employee Retention Credit: Fraud, Abuse, and Heightened IRS Scrutiny, Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2023
• Employee Retention Credit, California Lawyers Association Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference, 2023
• Employee Retention Credit, California Lawyers Association Women in Tax Committee, 2022

Publications
• What to do when you have a balance due on your taxes, San Diego Lawyer, 2025
• The IRS Tightens the Reins on ERC Fraud, The Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2024
• Current News About Cryptocurrency, ABA GPSolo Magazine, 2022