Author: Samuel Brotman Company: The Brotman Virtual Law Office Website: www.sambrotman.com/blog/ Author Comment / Biography: Samuel D. Brotman is the founder and CEO of Brotman Tax Resolution Services and is a practicing attorney in San Diego. His practice centers on all aspects of corporate law, particularly related to small and mid-size businesses, and criminal/civil tax controversies. Prior to self-employment, Mr. Brotman was an attorney with RJS Law in San Diego. Mr. Brotman previously chaired the corporate practice for the firm and was principally responsible for their largest corporate clients. He served as lead counsel on several major transactions, navigated his clients through several multi-million dollar commercial debt workouts, and oversaw day-to-day legal operations for two large Southern California conglomerates. Prior to his licensure, he completed a clerkship with a Bainbridge, Inc., a prominent consulting firm, where he worked on various regulatory and intellectual property related issues. Mr. Brotman was also formerly with Covington & Burling LLP in New York City. As a senior legal assistant there, he was a key representative on over twenty major corporate transactions and was assistant to special counsel for two of the largest bankruptcies in United States history. Mr. Brotman also has an extensive background in tax, both in planning and in litigation. While at RJS Law, he always dedicated part of his practice to handling various criminal and civil tax controversies for a select group of clients. As lead counsel, he prevented numerous businesses from being shut down by government agencies, saved his clients millions in taxes, and protected the livelihoods of several individuals and their families. Mr. Brotman received his Juris Doctorate and his Masters of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of San Diego. While in law school, he was professionally certified as a mediator and won numerous awards for oral and written advocacy. He was also a past president of the USD Vis Moot International Arbitrations team and led his team to the most accolades in school history. Mr. Brotman will graduate with his Masters in Business Administration from San Diego State University in May 2014.

Displaying 1 to 3 of 3 articles Pages: 1  Articles by Samuel Brotman  1. How to Avoid an IRS Levy November 11, 2013 The IRS encourages all taxpayers to pay owed tax in full to avoid collections procedures involving levying. The IRS offers options for paying in full and options for if you cannot pay in full now. For example, the IRS offers the Installment Agreement where the agency allows taxpayers to make smaller... 2. Joint Assets and Seizure by the IRS November 11, 2013 In general terms, the IRS holds you and your spouse responsible jointly, and individually, for paying any tax, interest, and/or penalties on your joint tax return (IRS.gov, Publication 594, “Innocent Spouse Relief,” 6/4/2013). In the event that you believe your current spouse should be individuall... 3. Notice of Intent to Levy (CP 504) November 11, 2013 The IRS is required by the Internal Revenue Code section 6331(d) to submit a Notice of Intent to Levy before beginning any procedure to seize a taxpayer’s property in response to nonpayment of the tax liability. An example of the language on the notice is as follows: You have an unpaid amount due ... Pages: 1

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