The Self-Attorney’s Guide to Writing EVERYTHING OFF: Extended Edition (Presented by Tax Rep)

Eric L. Green | Green & Sklarz, LLC.

Eric is a managing partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Eric L. Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation before the Department of Justice Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service and state Departments of Revenue Services. He is a frequent lecturer on tax topics for many national organizations, including Insightful Accountant, CCH, the NAEA, the NATP, the ABA Tax Section and the Connecticut Society of CPAs. Attorney Green has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Connecticut School of Law. He was the author and lecturer of the University of Connecticut School of Business IRS Representation Certificate Program, and has served as a columnist for CCH’s Journal of Practice & Procedure. He is the founder of Tax Rep LLC which coaches accountants and attorneys on building their own IRS Representation practices, and is the host of the weekly Tax Rep Network Podcast.

Mr. Green is the author of The Accountant’s Guide to IRS Collection, The Accountant’s Guide to Resolving Tax Debts, The Accountant’s Guide to Resolving Payroll Tax Debts and The Insider’s Guide to Offers-in-Compromise.

Leighanne Lafrenz Nickle, CPA MBA | Lafrenz Nickle CPA, Inc.

Ms. Nickle is a California licensed CPA with forensic accounting and tax practice in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Leighanne has over 20 years working in both public accounting and private industry. Ms. Nickle owns and operates a California CPA firm, where the focus of her practice is representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, the California Department of Tax and Fee (CDTFA), the California Employment Development Department (EDD), and California Child Support offices in Orange County, CA.

In addition, she has served as an expert witness for civil and criminal court proceedings regarding forensic accounting, tax, payroll issues, and child support payments. Ms. Nickle also serves on the Committee on Tax (COT) with CalCPA (California CPA). As a member of the COT, she works directly with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on tax matters and acts as a liaison between the local and state chapter and the California Franchise Tax Board. She also is a Speaker/Trainer for Tax Rep Network, LLC where she speaks on and trains other tax professionals on IRS tax representation methods and strategies.

SESSION 1 – How running a home-based business can open the door to massive deductions | 1:00pm – 1:20pm

Discover how structuring your law practice as a home-based business unlocks substantial tax savings. Learn which expenses qualify, how to properly categorize deductions, and the foundational steps every solo or self-employed attorney should take immediately.

SESSION 2 – The secrets to deducting meals, vacations, and even your kids’ college tuition—legally | 1:20pm – 1:40pm

Uncover legitimate strategies for deducting meals, travel, vacations, and family education expenses through your law practice. Learn the legal framework, documentation standards, and creative-yet-compliant approaches that turn personal costs into business write-offs.

SESSION 3 – Audit-proof your tax return and ensure your business isn’t labeled a “hobby” by the IRS | 1:40pm – 2:00pm

Protect your practice from costly IRS reclassification and audit adjustments. Learn the specific recordkeeping practices, profit-motive indicators, and documentation systems that demonstrate legitimate business operations and withstand even the most aggressive IRS scrutiny.

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

SESSION 4 – How to choose the best business entity (and where to set it up) to maximize tax advantages | 2:10pm – 2:30pm

Navigate the critical entity selection decision facing every attorney. Compare LLCs, partnerships, and corporations across jurisdictions, evaluate state-specific tax advantages, and identify the optimal structure for maximizing deductions while minimizing liability and tax exposure.

SESSION 5 – Why a Subchapter S Corporation could be the golden ticket to saving thousands | 2:30pm –2:50pm

Explore how S Corporation election can dramatically reduce self-employment taxes for attorneys. Learn reasonable compensation rules, distribution strategies, conversion timing, and the practical mechanics that make this structure a powerful wealth-building tool.

SESSION 6 – Unlock the power of home office deductions and car write-offs without triggering red flags | 2:50pm – 3:10pm

Master the rules for legitimately claiming home office and vehicle deductions. Learn proper square footage calculations, exclusive-use requirements, mileage tracking standards, and documentation strategies that maximize deductions while avoiding common audit triggers.

Break | 3:10pm – 3:20pm

SESSION 7 – How to safely write off a second home and maximize real estate tax savings that most people miss | 3:20pm – 3:40pm

Learn legitimate strategies for deducting second-home expenses and capturing overlooked real estate tax benefits. Explore rental classification rules, business-use thresholds, depreciation opportunities, and documentation requirements that protect substantial deductions under IRS scrutiny.

SESSION 8 – Strategies for supercharging your fringe benefits and saving up to 40% on taxes by turbocharging your retirement savings | 3:40pm – 4:00pm

Maximize tax-advantaged retirement contributions and fringe benefit programs available to attorneys. Compare SEP-IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and defined benefit plans, and learn how strategic benefit design can shelter substantial income from taxation.

SESSION 9 – Critical Apps that can make tracking auto miles and expenses a breeze! | 4:00pm – 4:20pm

Discover the essential technology tools that automate expense tracking, mileage logging, and receipt management for attorneys. Learn which apps deliver audit-ready documentation, integrate with accounting systems, and eliminate the bookkeeping burden plaguing solo practitioners.