Meet Our Team of Experienced Tax Attorneys in San Diego
Our tax attorneys are former business owners and mangers, which gives us incredible insight and experience to understand your business from the inside out and provide relentless, effective representation in all tax matters.
If your company is under IRS or State of California examination for income tax, payroll tax, or sales tax issues, or your company has a tax balance that may qualify for a reduction, call us today for a professional consultation.
Your first meeting is free.
We are here for California business owners.
Discover the support of a team of experienced tax lawyers, ready to handle the unique nuances of your case. We can guide any company through the complexities of federal or California State tax issues, including:
- CA EDD Audit-independent contractor misclassification
- IRS Audit-independent contractor misclassification
- IRS criminal investigation
- CDTFA-sales tax audit
- International-streamline disclosures
- FBAR reporting foreign bank accounts
- Reporting foreign corporations
- Pre-immigration tax planning
- Forming business entity in the US for foreigners
At Milikowsky Tax Law, your team of dedicated attorneys will be with you every step of the way, scrutinizing the details of your case and strategizing on effective solutions. We are here to help you and your company resolve an IRS or EDD audit, defend a criminal tax investigation, minimize your risk of being audited, or help reduce a tax balance. With hundreds of completed cases behind us, we know how to navigate the world of tax law expertly and smoothly.
The Milikowsky Tax Law team has also developed a proprietary audit metric technology to help us get to the bottom of any tax issues. With our help, you'll never have to worry about tax season again.
John D. Milikowsky

John Milikowsky - Founder and Senior Attorney at Milikowsky Tax Law
Before founding his practice, John was a manager and owner of several small businesses for 20 years. Having been in the small businessman’s shoes, John is passionate about advocacy for business owners as they navigate IRS audits and EDD investigations. John is especially proud of his work with clients including his tax proposal to IRS, US Treasury and Congressional Subcommittee and being named in the top 3 San Diego tax attorneys by the Union Tribune (2016). John has represented business owners in hundreds of IRS, EDD, and CDTFA (formerly BOE) tax audits to help local companies stay in business. He is a member of the California Bar Association, American Bar Association, and San Diego County Bar Association. John is also a loving husband and proud father of 3 girls, and plays a mean duet on the piano.
Lauren Suarez

Lauren N. Suarez, Esq., LLM – Senior Associate Attorney
Lauren Suarez is a San Diego native with a passion for tax. She has worked on the tax controversy side, as well as, on the tax preparation side for both businesses and individuals. Mrs. Suarez has advised clients on various domestic and international tax planning, preparation, and controversy issues related to the IRS, EDD, CDTFA, and FTB. When she isn’t diving deep into the world of taxes, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. You can always find her out and about enjoying the San Diego sun.
Meghan Monte

Meghan Monte - Senior Analyst and Client Coordinator
Meghan is the Senior Analyst and Client Coordinator at Milikowsky Tax Law. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in finance and small business studies from Rider University, she went on to work in state government on the East coast for several years. There, she helped business owners discover and seize new opportunities while remaining compliant with state and local regulations. She advocated for small businesses, particularly in recommending revisions to state codes, and educated business owners on changes, processes, and possibilities. She’s a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Iota Epsilon. Meghan is also an Usui Reiki Master, nutrition guru, yogi, and avid hiker. Previously, she was a professional ballerina, and can still often be found dancing around – especially in the kitchen!
Solin Zora

Solin Zora - Senior Client Services Associate
Solin is the Senior Client Services Associate at Milikowsky Tax Law. While attending college at San Diego State University majoring in Biology, she went to work for Union Bank. There, she developed her background experience in finance. There, she helped business owners and consumers seize new opportunities for growth and reach their financial goals. Solin enjoys spending time with her family, working out, running and going to the beach. She enjoys traveling and exploring the world, where she can explore different cultures.
Sophisticated Analytics & Tools to Resolve Your Audit
Our proprietary Audit Metric technology applies sophisticated analytics and business processes to resolve your IRS or State of California audit. Our process starts with a detailed analysis of your financials and tax returns to uncover valuable data. Our legal team then researches and develops accurate legal defenses confirmed with your data. The process produces powerful results that are now available for all business owners.
Have the experience and expertise of a tax attorney on your side. The value we bring to your business is priceless. Resolving an inquiry from IRS or the State of California consumes considerable business resources and can cost thousands if not resolved correctly. Having an experienced tax attorney from Milikowsky Tax Law means you work with an attorney to resolve your tax matter quickly and effectively.
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