The Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez opened on December 14, 1992, in Santa Ana, California, and has operated as the same sole proprietorship for over thirty years. Luis E. Vasquez, also referenced as Steve Vasquez in directory listings, earned a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley before earning his J.D. from Southwestern School of Law, giving him an accounting foundation underneath the legal practice that is directly relevant to the tax work the firm handles. He is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in addition to the California Bar, and he was selected as Attorney of the Month for January 2018 by the Orange County Attorney Journal.
Overview
The Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez operates from Suite 108 at 1820 E. Garry Avenue in Santa Ana, California, near John Wayne Airport. The firm serves individuals and small businesses in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County, handling tax law, IRS controversies, business formation, estate planning, and bankruptcy.
The firm’s longevity in Orange County, more than three decades in the same practice area serving the same market, reflects a client base built through consistent service over time. The practice covers both the planning side of tax law (business structuring, small business tax planning, estate planning) and the resolution side (IRS controversies, unfiled returns, delinquent tax problems).
The firm is BBB A+ rated and serves clients in both English and Spanish, directly accessible to the large Spanish-speaking population in Orange County.
The practice functions as a sole proprietorship with one attorney. Clients work directly with Luis Vasquez throughout their matters without being routed to support staff for substantive legal work.
Practice Areas
Tax Law and IRS Tax Controversies represent the firm’s core work. The IRS controversy practice addresses the range of problems that arise when taxpayers fall behind on or dispute their tax obligations: unfiled and delinquent tax returns, tax payment problems, tax dispute resolution, and IRS audit representation. Admission to the U.S. Tax Court allows the firm to handle tax disputes at the federal court level when administrative resolution is not achieved.
Small Business Tax Planning assists small businesses and their owners with the ongoing tax planning required to minimize federal and state tax liability, which includes entity structuring, timing of income and deductions, and coordination between the business and the owner’s personal tax situation.
Multi-State Tax Returns addresses the complexity faced by individuals and businesses with income or activities across multiple states, each with its own tax rules and filing requirements. This includes out-of-state tax returns for California residents with income sourced in other jurisdictions.
Business Formation covers the establishment and structuring of small businesses, including selection of the entity type (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation) with attention to the tax implications of each choice.
Estate Planning includes living trust preparation as a tool for avoiding probate and providing for asset management if the client becomes incapacitated.
Bankruptcy covers Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition filing for individuals who qualify for liquidation bankruptcy.
Attorney Profiles
Luis E. Vasquez (Steve Vasquez) is the principal attorney and owner of the Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez.
Education: B.S. in Accounting and Finance, University of California at Berkeley; J.D., Southwestern School of Law.
Bar admissions: California Bar Association; U.S. Tax Court.
Recognition: Attorney of the Month for January 2018, Orange County Attorney Journal. Over fifteen years of experience in tax law (as of the time of that recognition; over thirty years of practice as of the firm’s 1992 founding).
Community: Member of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce.
The firm operates as a sole proprietorship. Additional attorneys are not listed.
Location and Service Area
Office: 1820 E. Garry Ave, Suite 108, Santa Ana, CA 92705. (Near John Wayne Airport.)
Phone: (949) 756-1394.
Website: lvasquezlaw.com/
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Service area: Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County, California.
Client Focus
The Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez serves individuals and small businesses with tax planning needs, taxpayers facing IRS controversies or delinquent return situations, small business owners in the formation stage, and individuals seeking living trusts or Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief.
The firm serves clients in both English and Spanish.
Whether initial consultations are provided without charge is not publicly specified. Fee structures are not publicly specified.
FAQ
Does the firm handle both IRS problems and ongoing tax planning?
Yes. The firm handles IRS controversies, including unfiled returns, delinquent tax problems, and tax disputes, as well as proactive tax planning for individuals and small businesses. The practice covers both the resolution of past problems and the planning required to prevent future ones.
Is the firm admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court?
Yes. Luis Vasquez is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, which handles formal tax disputes between taxpayers and the IRS at the federal court level.
Does the firm serve Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. The firm provides services in both English and Spanish.
Does the firm handle multi-state tax returns?
Yes. Multi-state and out-of-state tax return preparation is within the firm’s scope, serving clients with income or business activities across multiple states.
How long has the firm been in practice?
The Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez was founded on December 14, 1992, and has been in continuous practice in Santa Ana for over thirty years.
Closing
The Tax Law Office of Luis E. Vasquez has provided tax law services in Orange County from the same Santa Ana location since 1992. Luis Vasquez’s combination of an accounting and finance undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley with legal training and U.S. Tax Court admission reflects a tax practice grounded in both the numerical and legal dimensions of tax work. The firm’s bilingual service and extended weekday office hours address the accessibility needs of a diverse Orange County client base.