Intro
Trent advises clients on both federal and state and local tax (SALT) issues. As a former attorney at the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel, he is particularly experienced in handling and resolving IRS audits for both individuals and entities. He also represents clients in California tax controversy matters, including administrative hearings, California Franchise Tax Board audits, and California Office of Tax Appeals hearings.
In addition, Trent is experienced in qualified small business stock (QSBS) and related IRC section 1202 issues. He assists international clients with IRS compliance issues and voluntary disclosures, and has experience advising public agency clients on obtaining available federal tax credits and navigating SALT issues. Furthermore, he has published articles on a variety of tax topics and has had his work featured in Law360.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Disability Law Journal at UCLA, Articles Editor
Masin Family Academic Excellence Silver Award for Constitutional Law I
Admissions and Courts
“After the Fire-Rebuilding Financial Resilience,” panelist, Morgan Stanley Webinar (March 2025)