Allen Tax Law

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Tax attorney in Menlo Park, CA (show on map)

Allen Tax Law is a tax law firm in Menlo Park, CA, founded by Drew Allen, specializing in civil and criminal tax matters including IRS audits, tax litigation, and criminal tax defense.

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About

Allen Tax Law is a tax law firm located at 750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 320, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Founded by Drew Allen, the firm has extensive experience in tax controversies and litigation including criminal tax matters.

Drew previously worked at a boutique tax firm in San Francisco and then at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP for eight years, working on significant Tax Court cases including Medtronic v. Commissioner. The firm handles audit representation, penalty abatement, administrative appeals, federal and state tax litigation, voluntary disclosures, criminal tax defense, and collection matters.

15 years of high-stakes tax litigation experience

Experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP working on landmark Tax Court cases

Track record of saving clients millions in taxes and penalties

Handles both civil and criminal tax matters

Active member of American Bar Association and California Lawyers Association Tax Sections

Services

Audit Representation

Comprehensive IRS and state tax audit representation to resolve audit matters efficiently and minimize tax exposure.

IRS Audit FTB Audit EDD Audit State Tax Audit Audit Defense

Penalty Abatement

Strategic approach to reduce or eliminate tax penalties imposed by IRS or state authorities.

First Time Abatement Reasonable Cause Defense Penalty Elimination

Administrative Appeal

Formal mechanism for contesting government agency decisions through structured review process.

Protest Filing Appeals Hearing IRS Appeals State Appeals

Federal and State Tax Litigation

Tax litigation in U.S. Tax Court, federal district courts, and state courts when settlement cannot be reached.

Tax Court Federal District Court Court of Federal Claims State Courts

Criminal Tax Defense

Expert legal defense for tax-related criminal charges including fraud, evasion, and willful non-filing.

IRS Criminal Investigation DOJ Tax Division Tax Evasion Criminal Defense

Voluntary Disclosures

IRS and FTB voluntary disclosure program guidance for unreported income or assets.

IRS Voluntary Disclosure FTB Voluntary Disclosure Delinquent Filing FBAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allen Tax Law's track record? +

In the first year since starting Allen Tax Law, the firm saved clients over $2,000,000 in tax and penalties asserted by the IRS alone. Drew won a landmark U.S. Tax Court victory in NCA Argyle LP v. Commissioner, saving clients millions in taxes.

Where is Allen Tax Law located? +

Allen Tax Law is located at 750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 320, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

What tax authorities does Allen Tax Law handle matters before? +

The firm handles matters before IRS, DOJ, California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), Employment Development Department (EDD), and other state and federal courts.