Magda Abdo-Gomez
Tax and Bankruptcy Lawyer, formerly with the IRS. Over 35 years of experience.EDUCATION: -Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) with majors in French and Mathematics; University of Miami. -Juris Doctor (Law), University of Florida -Master of Laws (Tax), University of Florida WORK EXPERIENCE: -Magda Abdo-Gomez, lawyer -TAX LAWYER: As a former IRS attorney with over 33 years of experience providing legal help to taxpayers before the IRS I focus on providing all manner of tax relief including: -IRS payment plan -Tax lien matters -Levies and wage garnishment -IRS audits -Tax Court litigation -BANKRUPTCY LAWYER: With over 30 years of experience and as a professor of bankruptcy, I can assist clients in obtaining debt relief through bankruptcy (Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy). I also assist creditors affected by the filing of a bankruptcy. -ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE: I help clients to plan their estate so as to minimize the effect of probate and to ease end of life issues for family members. Assuring that all necessary documents are in place. -Will, Last Will and Testament -Power of Attorney -Living Will -Health Care Directive ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW: St. Thomas University teaching Bankruptcy, and Law Office Management and faculty liaison of the Bankruptcy Clinic. Taught Debtor Creditor Rights for 10 years. FORMER IRS ATTORNEY AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY: Handling all tax matters for the IRS, including Tax Court trial work and representation before the US Bankruptcy Court. FORMER COMMISSIONER MIAMI DADE COUNTY COMMISSION OF ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST Member of: -Florida Bar -American Bar Association -Bankruptcy Bar Southern District of Florida -Coral Gables Bar Association -South Miami Kendall Bar Association -Florida Lawyers Network LICENSES: -All courts of Florida -US Tax Court -Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida -Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
- University of Miami
- B.A. | Mathematics and French
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude, President's Honor Roll, Dean's List, Delta Theta Mu Honor Society, Pi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi Honor Society
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- University of Florida
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: Dean's List
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- University of Florida
- LL.M. | Taxation
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- Adjunct Professor
- St. Thomas University School of Law
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- Teach bankruptcy law and law office management, head the bankruptcy clinic. Taught debtor-creditor rights and legal accounting.
- Attorney
- Magda Abdo-Gomez, Lawyer
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- Tax Expert (seasonal)
- Intuit
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- Mendez, Rothbard & Molieri (f/k/a Klein, Mendez & Rothbard)
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- Special Assistant US Attorney
- US Deparment of Justice
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- Represented IRS in Bankruptcy Court
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- US Department of the Treasury, Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
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- IRS Issues Alert on Newly Detected Scams
- Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
- Understanding the Saver's Credit
- Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
- Tax Planning Includes Good Recordkeeping
- Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
- Tax Law Changes for the 2022 Filing Season
- Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
- Independent Contractor or Employee?
- Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
- IRS Issues, Monthly chapter meeting, Miami, Florida
- Florida Lawyers Network
- What Every Attorney Needs to Know About the IRS Statute of Limitations, Florida Bar Tax Section Monthly Meeting, Webinar
- Florida Bar Tax Section
- IRS Myths, FLN Monthly meeting
- Florida Lawyers Network
- Choosing a Tax Return Preparer and IRS Penalties, Ante Usted
- WLRN (PBS Station)
- Proposed changes to ethics of law firm ownership and fee sharing, Monthly meeting, Miami, Florida
- Florida Lawyers Network
- Pro Bono Honor Roll
- US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Pro Bono Attorney Honor Roll
- Legal Services of Greater Miami
- Pro Bono Service Award
- Dade Legal Aid Put Something Back
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale Hubbell
- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys # 557370
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- Hispanic National Bar Association
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- South Miami Kendall Bar Association
- Director (2019-present)
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- Bankruptcy Bar Southern District of Florida
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- Activities: CARE Committee
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- Florida State Bar # 352810
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- Activities: Senior Lawyer Committee 2017-2018
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- Florida Lawyers Network
- Membership Director
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- Florida Lawyers Network
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- South Miami Kendall Bar Association
- Chairman Membership Committee
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- Coral Gables Bar Association
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- Florida Association of Women Lawyers
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- MIami Dade County Commissoin of Ethics and Public Trust
- Commissioner
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- Florida
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Free Consultation
Free 15 minute phone consultation for bankruptcy matters.
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration
- French
- Spanish