Several Kostelanetz attorneys will speak at the Annual Tax Controversy Seminar and BBQ on June 24, 2026, from 8 am to 12:30 pm Eastern at Bergen Community College. Kostelanetz LLP, Tax Practice Pro, and the Taxpayer Assistance Corporation are co-hosting the event.
Kostelanetz attorneys will participate in the following seminars starting at 8 am on June 24:
NY & NJ State and Local Tax Updates
Michael Sardar will participate in two panels during a seminar addressing regional SALT issues, including NY & NJ nexus rules, apportionment, recent case law, multi-state residency, post-Wayfair developments, and the role of state pro bono programs and LITCs in SALT cases.
Michael’s panel topics include “NY Sales Tax Update” and “SALT Case Law & Hot Topics Update.”
Other speakers on NY Sales Tax include Argi O’Leary, Ryan and Moshe Zupnick, Kaufman Rossin. Other speakers on SALT Case Law include Jeffrey Schechter, Cole Schotz P.C. and John Wertz, State Tax Law LLC.
IRS Criminal Tax Updates
Karen Kelly will participate in a seminar that covers trends in IRS criminal investigations and enforcement priorities, use of technology, including AI in criminal tax investigations, case law developments and defenses against prosecution, collaboration with DOJ and other agencies on crypto and offshore evasion, and whistleblower impacts and emerging risks.
Other speakers include Harry Chavis, IRS Criminal Investigation (Acting SAC) and Kathy Enstrom, Moore Tax Law Group.
Common Tax Issues Faced by Family Offices
Melissa Wiley will participate on a panel addressing the unique tax issues facing family offices across residency, planning, controversy, and criminal investigations.
Other speakers include Yvonne R. Cort, Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP; Michele F. L. Weiss, Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner; Scott Fink, Greenberg Traurig; David Richardson, Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP; Steve Wyatt, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka; Philipp Behrendt, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez; Roland Barral, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP; Megan Emond, GBX Group; Victoria Boon, Boon Tax Educators; Jonathan Kalinski, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez, PC; andValerie L. Makarewicz, Carlton Fields.
Tax Controversies Involving Entertainers, Performers, and Influencers - 2026
Shan Kadkoy will participate in a seminar that focuses on the unique tax challenges facing entertainers, performers, digital influencers, and college athletes with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.
Other speakers include Kimberly B. Tyson, K Tyson Law; Kelley C. Miller, Esq., Loeb & Loeb LLP; Olla Jaraysi, Dentons; Lani Rosado-Espinal, IRS Criminal Investigation (SAC); Phyllis Jo Kubey, EA, NYSSEA; Claire Voegele, Jones Day; Derek Ganter, IRS; and Robert Raiola, PKF O’Connor Davies.
