Dallo Law Group

What Dallo Law Group does

Dallo Law Group, APC is a San Diego-headquartered boutique tax law firm founded in 2012 by Michael Dallo that practices exclusively in federal and California state tax controversy. It represents individuals and small-to-medium businesses facing IRS collections, audits, appeals, criminal tax investigations, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, lien and levy release, and California FTB, EDD, and CDTFA matters, with ancillary practices in international tax reporting (FBAR/FATCA), Employee Retention Tax Credit audits, cryptocurrency tax disputes, and tax preparer defense. Service delivery is concentrated in Southern California through three office locations (San Diego, Irvine, Los Angeles) and supported by a team of approximately 10-11 personnel including four attorneys, a senior paralegal, dedicated digital marketing/IT, and administrative staff.

The firm operates as a professional services practice rather than a technology business. Underlying technology is limited to standard office and legal productivity tooling — Box Enterprise for document management, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and VPN — with no proprietary systems, AI capabilities, or productized software disclosed. Distribution is sales-led with direct client acquisition via free case evaluations and consultations, supported by SEO-optimized service-area pages by county, an active content blog, organic social across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Yelp, recurring KOGO AM 600 radio appearances, and academic positioning through USD adjunct teaching and UCLA Tax Controversy Institute speaking roles.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis with quote-based pricing tied to case complexity; no pricing, revenue, or contract data is publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held by founder Michael Dallo with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or institutional backing. Differentiated competitive positioning rests on dual CPA/JD/LL.M. credentials, two California Certified Tax Law Specialists, and an active record of published case victories.

Name

Dallo Law Group

Legal name

Dallo Law Group, APC

Website

https://dallolawgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dallo Law Group is a San Diego-headquartered boutique tax law firm that exclusively handles federal and California state tax disputes — IRS audits, tax debt resolution, criminal tax defense, and FTB/EDD/CDTFA matters — for individuals and small businesses across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Law Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Law (BPAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tax Advisory & Compliance (BPAHABAB)

Keywords

• Tax law services
• Tax dispute resolution
• IRS audit defense
• Tax controversy representation
• Tax debt settlement

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Tax Dispute Resolution: Dallo Law Group generates revenue through professional legal services focused on tax controversy matters. Services include tax debt resolution, IRS audits, California state tax audits, criminal tax defense, tax litigation, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, and related tax law representation. The firm serves both individual and business clients on a fee-for-service basis for legal representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dallo Law Group is a specialized tax law firm that provides legal representation in tax dispute resolution for individuals and businesses. The firm handles IRS and California state tax matters including audits, tax debt settlement (Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatement), tax lien and levy release, unfiled tax returns, criminal tax defense, foreign bank account reporting (FBAR/FATCA), Employee Retention Tax Credit audits, and tax appeals and litigation. It serves as a boutique practice with direct principal attorney oversight on each case.

Product overview

Dallo Law Group is a specialized tax law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services focused exclusively on tax dispute resolution. The firm provides representation across federal tax matters (IRS audits, tax debt resolution, criminal tax defense) and California state tax matters (FTB, EDD, CDTFA audits and collections). Services include Offer in Compromise negotiations, installment agreements, penalty abatement, tax lien/levy removal, innocent spouse relief, and Employee Retention Tax Credit audit defense. The firm operates as a unified service offering rather than a software product—each service represents a distinct legal practice area rather than modular software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Debt Resolution Comprehensive tax debt relief services including Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, penalty abatement, and Currently Not Collectible status to resolve overwhelming tax liability with the IRS and California state agencies.
• IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) Legal representation to settle tax debt with the IRS for less than the full amount owed, including Doubt as to Collectibility, Doubt as to Liability, and Effective Tax Administration offers.
• Innocent Spouse Tax Relief Legal assistance for spouses seeking relief from joint tax liability, including Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability, and Equitable Relief from IRS collection actions.
• IRS Penalty Abatement Representation to reduce or eliminate IRS tax penalties including late filing, late payment, failure to deposit, and accuracy-related penalties through first-time abatement and reasonable cause exceptions.
• Tax Lien Removal Legal services to remove or withdraw federal tax liens from property, including lien release, lien withdrawal (Form 12277), and discharge of property from liens.
• Tax Levy Release Legal representation to stop IRS wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures through Collection Due Process (CDP) hearings and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Unfiled Tax Returns Resolution Preparation and filing of delinquent tax returns to bring clients into compliance, including handling Substitute for Return (SFR) assessments and strategic filing to minimize tax liability.
• IRS Payment Plans (Installment Agreements) Negotiation of IRS installment agreements including Guaranteed, Streamlined, Partial Payment Installment Agreements (PPIA), and In-Business Trust Fund Express plans.
• IRS Non-Collectible Status (CNC) Representation to achieve Currently Not Collectible status, temporarily halting IRS collection efforts when taxpayers demonstrate financial hardship.
• California State Tax Help Legal representation for California tax issues including Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) matters.
• IRS and State Tax Audit Defense Comprehensive audit representation before IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA including correspondence audits, desk audits, and field audits, with negotiation and Tax Court litigation.
• Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) Audits Defense representation for businesses facing IRS audits concerning Employee Retention Tax Credit claims, including document collection, audit preparation, and IRS examination representation.
• Foreign Bank Accounts (FBAR/OVDI) Legal guidance on foreign asset reporting including FBAR compliance, FATCA requirements, and IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDI) for undisclosed international accounts.
• Tax Appeals and Litigation Representation in IRS Office of Appeals and U.S. Tax Court proceedings, including filing petitions and litigating tax disputes through final resolution.
• Tax Preparer Defense Defense of tax preparers against IRS and state penalties, protecting professional reputation and practice from liability.
• Criminal Tax Defense Defense representation for individuals and businesses charged with criminal tax evasion, including felony and misdemeanor charges, in IRS criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced $100,000 IRS debt to $0
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dallo & Co., Inc.minorOthersMichael Dallo serves as general counsel for Dallo & Co., Inc., a conglomerate of 13 grocery stores operating under the Jonathan's, Harvest Ranch, and Foodland Markets brands in San Diego. In this role, he advises on tax issues, contract and lease negotiations, and employment issues for over 800 employees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DalloLawGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/dallolawgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallo-law-group-tax-law-firm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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