Vanst Law is a full services law firm offering corporate, litigation and tax legal services. Technology and virtual law efficiencies allow attorneys to focus their time on practicing law, not administrative tasks. Our attorneys are given the tools to do what they enjoy most: practice law and be advocates for their clients. As a tax attorney, Ms. Soares resolves personal, small business, and corporate tax problems with the IRS and California state tax authorities. She has represented hundreds of clients before the Internal Revenue Services (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and State Board of Equalization (SBOE).

Adjunct Professor for Tax Procedures, Practice and Ethics: A graduate level evening course focusing on all aspects of tax controversy including how a return is selected for audit, Tax Court, IRS collections, criminal investigations & state agencies’ audits. Developed course work for a semester long evening course for graduate accounting students.

Ms. Soares resolved personal, small business, and corporate tax problems with the IRS and California state tax authorities. She strategized with clients to ascertain the best solution to their tax problems and to mitigate their potential tax liabilities and/or collection activity taken. Ms. Soares has represented hundreds of clients before the Internal Revenue Services (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and State Board of Equalization (SBOE).

Draft, review and revise contracts including employment, franchise (master/unit), asset purchase, stock sale, non-disclosure, promissory notes, trademark applications, etc. Assist with business planning, entity formation, and drafting of LLC and corporate operating agreements, EINs, 25102fs, and meeting minutes. Provide IRS/FTB/BOE tax representation including inquires, negotiations, audits and litigation. M&A including extensive due diligence in the purchase and sale of national businesses including negotiations, contract review, financial statement review and verification. Review and revise client’s company handbooks, job descriptions, and human resource policies.

Research and analyze complex issues surrounding the processes and systems of organizations. Implement strategic planning, business flow analysis, organizational planning, and system implementations. Provide recommendations improving processes, efficiency and practices. Assist with reviewing tax returns, conduct tax planning and tax research for individuals, small and multinational companies. Provide information to clients regarding avoidance or resolution of problems with federal, state, and local taxing authorities. Perform various tax-based calculations as well as tax related research to ensure compliance with state, federal, international law and treaties.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Southern District of Florida Certified Legal Intern - Economic Crimes Division (full time) U.S. v. Bachynsky: Provided two days of testimony as a government summary witness. Assisted with witness interviews, exhibits & preparation for six-week trial.

US SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION Miami, FL Legal Intern - Enforcement DivisionWorked closely with internal CPAs and attorneys on external investigations of alleged churning, revenue recognition errors and a variety of securities investigations.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Southern District of Florida Miami, FL, Honorable William M. Hoeveler, Senior U.S. District Judge, Judicial Legal InternApplied research and writing skills to real facts while working closely with supervising staff attorneys and judge. Worked with Senior Attorney to analyze and summarize witness testimony focusing on a large environmental case

Prepared monthly financial statements and internal budgets for the doctors of Children’s Hospital of San Diego (now Rady’s CHSD) and four separate sub-corporations. Analyzed and recorded monthly journal entries. Reconciled monthly bank statements into Great Plains accounting system. Performed various levels/functions regarding reconciliations, accounts payables and accounts receivables.