Certified Tax Specialist
Board Certified Tax Law Specialist: Our International Tax Attorneys specialize in IRS Offshore & Foreign Disclosure Matters worldwide. We have represented several hundred clients across the globe with safely getting into IRS compliance. We are the Tax Lawyers that other Attorneys, CPAs (and even IRS Personnel) contact when they have clients who want to disclose unreported income, assets, investments or accounts to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Offshore Compliance
Golding & Golding, A PLC: We are highly experienced International Tax Lawyers who specialize in IRS Offshore Disclosure. Mr. Golding is one of less than 350 Attorneys (out of 200,000) who are Board Certified Tax Law Specialists (A designation earned by less than 1% of Attorneys Nationwide). Sean holds a Master’s in Tax Law, is licensed in New York & California, and is also an Enrolled Agent. Our International Tax Lawyers represent clients worldwide.
IRS Voluntary Disclosure
IRS Offshore/Voluntary Disclosure: Even though OVDP has ended, if you are willful, you still have options. Our International Tax Lawyers specialize in representing clients worldwide in all aspects of the IRS Offshore/Voluntary Disclosure Practice. The program allows you to disclose domestic or and/or foreign income. As a Board Certified Tax Specialist Law Firm, we diligently protect our clients, while developing cost-effective tax & penalty reduction strategies.
Streamlined Disclosure
Streamlined Offshore Disclosure: Our International Tax Lawyers specialize in representing clients worldwide with IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures. The Streamlined Programs are designed to assist clients (who are non-willful), with reducing or eliminating IRS Foreign Money penalties for FBAR & FATCA non-compliance under approved IRS Streamlined Offshore Disclosure guidelines, using Streamlined Domestic or Streamlined Foreign Procedures.
Streamlined Domestic vs. Streamlined Foreign
Reasonable Cause
IRS Reasonable Cause Statement: Depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding your nondisclosure, our International Tax Lawyers may recommend Reasonable Cause as a viable, safe alternative to either IRS Voluntary Disclosure or the Streamlined Program. Reasonable Cause is a fact specific submission, which is based on each applicant's facts & circumstances. Reasonable Cause may eliminate various international, foreign and offshore penalties.
Full-Service Law Firm
Full-Service Law Firm: Our International Tax Lawyers represent hundreds of client annually in over 65 different countries. We have developed a unique Tax Law Firm model that is devoted entirely to representing clients with undisclosed money, including tax preparation, legal representation, and audit/examination protection. Our Law Offices are headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility in Irvine, CA (Orange County, California). All work is performed in-house.
IRS Offshore Disclosure Blog
Risk of Hiring CPAs & Tax Resolution Firms for IRS Offshore Amnesty
Court of Federal Claims Ruling (Schedule B, FBAR & Foreign Accounts)
IRS International Tax Form Guide (2019) – 5 IRS Forms You Should Know
IRS Offshore Compliance in 2019 (Penalties for Offshore Bank Accounts)
The Court Further Clarifies Multi-Year Penalties for Missed FBAR
Is it Illegal to Purchase Offshore Assets or Move Money Overseas?
Swiss Bankers Get Probation…After Cooperating with US Prosecutors
(New) OVDP & IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice Procedures Update
Pre-IRS Disclosure Offshore/Foreign Penalties are on the Rise
IRS Offshore Disclosure Testimonials
“The Only Lawyer I don’t have to Babysit – His Confidence, Expertise, and Experience are Truly Reassuring…Lastly, Sean cares for his clients. I can not stress how rare it is to find an attorney who genuinely cares.” – Reasonable Cause Client
“Mr. Golding was prompt, professional, reassuring (and explained everything patiently and thoroughly) and very attentive. I was not aware about a filing requirement for several years, and he handled the process for me. He was always a pleasure to deal with, and he is as kind as he is skilled.” – FATCA & FBAR Disclosure Client.
“Sean closely examined my situation and he educated me of various options available for me. He was very patient and answered all my questions on timely manner. After consulting him I felt relaxed. Sean and his firm were very supportive in the entire process to safely report my offshore accounts to the treasury. Overall I am very satisfied with the outcome.” – Streamlined Disclosure Client
“During the entire process, we were extremely impressed with their in-depth knowledge of not only OVDP but also with various other IRS Tax Amnesty Programs, as well as with their professionalism and diligence. It is both an honor and a privilege for us to give them our highest possible recommendation.” – OVDP Client
“Mr. Sean M. Golding’s empathetic expertise and timely decision-making involved me in positive actions and actual solutions. My results were: no penalties, no legal issues. My own mind now rests easy, at peace.” – OVDP & International Estate Tax Client
After hiring him as our tax attorney, Sean did not disappoint. He is always positive and proactive. He basically took my hand and walked me through the complex and ever-changing FATCA and voluntary disclosure maze.” — FATCA & OVDP Client
“They did our OVDP. We got our final letter and now we have peace of mind. What a relief, thank you.” – OVDP Client with various classes of assets in numerous different countries.
“Mr. Golding, thank you for helping me get through this without any problems.” – High-Profile International Tax Law Client with 11 foreign accounts and real estate, while facing civil and criminal penalties