Steven M. Katz

Partner

Description of Practice

Steven Katz concentrates his practice on the full spectrum of taxpayer issues, representing individuals, corporations, trusts and estates. As a specialist in tax litigation and tax disputes, he counsels his clients in all phases of disputes against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the California State Board of Equalization and the Franchise Tax Board, including audits, administrative appeals, and both routine and complex collection matters.

When matters cannot be resolved through administrative means, Mr. Katz represents his clients in litigation in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He also represents clients in criminal tax matters, including investigations, prosecutions, sentencings and appeals.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Katz is a co-author of Civil Tax Litigation, part of the CCH Tax Research Network, and is a contributor to Sideman & Meldman, Federal Taxation - Practice and Procedure, 8th Ed. c2006.

Education

B.A., University of Michigan, 1990, with High Distinction
J.D., University of Michigan, 1992, Cum Laude

Decisions

Heck v. C.I.R., T.C. Memo. 2002-34 (2002)