Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli, a Tax Controversy Boutique, APC

Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli, a Tax Controversy Boutique, APC Former IRS Attorney | We Solve Tax Problems So You Keep More Money

Tax and Business Law Firm in southern California and Arizona, practicing in the following areas: Tax Controversy and Business

Selling a small business involves far more than agreeing on a purchase price.A properly structured transaction requires ...
06/15/2026

Selling a small business involves far more than agreeing on a purchase price.

A properly structured transaction requires careful legal review to protect both financial interests and long-term liability exposure.

Here's what a business lawyer typically handles in a small business sale:

• Drafting and reviewing the purchase agreement
• Conducting due diligence analysis
• Managing lease and contract assignments
• Allocating assets and liabilities clearly
• Structuring the transaction for tax efficiency
• Drafting risk-mitigation and indemnification provisions

Each of these components affects what happens after closing — including potential disputes, tax consequences, and ongoing obligations.

A well-drafted agreement does more than finalize the deal.
It defines responsibility, limits exposure, and protects your position long after the transaction is complete.

If you are considering buying or selling a small business, early legal review can significantly reduce post-closing risk.

06/15/2026

California business owners can have their company reimburse them for things like phone bills, home office use, vehicle costs, and travel without any of it counting as personal income. The catch is that the setup has to be done correctly, and getting it wrong quietly adds up to thousands in extra tax each year.

06/15/2026

That piece of mail you’re tempted to ignore isn’t just paper.

Most people think if something isn’t “official yet,” it can wait. But the early stage is often where things are already moving behind the scenes.

There’s a point where requests stop being requests. And if you don’t see what changes at that moment, you might react too late without realizing it.

Watch this. Don’t guess with this kind of situation.

06/14/2026

An IRS notice in California is not a final verdict. It is the opening move in a legal process, and each letter comes with a deadline, a specific right to respond, and an opening to change how the case plays out.

06/14/2026

Most people panic the second that letter shows up. Some should. Some really shouldn’t.

People talk about “an IRS audit” like it’s one thing. It’s not. One type may just want a paper. Another can turn your whole year upside down.

The first clue is right there in the notice. Most folks miss it and walk into the wrong fight from day one.

Watch this. You’ll want to know the gap.

06/13/2026

Federal tax trouble in California rarely stays federal for long. The state has its own collection arms that follow close behind the IRS, and handling one case without a plan for the other often leads to paying off the same problem twice.

06/13/2026

You think having “a tax guy” means you’re covered.

Most people do not find out there’s a gap until the letters start showing up. Filing papers and protecting yourself are not the same thing.

There’s one part of this almost nobody asks about early on. Then things get real fast.

Watch this. Better to know now than later.

06/12/2026

You raise your prices… but still feel behind.

Most people look at the bill and stop there. But the real drag tends to show up later, in places they were not even watching.

There’s a part of this most business owners miss until their books get looked at close. That’s when small stuff turns into a long week.

Watch this. Worth knowing before the year ends.

Tax controversy is not general practice work.It requires focused experience in procedure, enforcement strategy, negotiat...
06/11/2026

Tax controversy is not general practice work.

It requires focused experience in procedure, enforcement strategy, negotiation leverage, and litigation readiness.

As a boutique tax controversy firm, our work centers on defense — audits, collections, fraud allegations, appeals, and high-exposure disputes.

When exposure is significant, structure matters.
When enforcement escalates, preparation matters.
When the stakes are high, strategy leads.

If you're facing an IRS or state tax issue, understanding your position early can change the trajectory of your case.

06/11/2026

IRS letters sent to California taxpayers almost always include a right to respond or appeal, but the deadline to do so is rarely obvious. Missing that window, even by a few days, can take real options off the table for good.

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