# The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves

> Elizabeth Gonsalves is a Los Angeles tax attorney specializing in complex tax controversy resolution for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and businesses. She represents clients facing IRS and California Franchise Tax Board disputes, offering strategic defense backed by attorney-client privilege and Tax Court authority.

## About

- [About Elizabeth Gonsalves](https://egonsalveslaw.com/about-elizabeth): Credentials, experience, and philosophy of Los Angeles tax attorney Elizabeth Gonsalves, Esq.
- [Why Hire a Tax Attorney](https://egonsalveslaw.com/why-tax-attorney): Tax attorney vs CPA, enrolled agent, and tax resolution companies — when credentials matter.

## Services

- [IRS Audit Representation](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/audit-representation): Strategic defense for IRS and state tax authority examinations.
- [Bank Levy Release](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/bank-levy): Emergency action to release bank levies and protect accounts.
- [Tax Lien Resolution](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/tax-lien): Discharge, subordination, and release of federal and state tax liens.
- [Offer in Compromise](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/offer-in-compromise): Settle tax debt for less than the full amount owed.
- [Payment Plans](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/payment-plans): Structured installment agreements with the IRS or state.
- [Penalty Abatement](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/penalty-abatement): Reduction or elimination of IRS penalties and interest.
- [Payroll Tax Defense](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/payroll-tax): Defense against trust fund recovery penalties and payroll tax assessments.
- [Innocent Spouse Relief](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/innocent-spouse): Relief from tax liability caused by a spouse or former spouse.
- [Asset Protection](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/property-seizure): Prevent or reverse IRS seizure of property and business assets.
- [Sales Tax Resolution](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/sales-tax): Resolution of California sales and use tax disputes.
- [Trust Fund Recovery](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/trust-fund-recovery): Defense against personal liability for unpaid trust fund taxes.
- [Financial Review](https://egonsalveslaw.com/services/non-rep-financial-review): Independent professional review of your tax situation.

## Guides

- [California Tax Resolution Guide](https://egonsalveslaw.com/california-tax-guide): Comprehensive guide to resolving California tax disputes — IRS vs FTB, relief options, deadlines.

## Articles

- [Time Is Not on Your Side When Tax Is Owed](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/time-is-not-on-your-side): Why addressing tax debt early is critical.
- [The Pitfalls of Owing Payroll Tax](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/pitfalls-of-owing-payroll-tax): How businesses accumulate payroll tax debt and trust fund recovery penalties.
- [Discharging California Sales Taxes in Bankruptcy](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/discharging-california-sales-taxes-bankruptcy): The Ilko ruling and requirements for discharge.
- [Understanding How to Create a Profit & Loss](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/understanding-profit-and-loss): Guide for self-employed individuals on P&L statements and estimated taxes.
- [Negotiating Reductions to Tax Assessments](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/negotiating-reductions-to-tax-assessments): How filing original returns can reduce inflated IRS and state assessments.
- [Tax Resolution Companies vs Attorneys](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/tax-resolution-companies-sales-consultants): Why commission-driven tax resolution companies fail their clients.
- [Federal Tax Liens and Real Estate](https://egonsalveslaw.com/blog/federal-tax-liens-real-estate): How tax liens affect property sales, refinancing, and purchases.

## Contact

- Phone: (310) 551-0600
- Office: Los Angeles, California
- Website: https://egonsalveslaw.com