Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Tax Resolution Services in San Diego
At Ludwig Law Firm, we specialize in resolving complex tax issues with precision and urgency. Since 2009, our team has successfully negotiated hundreds of installment agreements, offers in compromise, lien discharges, and penalty abatement petitions. Our approach prioritizes personalized solutions, recognizing the stress clients face when dealing with the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board. Led by Lucy Ludwig, a former public defender with advanced legal training, we combine advocacy experience with deep tax expertise to protect clients' financial interests. Our services include free consultations, tax account reviews, and representation for individuals and businesses.We maintain transparency throughout the process, ensuring clients understand their options and outcomes. With bilingual support in English and Spanish, we serve clients across San Diego and beyond. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in reducing liabilities and securing favorable resolutions. We operate with integrity, focusing on practical solutions rather than empty promises. Clients benefit from our direct communication style and commitment to resolving cases efficiently. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in adversarial legal environments, ensuring clients receive strategic representation tailored to their unique circumstances.
Services
Tax Resolution
Installment Agreements
Offer in Compromise
Lien Subordination
Penalty Abatement
Innocent Spouse Claims
Tax Account Review
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of tax law experience since 2005
- Our attorney holds a Master of Law in Corporate/Business Law
- We offer free initial tax consultations
- We've negotiated thousands of IRS settlements
- Bilingual English/Spanish legal services available
What people say
World-class service
Individualized attention
Great help
Always available
Nonpareil tax attorney
Services
Tax Resolution
We specialize in resolving tax debt through strategic negotiations with the IRS and state tax authorities. Our services include analyzing financial situations, developing case plans, and implementing customized resolution strategies. Clients receive expert guidance through complex tax code requirements while we advocate for reduced liabilities and manageable payment terms.
Offer in Compromise
Our team prepares and submits offers in compromise to settle tax debts for less than owed amounts. We conduct comprehensive financial assessments, compile required documentation, and negotiate with tax agencies to achieve favorable settlements. This service helps clients resolve significant tax liabilities through structured payment arrangements.
Installment Agreements
We establish installment agreements that balance IRS requirements with clients' financial capabilities. Our process includes reviewing income and expenses to determine affordable payment amounts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while protecting clients' assets and financial stability.
Penalty Abatement
We challenge improper tax penalties and interest charges through formal abatement petitions. Our approach identifies qualifying circumstances like reasonable cause or IRS errors, documents mitigating factors, and pursues complete or partial penalty removal to reduce overall tax obligations.
Lien Subordination
Our firm handles lien subordination and discharge requests to protect clients' property interests. We prepare legal petitions demonstrating lack of equity or undue hardship, negotiate with tax authorities, and work to remove financial encumbrances that impact creditworthiness or property transactions.
People
Lucy Ludwig
Attorney
Lucy Ludwig specializes in tax resolution with 15+ years of legal experience. She holds a Juris Doctorate and Master of Law in Corporate/Business Law. As a former public defender, she brings strong advocacy skills to IRS negotiations and has successfully resolved thousands of tax cases.
Questions
What tax resolution services do you offer?
We handle installment agreements, offers in compromise, lien subordination, penalty abatement, and innocent spouse claims. Our services include free consultations and customized case plans.
How can you help reduce my IRS debt?
We analyze your financial situation, negotiate with tax authorities, and implement strategies like offers in compromise to settle debts for less than owed amounts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to review your tax issues and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
Are your services available in Spanish?
Yes, we offer bilingual legal services in both English and Spanish for all tax resolution matters.
How long have you served San Diego clients?
Our firm has provided tax resolution services in San Diego since 2009, with attorney Lucy Ludwig practicing law since 2005.
