Dean Sage
Attorney at Law
California
CA, Tax Court
"Dean is has been fantastic within every areas - highly recommend!"
About
Dean routinely represents individuals and businesses before the IRS and various state taxation agencies. From audits to appeals, he works closely with his clients to reach favorable outcomes and beneficial resolutions. Though he assists many clients in his home state of California, Dean values working with a diverse clientele throughout the country.
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Client Reviews
"Absolutely fantastic. Navigated a lengthy IRS issue for us with a very successful outcome. Will work with him again."
"Dean has been great to work with. He is patient and helpful and always there when needed. Thank you Dean!"
"Dean helped us prepare and obtain our 501(c)3 approval with the IRS. His knowledge, dedication, and patience with us was exemplary, and the process went off without complication. I cannot express how much of a help Dean was to us. He was always clear, communicative, and transparent through every step of the process. Cannot recommend him more highly."
"Dean is has been fantastic within every areas - highly recommend!"
"Dean was very easy to work with and very clear about what he needed from me to achieve the mission. It was a pleasure working with Dean, and I definitely will again."
"thank you dean for your help dean was easy going very professional highly recommended him to anyone I know"
Work History
Sage Law Firm
Managing Partner
Jan 2016 - Present
Sage Law Firm is a boutique tax controversy and business consulting firm in San Diego, specializing in all matters of tax controversy with both federal and state tax agencies. We provide comprehensive consulting to businesses across the country, with an emphasis on startups, small businesses, and non-profits. We proudly assist clients with any legal need related to their business.
Haack & Company International Tax and Business Consulting
Tax Controversy Specialist
Oct 2009 - Dec 2015
Lead representative and audit coordinator defending clients and corporations before the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies. In California, represented clients' interests before the FTB, EDD, BOE and Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Assisted clients in nationwide sales tax matters and international tax matters. Prepared clients for protests, appeals, and U.S. Tax Court.
Rope Swing Productions
General Counsel
Aug 2007 - May 2009
Provided in-house counsel to a production company. Drafted all manner of business contracts including talent attachment agreements, licensing deals, non-disclosure, independent contractor, and profit-sharing agreements.
Qualcomm
Legal Intern
May 2008 - Aug 2008
Maintained various contracts. Drafted and catalogued injunction documentation. Created corporate record files.
U.S. District Court
Judicial Extern
May 2007 - Aug 2007
Researched relevant law and drafted order proposals for a variety of civil cases.