Jack Zhang is a founding partner of Zhang & Zhang Law Office, where he leads the firm’s taxation and estate planning practice. With over 16 years of experience in tax law, Jack has evolved from tax preparation to progressive, strategic tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Expertise
Jack specializes in a wide range of tax and estate planning matters:
- IRS audit representation and defense
- Legal entity taxation planning and organization structures
- Personal tax planning and optimization
- Estate planning with tax-efficient strategies
- Special tax-saving trusts (irrevocable trusts, grantor trusts, life insurance trusts)
- Cross-border tax considerations for US-China business owners
Career
Before co-founding Zhang & Zhang, Jack built extensive experience across multiple domains of tax practice:
- Wolters Kluwer — Tax consultant for the leading provider of tax, accounting, and audit software
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Gained firsthand insight into federal tax enforcement and compliance
- U.S. Attorney’s Office — Experience with tax-related legal proceedings
- Chugh, LLP — Associate at the professional services firm, handling complex tax matters
Philosophy
Jack believes that proactive tax planning is one of the most impactful things a business owner can do for their family’s future. Rather than reacting to tax obligations, he works with clients to structure their affairs for maximum tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
Jack holds a J.D. from Southwestern University and a Masters of Business Taxation from USC.