Victor J. Yoo

Victor J. Yoo is a highly skilled attorney specializing in tax litigation, tax controversy, and bankruptcy law. He has represented individuals and businesses in numerous civil tax court cases, handling IRS disputes, tax fraud investigations, sales tax audits, and innocent spouse claims. He represents clients in civil and criminal tax cases against the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and Employment Development Department. His work also includes FBAR compliance, disclosure, and IRS criminal investigations involving foreign bank accounts.

Beyond IRS-related matters, Victor has defended businesses in large-scale tax investigations and represented out-of-state businesses against California tax audits. His clients span various industries, including electronics, aerospace, construction, auto, restaurants, internet retail, and U.S. military defense companies.

Victor earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. He also holds a degree in Business & Finance from the University of British Columbia. He gained valuable legal experience as a Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. R. Neidorf of the Superior Court of California and as a Judicial Intern to Hon. Calvin Ashland, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

With extensive experience in tax and bankruptcy law, Victor represents both creditors and debtors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. He is one of the few attorneys in California who focuses on tax bankruptcy cases, using bankruptcy laws to resolve tax disputes.

Victor previously worked with Touche Ross, LLP, and Deloitte & Touche, LLP in tax and business consulting. He has written articles on tax collection procedures and bankruptcy law and has lectured at California Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Center seminars.

Victor J. Yoo is admitted to practice in California, the U.S. Tax Court, multiple U.S. District Courts, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of California – Tax and Business Section, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. His expertise and strategic approach make him a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals facing tax and bankruptcy challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tax Lawyers Group, APC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of British Columbia
  BCom in Business & Finance

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