Frank Zabaleta enjoys a good tax puzzle—and after starting his career on the IRS side of the desk, he knows how to look at it from more than one angle. As a Tax & Advisory Partner at LSL, he helps real estate clients, healthcare businesses, estates and trusts, and high-net-worth individuals work through complex tax questions. His approach is practical and personable: make the options understandable, look for opportunities to reduce taxes, and help clients feel prepared for their next decision.

Frank began his career as an IRS Revenue Agent in 1987, and that background gives him a valuable perspective when representing clients in IRS and state tax audits, resolving tax matters, and helping them understand their reporting obligations. In November 2026, Frank joined LSL as a Partner, continuing the client relationships he has built over the years with the support of LSL’s expanded team and resources.

His real estate work includes advising on 1031 exchanges, property purchases and sales, cost segregation studies, and depreciation planning. He also assists with estate and trust planning, administration accounting, and related tax returns. For healthcare businesses and individual clients, his work ranges from entity selection and reasonable compensation to charitable giving, capital gains, and multistate tax planning.

Frank enjoys the variety that comes with the profession. A new question, a complicated tax issue, or a conversation with the IRS gives him something to work through. His goal is to help clients understand what matters, identify opportunities to reduce their tax liabilities, and feel better prepared to make decisions

Outside of work, Frank enjoys spending time with his wife and three grown daughters. A baseball history enthusiast, he collects memorabilia and catches games whenever he can. His favorite teams include the Angels, Dodgers, and Dallas Cowboys.

Professional and Civic Involvement

PrimeGlobal, firm member

Arizona Society of CPAs

Kiwanis Club of Redlands

Inland Action

Education

B.S. in Accounting, minor in Political Science — University of Redlands