Sammy Kim

Attorney Sammy Kim is an experienced tax attorney and the founder of The Law Offices of Sammy Kim in Fairfax, Virginia. She represents individuals and businesses across the United States in complex federal and state tax matters, including audits, collections, penalty abatement, foreign asset reporting, payroll tax disputes, and tax litigation. Her practice focuses on helping clients resolve IRS and state tax issues efficiently while minimizing financial and emotional stress.

Admitted to practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Attorney Kim is known for her strategic, results-driven approach and her ability to make complicated tax problems understandable. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Association, and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, organizations that reflect her ongoing commitment to professional excellence and continuing education in tax law.

Clients describe Sammy as both highly skilled and remarkably approachable, noting her ability to explain difficult IRS matters in plain language while providing clear direction and reassurance. Her calm demeanor and precision in advocacy have earned her the trust of clients and peers alike. One client, whose IRS penalty case was resolved in just a few months, shared that Sammy “understood my situation immediately and took care of everything,” emphasizing that her approach was “completely different from other law firms.”

Sammy’s legal career is built on a foundation of personalized representation and proactive communication. She believes that every tax issue, no matter how overwhelming, can be solved with a clear plan, strong legal reasoning, and consistent follow-up with the IRS. Her office is recognized for combining legal expertise with a supportive, client-centered atmosphere, where clients feel heard and guided through each step of their case.

Her experience extends to international and cross-border tax compliance, including FBAR and FATCA filings, foreign gift reporting, and representation of expatriates and foreign nationals with U.S. tax obligations. Sammy is fluent in English and Korean, enabling her to serve a diverse client base that includes individuals and business owners with international financial interests.

In recent years, Sammy has been featured in case studies and press releases for her success in securing full IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty abatements and resolving high-value disputes through Doubt as to Liability Offers in Compromise, a rare and specialized IRS relief strategy. Her cases consistently demonstrate her ability to simplify complex tax arguments and present compelling evidence that results in favorable outcomes.

At the core of her work, Sammy Kim’s philosophy is simple: every client deserves clarity, compassion, and resolution. Whether she is representing a local business owner in Virginia or a taxpayer across the country, she remains committed to protecting her clients’ rights and achieving the best possible resolution for every case.