Tax Planning Attorney in Las Vegas
We help individuals and businesses in Las Vegas reduce tax liability, stay compliant, and build long-term wealth through proactive, legally sound tax strategies.


Facing a large tax bill or IRS notice? Here is what you need to know.
Tax law changes constantly, and the stakes are high. A missed deduction, a poorly structured business entity, or an unplanned asset sale can cost you tens of thousands of dollars — or trigger an audit.
At CPA Attorney LLC, we work with individuals and businesses in Las Vegas who are tired of overpaying and want a clear, proactive plan. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a high-income earner, or managing inherited assets, we will identify every legal strategy available to you.
- Reducing self-employment and payroll tax exposure
- Choosing the right business structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)
- Timing income and deductions strategically across tax years
- Planning around real estate, investments, and capital gains
- Responding to IRS notices, audits, and back-tax obligations
- Estate and gift tax planning integrated with your broader strategy
Tax Planning services we provide
Every engagement is tailored to your situation. Below are the specific areas we cover.
Individual tax planning
Year-round strategy for W-2 earners, self-employed individuals, and high-net-worth clients to minimize federal and Nevada state tax obligations.
Learn moreBusiness entity structuring
Guidance on forming or converting to the entity type that minimizes your effective tax rate while protecting your personal assets.
Learn moreIRS audit defense
Representation before the IRS at all examination levels, including correspondence audits, field audits, and appeals.
Capital gains tax strategies
Planning around the sale of real estate, securities, and business interests to defer or reduce capital gains exposure.
Retirement and deferred compensation planning
Structuring qualified and non-qualified plans — 401(k), SEP-IRA, defined benefit — to maximize pre-tax contributions and reduce current-year income.
Estate and gift tax integration
Coordinating your annual gifting strategy, trust structures, and estate plan to minimize transfer taxes across generations.
Learn moreReady to reduce your tax planning burden?
Speak with an attorney who is also a licensed CPA. Your consultation is free and confidential.
How our process works
From your first call to long-term strategy, here is exactly what to expect when you work with us.
Free initial consultation
We review your current tax situation, goals, and any pending IRS issues. No obligation — just clarity on what is possible.
Tax liability analysis
We analyze your prior returns, entity structure, and income sources to identify missed deductions and planning opportunities.
Custom strategy development
You receive a written tax plan with specific recommendations, projected savings, and implementation steps.
Implementation and filing
We handle all filings, entity documents, and IRS correspondence as part of the engagement — no handoffs to another firm.
Year-round monitoring
Tax law changes, your life changes. We review your plan quarterly and adjust proactively so you are never caught off guard.
Meet the team

Lenny Whiting
Admitted 2012 · NV Bar #14822
I founded CPA Attorney LLC to fill the gap between accounting and legal strategy. With dual credentials as a licensed CPA and Nevada attorney, I help clients keep more of what they earn — legally and permanently.
Full bioRecent case results
$312,000 in tax savings
Restructured a Las Vegas real estate investor's portfolio through a cost segregation study and entity conversion, reducing annual tax liability by over $312,000.
IRS audit closed with $0 additional tax
Represented a small business owner through a three-year field audit. All proposed adjustments were successfully rebutted.
$89,000 in back-tax resolution
Negotiated an installment agreement for a client with $89,000 in outstanding federal tax debt, avoiding levy action.
40% effective rate reduction
Converted a sole proprietorship to an S-Corp and restructured compensation, reducing the client's effective federal tax rate from 32% to under 19%.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend on individual facts and circumstances.
What our tax planning clients say
Real outcomes from real clients in Las Vegas and the surrounding area.
Tax Planning frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about tax planning.
A CPA specializes in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation. A tax attorney specializes in the legal aspects of tax law — structuring transactions, defending audits, and litigating disputes with the IRS. At CPA Attorney LLC, our team holds both credentials, so you get integrated advice without hiring two separate firms.
Get your free consultation today
All communications are protected by attorney-client privilege. Tell us about your situation and we will get back to you promptly.
- 702-852-2577
- hello@cpaattorney.com
- 10155 W Twain Ave Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
