Magda Abdo-Gomez

Tax and Bankruptcy Lawyer, formerly with the IRS. Over 35 years of experience.

10+ 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

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
Video Conferencing Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 15 minute phone consultation for bankruptcy matters.
Florida
Since 1982
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Languages

  • French
  • Spanish

Adjunct Professor
Widener University Delaware School of Law
2025 –

Current

Adjunct Professor
St. Thomas University School of Law
2005 –

Current

Teach bankruptcy law and law office management, head the bankruptcy clinic. Taught debtor-creditor rights and legal accounting.
Attorney
Magda Abdo-Gomez, Lawyer
1988 –

Current

Tax Expert (seasonal)
Intuit
2020 –

2022

Attorney
Mendez, Rothbard & Molieri (f/k/a Klein, Mendez & Rothbard)
2004 –

2008

Special Assistant US Attorney
US Deparment of Justice
1986 –

1988

Represented IRS in Bankruptcy Court
Attorney
US Department of the Treasury, Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
1984 –

1988

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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Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
2023
Pro Bono Attorney Honor Roll
Legal Services of Greater Miami
2023
Client Choice Award
Avvo
2023
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2022
Pro Bono Service Award
Dade Legal Aid Put Something Back
2022

Pro Bono Attorney Honor Roll
Legal Services of Greater Miami
2022
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
2022
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
2022
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2021
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
2021
AV Preeminent
Martidale-Hubbell
2021
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2020
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2020
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2019
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2019
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
2019
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2018
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
2018
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
2018
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2017
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2017
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
2017
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2016
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
2015
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2015
Pro Bono Honor Roll
US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
2014
Volunteer of the Year
UF Alumni Association, Miami Chapter
2014
Power Woman of the Year
Miami Sun Post
2007

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

&nbsp# 557370

2017 –
Current
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Bankruptcy Bar Southern District of Florida

1989 –
Current
Activities: CARE Committee
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Florida State Bar

&nbsp# 352810

Member
1982 –
Current
Activities: Senior Lawyer Committee 2017-2018
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Florida Lawyers Network

Membership Director
2023 –
2024
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Hispanic National Bar Association

2017 –
2024
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South Miami Kendall Bar Association

Director (2019-present)
2016 –
2023
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Florida Lawyers Network

Membership Director
2014 –
2022
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Florida Lawyers Network

2013 –
2022
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South Miami Kendall Bar Association

Chairman Membership Committee
2020 –
2021
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Coral Gables Bar Association

2015 –
2019
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Florida Association of Women Lawyers

2015 –
2016
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MIami Dade County Commissoin of Ethics and Public Trust

Commissioner
2007 –
2010
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Articles & Publications
The Corporate Transparency Act: To File or not to File
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 30, 2024
Year End Tax Planning Tips
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 2, 2024
Education Tax Credits
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2024
Time for a Tax Check Up
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 1, 2024
IRS’s Efforts to Combat Tax Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 3, 2024

Hobbies and Businesses: What you need to know
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 8, 2024
IRS Issues Taxpayer Alert Regarding Tax Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 1, 2024
Disaster Preparation Tips
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 3, 2024
IRS’s 2024 Dirty Dozen
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 1, 2024
Tax Time Guidance
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 1, 2024
Independent Contractor or Employee?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 2, 2024
Choosing a Reputable Tax Preparer
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 1, 2024
IRS Penalty Relief Program but back to Business as Usual
January 2, 2024
Twelve News Items from the IRS
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 1, 2023
What has the IRS been up to?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2023
New Filing Requirements for Many Businesses
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 2, 2023
Will the IRS show up at my door unannounced?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 1, 2023
IRS Warns of Numerous Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 1, 2023
Home Energy Credits
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 3, 2023
IRS’s Dirty Dozen for 2023
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2023
Taxation of Nonfungible Tokens (NFT)
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 25, 2023
Tax Filing Deadline is Near Beware of IRS Penalties
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 3, 2023
IRS Issues Alert on Newly Detected Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 3, 2023
Understanding the Saver’s Credit
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2023
Tax Planning Includes Good Recordkeeping
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 1, 2023
Tax Law Changes for the 2022 Filing Season
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 3, 2023
Independent Contractor or Employee?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 1, 2022
IRS Warns Employers of Third Parties Promoting Employee Retention Credit Claims
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2022
Beware of Texting Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 2, 2022
Act by September 30 to Qualify for Waiver of Certain Penalties
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 19, 2022
What You Need to Know About Business Travel Deductions
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 2, 2022
Taxation of Virtual Currency
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 1, 2022
IRS’ Dirty Dozen for 2022
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 1, 2022
Reconstructing Records After a Disaster
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2022
A Health Savings Account as a Retirement Tool
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 2, 2022
Understanding Roth IRAs
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 1, 2022
Understanding Traditional IRAs
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2022
Tax Responsibiliites when Closing a Business
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 1, 2022
Choosing a Tax Return Preparer
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 3, 2022
End of Year Tax Planning Tips
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 2, 2021
Charity Fraud Awareness
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2021
Tax Implications of Hobby Activities
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 1, 2021
Education Expenses: Exclusions, Deductions and Credits
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 1, 2021
Tax Ramifications of Selling your Home
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 2, 2021
What to do if you Receive a Letter from the IRS
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2021
Beware of IRS Penalties
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 3, 2021
Changes to Meal Expense Deduction
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 9, 2021
Deducting Personal Protection Equipment
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 1, 2021
Tax Filing Deadline Extended
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 17, 2021
THe Home Office Deduction in Times of COVID
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2021
Amendments to COVID Related Tax Laws
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 29, 2021
IRS Announces Filing Date
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 18, 2021
Getting Ready for Tax Season
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 4, 2021
IRS Position Overruled
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January 1, 2021
New IRS Security Measures for Taxpayers
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 16, 2020
Twelve News Items from the IRS
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 1, 2020
IRS Scam Alert
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 4, 2020
Meal and Entertainment Deduction
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 2, 2020
Upcoming IRS Deadlines
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 1, 2020
IRS Releases Draft of 2020 Return (1040)
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 1, 2020
IRS Unveils the Dirty Dozen List of Scams 2020
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 3, 2020
Important Tax Changes for 2020
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 20, 2020
What has been Going on at the IRS During the COVID Pandemic?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 23, 2020
Planning for Hurricane Season
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2020
Recent Updates Regarding Stimulus Payment
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 20, 2020
The Employee Retention Credit
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 26, 2020
The Paid Medical and Family Leave Credit
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 26, 2020
Effect of Travel Disruptions due to COVID-19 on Foreign Income Exclusion and Alien Tax Status
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 25, 2020
IRS Registry for Stimulus Payment Available
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 25, 2020
Net Operating Loss Carrybacks Under the CARES Act
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 25, 2020
Stimulus Payment Updates and May 5 Deadline
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 25, 2020
The IRS’s Response to COVID-19 and the People First Initiative
Magda Abdo-Gomez Blog
April 25, 2020
Update on Tax Filing Deadlines
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 9, 2020
Scams Involving Stimulus Payment
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 6, 2020
Update on Stimulus Payment
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 31, 2020
Impact of Recent Legislation on your Taxes
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 30, 2020
Stimulus Distribution and Registration
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 10, 2020
Errors to Avoid when Filing your tax Return
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 2, 2020
New Tax Law May Affect Your Retirement
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 3, 2020
Tips for Tax Season
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 6, 2020
Year End Tax Planning
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 2, 2019
Scam Alert Regarding IRS Liens
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2019
Claiming a Home Office Deduction
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 1, 2019
IRS Warns of Latest Scam
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 3, 2019
Planning for Natural Disasters
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 1, 2019
IRS Releases Draft of new form W-4
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 1, 2019
Tax Considerations when Selling your Home
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 3, 2019
Tips for Protecting Yourself when Making Charitable Contributions
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 1, 2019
Tax Filing Deadline is Approaching Beware of Penalites
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 1, 2019
Will the IRS come to my home or Business
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2019
IRS Will Waive Estimated Tax Penalty for Certain Taxpayers
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 4, 2019
Effect of Government Shutdown on Tax Filing and Tax Refunds
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 9, 2019
IRS Warns Employers of Scams Involving W-2s, Direct Deposits and Transfers
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 7, 2019
The New IRS Form 1040
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 21, 2018
End of Year Tax Planning Tips
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 3, 2018
IRS Issues Guidance on Meal and Entertainment Expenses
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2018
What are your Rights as a Taxpayer?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 1, 2018
Tips for Amending a Tax Return
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 4, 2018
Will you be Filing Your 2019 Return on a Postcard?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 1, 2018
Hurricane Season is Here Beware Storms and Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
July 2, 2018
New IRS Alert A Twist on an Old Scam
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2018
What you need to know about tax withholding under the new tax act
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 1, 2018
Overview of the Qualified Business Income Deduction
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 2, 2018
Navigating the New Deduction for Qualified Business Income
Tax Notes
March 19, 2018
Itemized Deductions Under the New Tax Act
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2018
Entertain Expenses Deduction Under New Tax Act
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 1, 2018
The New Tax Law
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 20, 2017
Year End Tax Planning
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 4, 2017
Ten Tips for Dealing with an IRS Audit
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2017
Red Flags that may Trigger an IRS Audit
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 4, 2017
Important News from the IRS Regarding Hurricane Irma
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 14, 2017
Will the IRS Audit Me?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
September 5, 2017
IRS Summertime Scams
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
August 1, 2017
Tax Tips for Hurricane Season
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
June 1, 2017
How Long Should I Keep Tax Records?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
May 1, 2017
Will Tax Laws Affect your Travel Plans?
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
April 1, 2017
Home Mortgage Interest is Deductible, or Maybe Not
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
March 1, 2017
IRAs vs Roth IRAs: A Primer
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
February 1, 2017
Beware of Expiring Tax Provisions Mortgage Loan Forgiveness
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
January 2, 2017
Make the Right Moves: End of Year Tax Tips
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
December 1, 2016
Effect of Trump’s Tax Plan on You
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 20, 2016
IRS to Implement New Program
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2016
Time Barred Claims in Bankruptcy and the FDCPA
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
November 1, 2016
Disaster Planning
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 15, 2016
Protect Your Wallet Beware of IRS Scam
Magda Abdo-Gomez Newsletter
October 15, 2016
The Life of a Money Judgment in Florida Is Limited—For Only Some Purposes
Florida Bar
July 1, 2005

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14850 S.W. 26 Street
Suite 112
Miami, FL 33185
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Telephone: (305) 559-7478