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Robert Samuel Horwitz
Hochman Salkin Rettig Toscher & Perez, PC • Beverly Hills, CA
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Contact
Email
Phone
(888) 991-6510
Address
9150 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212-3414, US
Professional
About
Robert Samuel Horwitz is a distinguished attorney with over 35 years of experience in civil and criminal tax law, adeptly representing clients in a wide array of tax-related matters, including civil audits, appeals, administrative hearings, and trials in both federal and state courts. Currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of California, Mr. Horwitz is set to serve as Chair for the 2015-2016 term, having previously chaired the Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee. A cum laude graduate of Northwestern Law School, Mr. Horwitz began his career as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division, where he successfully managed hundreds of tax cases encompassing diverse issues such as trust fund recovery penalties and tax shelters. His notable achievements include landmark cases regarding captive insurance companies and the taxability of various benefits provided to educators. His exemplary service earned him multiple accolades, including two Outstanding Trial Attorney awards. Following his tenure at the Department of Justice, Mr. Horwitz served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, representing the government in complex tax cases, including real estate tax shelters. He later practiced at a mid-sized firm in Los Angeles before joining a boutique tax controversy firm in Orange County. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Horwitz has contributed to several esteemed legal publications and is a recognized authority in tax law.
About Tax Law
Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.
Credentials
Education
1978 Northwestern University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude and Order of the Coif 1972 University of Nebraska, Lincoln MA - Masters 1969 University of Illinois BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 1984 Special Commendation, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Tax Division 1984 Outstanding Performance Award, United States Department of Justice 1983 Outstanding Trial Attorney Award, United States Department of Justice
Associations
2011 - Present State Bar of California, Taxation Section Executive Committee Member State Bar of California Member 2010 - 2011 State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee Chair 2007 - 2010 State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee Officer
Speaking
2013 Orange County Bar Association Hot Topics and Current Priorities in Criminal Tax Enforcement 2012 US Tax Court and White House, Washington, D.C Tax Proposals 2012 California State Bar Tax Section, Tax Procedure and Litigation Section Employment Development Department 2011 Annual Meeting for California Tax Bar & California Tax Policy Conference Panelist: The End of National Muffler
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