Leon Nazarian

Leon Nazarian is a Santa Monica tax lawyer and California Certified Public Accountant who advises individuals, business owners, and retirees on tax planning, compliance, and tax controversy matters. His services include estimated tax planning, entity structuring, retirement tax strategy, federal and California compliance, IRS audits, tax debt relief, Tax Court matters, and tax crime cases. He represents clients in Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, and nationwide on federal tax matters.

Nazarian earned his J.D. from Abraham Lincoln University School of Law in Los Angeles. He completed an advanced M.S.T. at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and another M.S.T. covering core taxation studies at California State University, Northridge. His legal, accounting, and graduate tax education provides a strong foundation for analyzing complex tax obligations, financial structures, compliance concerns, and disputes with taxing authorities.

Nazarian combines tax preparation with strategic planning designed to address immediate obligations and long-term financial concerns. He assists clients with estimated taxes, business entity decisions, retirement-related tax issues, and federal and California filing requirements. His practice extends to IRS examinations, unpaid tax liabilities, and proceedings before the U.S. Tax Court. He works with clients seeking practical solutions to tax problems while maintaining a focus on compliance and financial planning.

Leon Nazarian brings legal, accounting, and advanced taxation training to clients facing significant tax decisions or disputes. His California attorney license and CPA credential allow him to approach matters from legal and financial perspectives. He emphasizes confidentiality, ethical representation, professional service, and straightforward fee arrangements. His practice supports clients seeking informed guidance on tax planning, compliance, audits, tax debt, and federal tax proceedings and related tax controversy matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Leon Nazarian Attorney-At-Law
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Golden Gate University
  MS in Taxation
• California State University
  MS in Taxation

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