Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy and Litigation, International Tax and Business

The Law Office of Steven L. Walker concentrates on tax controversy and litigation involving federal and state taxing authorities. The office represents taxpayers at all levels before the Internal Revenue Service including audits, administrative appeals, collections and judicial proceedings in federal and state courts.

The office counsels clients with state and local tax issues and represents taxpayers before the Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, Employment Development Department, and other taxing agencies.

This practice includes advising individuals with international tax issues, including matters involving foreign bank accounts, foreign bank account reports (FBARs), transporting money into or out of the United States, U.S. Customs Service, foreign trusts, and gifts from foreign persons.

Contact Information

Law Office of Steven L. Walker

A Professional Law Corporation

303 Almaden Blvd, Suite 500

San Jose, CA 95110-2712


Phone: (408) 828 - 9989

Email: swalker@walk-law.com

Experience and Education

  • Former IRS Trial Attorney
  • Member: State Bars of California and Washington
  • Masters Degree in Taxation, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • Executive Committee of the State Bar of California's Taxation Section
  • Chair, Taxation Section, Santa Clara County Bar Association
  • Past Chair, Corporate and Pass-Through Committee of the State Bar of California's Taxation Section
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court
  • 18 civil tax trials
  • 13 published United States Tax Court cases
  • Recipient of the IRS Special Act Award