Samuel Weinstein Astorga is an Associate in Greenberg Traurig’s San Francisco office and is a member of the firm’s U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. Sam focuses his practice on SALT and Federal tax compliance matters including property taxes, documentary transfer taxes, penalty abatements, business revivals, and voluntary disclosure agreements. Sam represents clients before California taxing authorities, including the Franchise Tax Board and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Sam is experienced in liaising with taxing authorities to effectively address client matters in administrative, transactional, and litigation matters.
Sam regularly advises on local tax issues such as the transient occupancy taxes, property tax refunds, and sales and use tax sharing agreements. Sam is also involved as a member of the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Bay Area Chapter and is an active mentor and contributor at the San Francisco Office’s summer associate program.
Concentrations
•Tax Compliance Counseling
•State and local tax
•Penalty Disputes
•Voluntary disclosures
•Real estate purchase and sale
