Dean Sage

Dean Sage

Attorney at Law

San Diego
California
Licensed in
CA, Tax Court
University of Michigan Law School

"Very prompt and attentive to work. Dean is awesome to work with."

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About
Dean represents client in all manners of tax controversy and provides comprehensive business consulting to corporations, LLCs, and non-profits. He has worked with multi-national companies, but most enjoys assisting small businesses with all legal matters from formation to dissolution.

Dean routinely represents individuals and businesses before the IRS and various state taxation agencies. From audits to appeals, he works closely with his clients to reach favorable outcomes and beneficial resolutions. Though he assists many clients in his home state of California, Dean values working with a diverse clientele throughout the country.
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out of 67 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Very prompt and attentive to work. Dean is awesome to work with."

Assist with Tax Filings
Posted on May 2, 2024
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"Absolutely fantastic. Navigated a lengthy IRS issue for us with a very successful outcome. Will work with him again."

Form Non-Profit
Posted on Mar 1, 2024
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"Dean has been great to work with. He is patient and helpful and always there when needed. Thank you Dean!"

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on Feb 9, 2024
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"Dean helped us prepare and obtain our 501(c)3 approval with the IRS. His knowledge, dedication, and patience with us was exemplary, and the process went off without complication. I cannot express how much of a help Dean was to us. He was always clear, communicative, and transparent through every step of the process. Cannot recommend him more highly."

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
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"Dean is has been fantastic within every areas - highly recommend!"

Assist with Outside General Counsel
Posted on Jun 30, 2023
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"Dean was very easy to work with and very clear about what he needed from me to achieve the mission. It was a pleasure working with Dean, and I definitely will again."

Assist with Tax Penalties
Posted on Jan 24, 2023

Work History

Sage Law Firm

Managing Partner

Jan 2016 - Present

Sage Law Firm is a boutique tax controversy and business consulting firm in San Diego, specializing in all matters of tax controversy with both federal and state tax agencies. We provide comprehensive consulting to businesses across the country, with an emphasis on startups, small businesses, and non-profits. We proudly assist clients with any legal need related to their business.

Jan 2016 - Present

Haack & Company International Tax and Business Consulting

Tax Controversy Specialist

Oct 2009 - Dec 2015

Lead representative and audit coordinator defending clients and corporations before the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies. In California, represented clients' interests before the FTB, EDD, BOE and Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Assisted clients in nationwide sales tax matters and international tax matters. Prepared clients for protests, appeals, and U.S. Tax Court.

Oct 2009 - Dec 2015

Rope Swing Productions

General Counsel

Aug 2007 - May 2009

Provided in-house counsel to a production company. Drafted all manner of business contracts including talent attachment agreements, licensing deals, non-disclosure, independent contractor, and profit-sharing agreements.

Aug 2007 - May 2009

Qualcomm

Legal Intern

May 2008 - Aug 2008

Maintained various contracts. Drafted and catalogued injunction documentation. Created corporate record files.

May 2008 - Aug 2008

U.S. District Court

Judicial Extern

May 2007 - Aug 2007

Researched relevant law and drafted order proposals for a variety of civil cases.

May 2007 - Aug 2007
Publications on UpCounsel

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