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Sean M. Golding

Licensed for 26 years

Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA

250 Newport Center Dr, Suite 203, Newport Beach, CA

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Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Golding & Golding, Attorneys at Law

250 Newport Center Dr, Suite 203, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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5.0 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

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Posted by Philip | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Streamlined process

I had done a lot of research contacting several attorneys before speaking with mr. Golding, right away he came back to me not only faster than anyone else, but going through my options and taking the time to really answer any questions I had in a free initial consultation. He has constantly been fast... at replying and clearing out any concerns I, as a foreigner with little US tax experience, had. I can easily say Sean has relieved me of a lot of stress and handled my case fast, accurately and very professionally.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Knowledgable about foreign tax obligations

I hired Sean for voluntary disclosure of some foreign tax liabilities. He was knowledgeable and patient. Added bonus was as an Enrolled Agent he knew the ins and outs of every tax form in additional to his legal expertise. My matter was solved.

Posted by Andrea | March 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

FATCA and Streamlined Program

Our experience with Golding & Golding was positive from the first moment we consulted with Sean Golding. He was attentive, thorough, and helpful while handling our IRS/FATCA issues. He was with us every step of the way with insight and compassion, always responding quickly and effectively with any qu...estions or issues as they arose. I would recommend Sean Golding to anyone needing help with FATCA.

Posted by J C | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

FATCA & OVDP Tax Issues

Having burned by other tax attorneys’ attitude and up-front fees charged during their initial consultations, I approached Sean Golding’s first appointment anxiously. I was immediately relieved when Sean addressed my tax matter concerns and explained in detail the difference between regular and strea...mlined OVDP in quantitative terms. Unlike some other tax professionals who went on and on in technical jargon (justifying their fees charged), Sean was straightforward about his flat-rate fee schedule. Right from the beginning, Sean showed understanding for my case. During the first meeting, Sean took the time and reviewed all the documents that I had brought and he also patiently outlined the necessary steps to rectify my situation. After hiring him as our tax attorney, Sean did not disappoint. He is always positive and proactive. He basically took my hand and walked me through the complex and ever-changing FATCA and voluntary disclosure maze. I saved thousands of dollars, not to mention, major headaches and potential arguments with my spouse! Thanks to Sean Golding: I can now sleep at night.

Posted by Shyam | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

EDD nightmare

I had a handful of Independent contractors three years ago, and the EDD initiated an audit claiming that they had been mis-classified. I tried working it out with the EDD since the auditor appeared to be nice and reasonable, but I quickly understood that the end game for the EDD was to reclassify irr...espective of what information I gave them. So I shortlisted and spoke to some lawyers from this site and decided to work with Mr Sean Golding primarily because of his grasp of the issues involved; his Tax experience in addition to EDD; and also because he was very accessible and easy to talk to. Sean also gave me a fixed price for the whole process including the appeals which to me meant that I knew going in, what my total expense would be. Well, many month later, none of the contractors got reclassified but I did get dinged for a minor error in documentation, which I decided not to appeal. My strong advice would be to not go it alone with the EDD since the decks are stacked against the employer. I would highly recommend Mr Golding since I had a superb experience working with him.

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