Eric D. Swenson

Mr. Swenson’s practice encompasses both tax controversy and tax planning. Mr. Swenson has represented corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and individuals in federal, state and local tax disputes including audits, appeals and litigation before and against the Internal Revenue Service, CA Franchise Tax Board, CA Employment Development Department, CA Board of Equalization, San Diego County Assessor, and other state taxing authorities. Mr. Swenson has also advised on complex business transactions, including structuring and planning corporate mergers and acquisitions, such as tax-free reorganizations, debt and equity restructuring, litigation settlements, employment and executive compensation related tax issues, and the formation and operation of corporations, limited liability companies, S corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Swenson previously worked as an attorney for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in San Diego and most recently at DLA Piper in San Diego.

Mr. Swenson received his B.S. in Accounting from Millikin University and his law degree from Southern Illinois University. Additionally, he attended the University of San Diego School of Law, obtaining a Masters of Law in Taxation. Mr. Swenson is admitted to practice in California, Illinois and the United States Tax Court.

Mr. Swenson is currently the Chair of the Income and Other Tax Committee of the California State Bar Taxation Section and has recently served as both a member of the Executive Committee of the California State Bar Taxation Section and as the chair of the Taxation Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

Mr. Swenson is currently the President of the Pacific Beach Community Foundation in San Diego.

Recent News Coverage

• Soto, Onell R. "Slot player can't get a handle on his hang-up," San Diego Union Tribune, March 16, 2008
• Sherwin, Doug. "Tax attorney uses knowledge of IRS to aid in tax disputes," San Diego Daily Transcript, April 5, 2007

Recent Articles/Publications

• “IRS Announces ‘Last Chance’ Offshore Voluntary Disclosure with August 31, 2011 Deadline,” February 2011
• “Corporate Officers and Directors Beware: Do Not Borrow Employee Payroll Taxes to Pay Business Expense,” March 2010
• "Final Section 409A Amendment Deadline is December 31, 2008," October 2008

Recent Seminars and Speeches

• "The 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative: How it Works and Who May Benefit," Whittier Law School, 2011 Income Tax Seminar, June 2011
• “Equity Compensation Tax Considerations for Start-Ups,” Entrepreneur Forum: Procopio’s Winning Strategies for Start-Ups and Emerging Growth Companies, San Diego, CA, January 27, 2011