Equity and liquidity
Equity compensation, startup and investment structures, and the decisions that determine how income and liquidity events are taxed.
Galek Tax Law
Tax planning and controversy, handled as one discipline.
Taxes touch nearly every financial decision you make. As a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, I help individuals and businesses reduce what they owe, resolve disputes, and plan ahead with confidence.
Board CertifiedTaxation Law Specialist, State Bar of California
LL.M. TaxationAdvanced training in federal and state tax law
20+ YearsFocused tax law experience
Tax CourtPlanning judgment informed by defended positions
The position
Good tax planning is built to survive questions later.
As a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Taxation Law with more than 20 years of focused experience, Jason Galek translates complex tax rules into clear, actionable strategies across tax planning, controversy resolution, and litigation.
Tax Planning
Planning for equity compensation, startup and investment structures, real estate, business, and cross-border decisions before the tax result is locked in.
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Representation in audits, appeals, collection matters, penalties, and tax-related court proceedings.
ViewInternational Tax
Planning and controversy assistance for cross-border income, inbound U.S. tax matters, reporting, treaties, and international compliance.
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Where counsel helps
Consequential tax issues rarely stay in one box.
A stock option decision, real estate sale, cross-border report, or audit response can touch planning, compliance, and defense at once.
Business owners
Tax planning and compliance for operating decisions, transactions, payroll issues, and entity questions.
Audits and appeals
Representation before the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, and other taxing authorities, informed by litigation experience before the U.S. Tax Court.
Controversy judgment
When a position is questioned, clarity matters.
From high-stakes tax controversies to multi-jurisdictional tax planning, the work pairs sophisticated advocacy with direct, personal attention.
Proof
Credentials that reduce uncertainty before the first call.
Certification in Taxation Law requires examination, extensive experience, ongoing education, and favorable evaluation by other attorneys and judges.
Consultation
Start with the facts, the documents, and the decision ahead.
Initial consultations are complimentary and can be conducted in person, by phone, or by secure video conference.
