The Integration of AI Technology with Decades of Experience

Former IRS Agent and Appeals Officer

with 40 Years of Tax and Audit Experience

IRS Criminal and Civil Tax Litigation

With over 40 years of experience, Gary H. Kuwada, a former IRS Agent and Appeals Officer, has successfully represented hundreds of clients facing IRS and state tax disputes. His firm handles audits, appeals, collection issues, tax court cases, and criminal tax matters with the IRS and state tax agencies.

The Cases We Handle

California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)

We represent clients in FTB cases, including income tax audits, appeals, lien and levy releases, offers in compromise, state tax court litigation, and criminal tax defence.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

We assist with IRS audits, appeals, payment plans, lien releases, offers in compromise, offshore matters, tax court cases, civil and criminal tax defence, and refund disputes.

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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

We handle CDTFA cases involving sales tax audits, appeals, collection issues, and criminal tax defence.

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Employment Development Department (EDD)

We provide representation in EDD cases, including payroll tax audits, appeals, collection disputes, and criminal tax litigation.

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About Me

Gary H. Kuwada Attorney, CPA

Gary H. Kuwada Attorney, CPA
Gary H. Kuwada is a Tax Attorney and Certified Public Accountant practicing in Los Angeles, California. Before entering private practice, Mr. Kuwada worked for the IRS for almost 10 years as a Revenue Agent and Appeals Officer...

Creator of Taxchecker Software

The only software designed to perform an IRS audit on your tax return.

  • Applies IRS audit tests to your 1040 form

  • Flags potential audit risks to help you avoid costly mistakes

  • Minimises your chances of being audited and prepares you if you are

  • Helps reduce or eliminate IRS penalties and interest

  • Trusted by former IRS agents, tax attorneys, and CPAs

Awards

2016 BEST LAW FIRMS IN CALIFORNIA

As Published in: U.S. News and World Report

2017 BEST LAW FIRMS IN CALIFORNIA

As Published in: U.S. News and World Report

Publications

What Our Clients Say

Dear Gary, As you know, my client and I had many sleepless nights until we met with you. We felt that we were protected by an iron shield during the course of this audit. Furthermore, the outcome of the audit made us speechless…it was a complete victory. You team earned our hearts with your professional knowledge, guidance, and caring attitude. The best part of me in this audit was seeking your advice. Thank you again.

K.H., CPA

Dear Mr. Gary Kuwada, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate all your efforts in taking care of my case. You’ve been very helpful to me when you met with the U.S. Attorney. I can really tell that you are doing whatever you can to improve my situation and I want to thank you for that. Although there isn’t much I can do at this point, all I can say is that I am truly grateful that I found someone that is understanding and respectable as my lawyer. I wish you for good health and I look forward to our next meeting.

Y.H.

My company and I personally have been audited for excessive compensation in C Corporation structure. Mr. Kuwada has been effectively presenting us in dealing with the IRS and come to a settlement which is fraction of the original double tax assessment. Mr. Kuwada’s professionalism was able to keep the tax audit time at a minimum, which lessen the client’s agony in the whole process. Truly a five-star tax lawyer!!!

C.L.

Gary, once again thank you so much for your absolute diligence and professionalism in this matter. I truly appreciate you relieving pressure at a low point of my life. I certainly would recommend you to anyone in need (actually N.T. is very happy too).

D.G.

Dear Gary, Thank you very much for your help and concern. Your caring attitude and valuable expertise have made this onerous burden easier to bear. Joyce your secretary has been wonderful too, soft spoken and accommodating and kind. God bless you and your staff!

M.P.

We are very satisfied with the professional service that Mr. Gary Kuwada and his firm provided to us and my clients during all these years. We hope to continue working with him in the future.

R.C., CPA

Truly exceptional team with dedication to the clients. We had tons of records to sort through and were able to complete the case thanks to the team. Deep appreciation to the team.

C.I.

Dear Gary, Thanks a lot for your efforts in helping us to obtain our refund in the amount of $2.4 million plus interest. It was an up and down battle but you stayed the course.

Y.Y.

Dear Gary, I can’t begin to say THANK YOU so much in resolving my IRS tax liabilities with an excellent result. Thank you again and have a great weekend.

Y.S.K.

Dear Mr. Kuwada, I want to thank you so much for working so hard on my case. I appreciate it very much.

A.H.

Hi, Gary Thank you for your effort to wrap-up my client’s appeal audit. It was impressive and excellent, and I owe you a lunch! You proved to me that you are not only a good, but an exceptional attorney.

K.W.

Dear Gary, Thank you for securing the IRS refund on my Mother’s Estate Audit. Thanks to Steven too for all his dedication and hard work.

A.J.

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40 YEARS OF TAX AND AUDIT EXPERIENCE

FORMER IRS AGENT APPEALS OFFICER

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