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Rex Wenstrom Halverson
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Biography
I specialize in tax controversies, i.e., audit controversies, before the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) , Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Board of Equalization (BOE), Employment Development Department (EDD) and State Controller's Office (SCO). My state and local tax experience encompasses all 50 states.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Tax
98%
48 years | 260 cases
Government
1%
42 years | 15 cases
State, Local, and Municipal Law
1%
48 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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Law Offices of Rex Wenstrom Halverson
1201 K St Ste 1990, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018 | Real Estate
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Wenstrom very thoroughly and knowledgeably guided me through my real estate IRS tax questions. My husband and I feel confident about moving forward with our decisions. Highly recommend!
Rex Halverson
Replied last July 15, 2022My middle name is Wenstrom which is from my family tree in Minnesota.
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2016 | Real Estate
Tax and Real Estate Sales
I needed an Attorney who had precise knowledge in real estate sales and taxes, and I found that in Rex Halverson. He provided me with very helpful information within a short period of time, which help to keep cost very low. He assisted in helping me make one of the most important decisions in my li...
Posted by Johnnie | May 08, 2015 | Real Estate
F T B
My wife and I have the pleasure working with Mr. Halverson regarding our issue with FTB on our residence matter we found Mr. Halverson is very hard working to help us understand the process and working very deliberate to ensure we have all the right answer when we attend our hearing with the BOE boar...
Posted by Roger | December 02, 2014 | Real Estate
Unknown Tax Liens, Big Tax Bills, Huge Mortgage Refinancing Headaches - Attorney Has Advice
Rex Halverson quickly understood my issues with the CA Franchise Tax Board and their state tax lien process. In short-order he was able to assess my CA State tax affairs, potential liabilities, and recommend decisive action for my accountant. This advice was extremely helpful so that I could navigate...
Rex Wenstrom Halverson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the privilege of knowing counselor Rex Halverson through Avvo, a public legal forum, where we both answer questions posted by the public. I have read some of his answers to the legal questions posted on Avvo, and found them consistently analytic and directed to the needs of the askers. I endorse counselor Mr. Halverson for the areas of law he practices. Zaher Fallahi, Tax Attorney, CPA."
"Rex has immense experience with Tax Law and Appeals. He commands extensive knowledge of his practice area and has achieved great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent result on a complicated California State Tax issue."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I just reviewed an answer of Mr. Halverson that was not only accurate and analytic, but customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I highly recommend and have immense respect for Rex. I refer any person with tax or other issues to Rex without hesitation. Having worked for Rex, I know him to be a kind, honest and generous person, highly professional, extensively experienced, and very conscientious and communicative with his clients."
"I am fortunate enough to have worked for Rex Halverson in his tax practice, where I was able to learn from Rex's skill and immense knowledge of tax law. Rex is truly an asset to the legal profession, and I am proud to have him as a colleague and a mentor. Rex is unquestionably the first attorney I would refer my clients to for any state and local taxation matter."
"Rex Halverson is the best in the business. His dedication to providing efficient and effective client service is unparalleled not only in Sacramento but throughout California. Combining his years of service as Deputy State Controller of Taxation with his several years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, the outcome is an unmatched expertise in State and Local Tax (SALT). From advising individuals and corporations on taxable transactions to handling tax audits and appeals, there is no tax professional more qualified to represent you in California than Rex Halverson."
"Rex knows state and local taxation issues well and works well with regulatory agencies."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rex possesses extensive expertise in tax controversy matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is thorough, dependable and experienced. He is technically proficient in his speciality."
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Experience
Honors
2016
2106 Top Lawyers in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2015
2015 Top Lawyers in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2003
Encore Award for Outstanding Achievement, KPMG LLP
1990
CEO's Eagle Award, Bank of America NT&SA
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Principal, Rex Halverson & Associates
2011 - 2014
Partner, The Rutland Group, LLC
1998 - 2005
Director & Practice Leader State and Local Tax - West Region, KPMG
1995 - 1998
California Deputy State Controller, Taxation, State Controller's Office
1978 - 1994
Senior Tax Counsel, Bank of America NT&SA
Associations
2006 - Present
Boy Scouts of America - Golden Empire CouncilScoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster & Cubmaster
2003 - Present
California Taxpayers AssociationDirector or Member
1978 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaTax Section Member
2007 - 2013
Institute for Professionals in TaxationSales Tax Affiliate Member
1999 - 2000
Advisory Committee on Taxation of Electronic CommerceMember
1992 - 1994
California Chamber of Commerce - Statewide Tax CommitteeVice-Chair
1992 - 1994
California Manufacturers Association - Tax CommitteeAdvisory Member
1990 - 1994
State Bar Association - State & Local Tax SubcommitteeCo-Chair Sales Tax Sub-Committee
1988 - 1994
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association - Government Relations CommitteeMember
1986 - 1994
California Bankers Association - Property Tax CommitteeMember
1982 - 1994
California Association of Equipment LessorsPresident, Director & Secretary
1980 - 1994
American Bar Association - State & Local Tax CommitteeMember
1979 - 1980
Tax-AidSupervisor & Volunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Modesto v. National Med, Inc.
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Education
1977
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Univ of California Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Golden Gate University in San Francisco
Speaking Engagements
2014
Roseville Rotary Club Meeting
CA Fair & Flat Tax
2006
Grant Thornton LLP Tax Conference
What's Happening on the State & Local Tax Front in California
2005
2005 National Convention & Tax Seminar - Monterey, CA
California Tax Update
2004
Tax Shelters
Tax Shelter Developments - CA Franchise Tax Board
2000
TEI - Santa Clara Valley Chapter Meeting
Current Developments in Multistate Taxation
1999
TEI Meeting - San Francisco Chapter
Recent California Developments
1987
11th Annual Conference - IPT
Software in the Sales/Use Tax Area
N/A
Equipment Leasing Association
Tax Issues - Leasing
N/A
American Electronics Association
California Tax Update
Publications
2000
CFO
The 2000 State Tax Survey
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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