It is wonderful to help clients overcome the great handicap of historic tax liabilities and liens on their credit records. It is so satisfying to see them get a fresh start without the old problems hindering them from going forward.
Practice areas
Tax controversies and tax disputes. With Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, California Board of Equalization, California Employment Development Department. Representation in the United States Tax Court
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1999 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Listed in annual publication | Who's Who In American Law | 2005 |
Listed annaully | Wh's Who in Ameria | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Fowler School of Law at Chapman University | 2007 - Present |
Tax Attorney | Law Offices of LaDonna T. Kienitz | 2004 - Present |
Community Services Director/City Librarian | City of Newport Beach, California | 1986 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Women in Leadership | Board Member | 2006 - Present |
William P. Gray Legion Lex Inn of Court | Member | 2005 - Present |
Chapman University - School of Law | Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor Tax Law Clinic (full time) | 2009 - 2012 |
American Library Association | President, Public Library Association | 1994 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Kienitz TAx Law Blog | IRS Announces a new appeals process | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Dominican University | MLS | 1970 |
University of San Diego | LL.M - Master of Laws | N/A |
Western State University | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management | Business Administration | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fowler School of Law | Submitting sucessful Offers in Compromise to the IrS | 2015 |
Class lecture | Reresenting clients before the IrS | 2015 |
Fowler School of Law Chapman University | Tax litigation | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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IRS Offer in Compromise | Total tax liabilities $98,000. Total payments made $4200. |
K. ... v. Commissioner | DEcision - Balance due of $769 |
E... v. Commissioner. | No liability; and refund of $4550 to client |
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Deborah Ahdoot, Tax Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have known her for over 5 years. LaDonna works hard for her clients and is well respected in the legal community. She is professional, amicable, and knowledgeable.
George Willis, Tax Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Ms. Kienitz on various tax matters for over 10 years. She is competent, timely and professional. I highly endorse this lawyer.