Tax Law & Credits

Tax touches nearly every decision your business makes, and the rules rarely sit still. Sila Law APC provides tax legal services that help you stay compliant, plan ahead, and respond effectively when the IRS or state authorities come calling. Our goal is to give you clear, strategic guidance so the tax system feels less like a maze and more like something you can navigate on your terms.

We work with businesses and individuals across California, including many AAPI-owned businesses balancing growth with the realities of tax obligations. Whether you need steady year-round planning or help resolving a specific problem, we meet you where you are.

Tax Planning & Compliance

Good planning keeps small issues from becoming expensive ones. We help you stay ahead of your obligations and structure your affairs to make the most of what the law allows.

• Tax return analysis — Reviewing your returns to identify opportunities and confirm you're on solid ground.
• Business tax advising — Strategic guidance tailored to your business's structure, industry, and goals.
• Unfiled and delinquent returns — Helping you get caught up and restore your compliance.
• Pre-controversy counsel — Addressing risks early, before they turn into disputes.

Tax Relief & Resolution

When you owe more than you can pay, or you're facing collection action, you have options — and the right one depends on your circumstances. We help you understand and pursue them.

• Offer in compromise — Negotiating to potentially settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed.
• Innocent spouse relief — Seeking relief when you're being held responsible for a spouse's tax liability.
• Liens, levies, and garnishment — Working to address collection actions and protect your financial interests.
• Installment agreements — Negotiating a payment plan on terms you can live with.
• Penalty abatement — Pursuing relief from penalties where grounds exist.

Tax Controversy & Litigation

A dispute with the IRS or a state agency is stressful, but you don't have to face it alone. We stand in your corner and advocate for a fair outcome.

• Audit representation — Skilled representation through the audit process, with your rights front and center.
• Dispute resolution — Working toward a resolution that limits the stress and financial impact on you.
• Administrative appeals — Challenging a decision you disagree with and pressing your case through the appeals process.

Tax Credits & Incentives

The tax code rewards certain activities and investments, but the benefits only help if you know they exist and can substantiate your claims. We stay current on available programs and help you take advantage of the ones you qualify for — always with compliance in mind.

Credit Assessment & Substantiation

• Eligibility determination — Assessing which credits and incentives your business may qualify for, so you don't leave benefits on the table.
• Legal substantiation — Building the documentation that supports your claims and stands up to scrutiny.
• Audit representation — Defending your credits if your claim is later examined.

Grants & Funding

Beyond the tax code, grant and funding programs can supply resources to help your business grow. We help you find and pursue the ones that fit.

• Small business grants — Identifying and applying for grants suited to your needs.
• Nonprofit grants — Guiding nonprofit organizations through the grant application process.

Let's Talk

Tax problems rarely improve by waiting, and tax opportunities often have deadlines. Whether you're planning for the year ahead or dealing with a notice on your desk right now, reach out to Sila Law APC to schedule a consultation. We'll help you understand your position and chart a path forward.