David Holtz

David Holtz is a prominent tax defense lawyer and former IRS attorney who is currently a principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC, a law firm specializing in tax litigation.1 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Professional Experience

David Holtz has extensive experience in tax law, both in the public and private sectors:

• Current Role: Owner and principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC, where he practices all aspects of tax litigation.1
• Former IRS Attorney: Worked as a Senior Tax Litigator and Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service from 1998 to 2003.1
• Previous Experience: Worked as a Tax Advisor at Deloitte from 1997 to 1998.1

Areas of Expertise

David specializes in various aspects of tax law, including:

• Tax assessment defense
• Collection defense
• Criminal defense
• Litigation before the United States Tax Court, Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, California State Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department1

Education

David Holtz has a strong educational background in law and accounting:

• LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida
• Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming
• B.S. in Accounting from the University of Wyoming1

Additional Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Colorado (inactive)
• Admitted to the California State Bar
• Has served as an adjunct tax law professor at Southwestern University Law School and in the Masters in Taxation program at Golden Gate University1

Notable Achievements

David has acted as lead trial counsel in several reported judicial decisions, including:

• Aguirre v. Comm'r, 117 T.C. No. 26 (2001)
• Nestor v. Comm'r, 118 T.C. No. 10 (2002)
• Estate of Orenstein v. Comm'r, T.C. Memo 2000-150
• Nestor v. Comm'r, T.C. Memo 2002-2511

David Holtz's extensive experience as both an IRS attorney and a private practitioner gives him a comprehensive understanding of tax law and the internal workings of governmental tax agencies, making him a valuable resource for clients facing tax-related legal issues.