Dean Sage
Sage Law Firm
California
CA, Tax Court
"Very prompt and attentive to work. Dean is awesome to work with."
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… read more California, Dean values working with a diverse clientele throughout the country. The team at Sage Law Firm offers assistance with contracts, tax planning, and bankruptcy filings when necessary.
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"As usual, Dean provided clear and responsive communication throughout the whole project. He's quick, easy to work with, and expertly completed everything in our Scope of Work."
"Our cemetery lost it's nonprofit status several years ago and we have been working with Dean Sage to recover our position with all of the agencies [IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Registry of Charitable Trusts, and the Secretary of State Business Trusts]. Dean allowed our organisation to do much of the work and filings ourselves to help us reduce the financial impact on our organisation. He is very knowledgeable and always on top of problems and quick to respond. I would highly recommend him and would definitely use him again."
"Dean has been great to work with overall! Highly recommended for you to use his services with any of your needs."
"Dean continues to be an outstanding resource for a wide variety of legal matters."
"Dean helped us navigate and resolve some thorny issues with the State of California FTB. He helped us get across the finish line and we paid much less than we thought we would need to the FTB. This more than paid for the amount we were billed."
"Dean was quick to answer any and all questions researching all and verifying information when necessary."
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.