Tax Attorney OC - Daniel Layton

DWL Tax Law is the Newport Beach, CA practice of Daniel W. Layton, a tax attorney with more than 20 years of experience handling complex tax controversies. Layton is a former IRS trial attorney and ex-federal tax prosecutor for the Department of Justice.

The firm handles IRS, FTB, EDD, and sales tax audits, criminal tax defense, offers in compromise, FBAR submissions, innocent spouse relief, and employment tax matters. Layton has served four terms as Chair of the Orange County Bar Association's Tax Law Section, most recently in 2025. His courtroom record includes over 30 reported opinions and results ranging from full innocent spouse relief to a $250 million judgment. He earned his law degree at the University of Chicago.