Jason Jay Galek
About Jason
Biography
I am certified as a specialist in taxation law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice focuses on tax controversy and planning. I represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, all California state courts, all federal district courts, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. I also represent CPAs, accountants and their accounting firms, enrolled agents, and tax payers in tax matters, accounting malpractice defense, and trust and estate litigation and planning matters.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
5 %
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Galek Tax Law
728 Sutter Street, Penthouse B, Folsom, CA, 95630
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2021 | Tax
Highly responsive and experienced tax specialist
If you are looking for quick and solid answers to your tax questions, don’t look any further. Jason is highly knowledgeable, including international tax matters, strategically thinks how to get the best results for you, and offers all of that for a very reasonable hourly rate. Moreover, he is very ki...
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Tax lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Northern California, Taxation, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Tax Attorney, Galek Tax Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section Executive CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of California, Taxation Section Executive CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
Member
2015 - 2016
Barristers Club of San Francisco Board of DirectorsTreasurer
2014 - 2016
Barristers Club of San Francisco Board of DirectorsMember
2014 - 2016
Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Executive CommitteMember
2013 - 2014
Barristers Club of San FranciscoTaxation Section Chair
2012 - 2013
Barristers Club of San FranciscoTaxation Section Vice Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Refund suit partially granted, penalty abatement claim denied.
Education
2008
Master of Laws (LLM)
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019
2017
Bridging the Gap Between California and Federal Controversy Practice
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
Affordable Care Act Penalties and Exemptions, Navigating the Mandate
2015
2014
Roundtable Discussion - Professionalism, Pro Bono for Tax Lawyers, State Tax Courts, and Other State Bar Issues
2014
You Might Be A Tax Return Preparer, If . . .
2014
Removing Tax Penalties Through Reasonable Cause Abatement
2014
2014
2013
2013
The Estate Planning Team
2013
Abatement of Civil Tax Penalties through Reasonable Cause Abatement
2012
How to Avoid a Malpractice Claim
Publications
2017
2015
2015
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is an insurance claim from another country (for a deceased relative/next of kin) taxable?
24 Jul 2020
Domestic partnership in California for heterosexual couples and tax implications
24 Jul 2020
Will my settlement be taxed?
06 Jul 2020