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Bryan C. Skarlatos Participates In A Panel Discussion Entitled “Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting of Real Estate Transactions and other Bank Secrecy Act Amendments Affecting Tax Practitioners"
2022-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On June 8, 2022, Bryan C. Skarlatos participates in a panel discussion entitled “Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting of Real Estate Transactions and other Bank Secrecy Act Amendments Affecting Tax Practitioners” hosted by The Florida Bar Association.
Description: This program will cover the following topics:

Overview of selected portions of the AML Act of 2020.
Changes to cryptocurrency rules.
Regulation of antiquities and possibly artwork.
Criminal law statutory additions and penalty changes.
Corporate Transparency Act.
2022 Regulatory Initiatives.

Panelists

Ian Comisky, icomisky@foxrothschild.com
Lester M. Joseph, lester.m.joseph@wellsfargo.com
Bryan C. Skarlatos, bskarlatos@kflaw.com

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Megan L. Brackney Leads A Program Entitled “Ethical Dilemmas in Representation” For ENGAGE 22
2022-06-08 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
On June 8, 2022, Megan L. Brackney leads a program entitled “Ethical Dilemmas in Representation” for ENGAGE 22, a conference hosted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Description: This program covers the Circular 230 and AICPA ethics rules that apply to tax practitioners, and how they can help attorneys navigate difficult situations with clients. Brackney discusses the ethical duties when discovering a client’s non-compliance, how to handle a client who does not want to cooperate with an audit, and how to correct false information provided by the client to the IRS. CPE credit is offered for this event.
Learning Objectives:

Recall the ethical rules that apply to practitioners who represent clients before the IRS.
Identify strategies for handling difficult situations with clients who are not compliant.

Speaker

Megan L. Brackney, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP;

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Sharon L. McCarthy Participates In A Panel Entitled "The Criminal Tax Case From Start to Finish" At The 2022 IRS Representation Conference
2022-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
On June 10, 2022, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel entitled “The Criminal Tax Case From Start to Finish” at the 2022 IRS Representation Conference.
Description:
This panel reviews how criminal tax cases get started, how cases are worked, and what the process is from start to finish. The panel focuses on the role of the Kovel accountant and when the Kovel arrangement works and does not work.
Moderator:
Eric L. Green, Esq., Green & Sklarz LLC, New Haven, CT
Panelists:
Sharon McCarthy, Esq., Kostelanetz Fink LLP, New York, NY
Maria Papageorgiou, Special Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation, Bridgeport, CT
Kristen Rico, Esq., Senior Counsel, IRS Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, Philadelphia, PA
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Sharon L. McCarthy Participates In A Panel Entitled "When Failure to File a Return Becomes Criminal" At The 2022 IRS Representation Conference
2022-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
On June 10, 2022, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel entitled “When Failure to File a Return Becomes Criminal” at the 2022 IRS Representation Conference.
Description:
This panel reviews the fundamentals of representing taxpayers in civil tax controversy by focusing on representing taxpayers who have failed to file tax returns. The program provides an overview of the key statutes and procedures, including potential penalties, and available defenses. The discussion reviews what causes the failure to file a return or several returns to move from a civil issue to a criminal issue, and what federal prosecutors look for when determining to pursue the issue as a criminal violation.
Moderator:
Barbara Kaplan, Esq. Greenberg Traurig, LLP, New York, NY
Panelists:
Sharon McCarthy, Esq., Kostelanetz Fink LLP, New York, NY
Anastasia King, Assistant United States Tax Attorney, Department of Justice, New Haven, CT
Maria Papageorgiou, Special Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation, Bridgeport, CT
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Caroline D. Ciraolo Co-Chairs A Panel Entitled "Criminal Tax Update" At The 14th Annual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends Conference
2022-06-16 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On June 16, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo co-chairs a panel entitled “Criminal Tax Update” at the 14th Annual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends Conference, hosted by the ABA Section of Taxation, the International Bar Association (Taxes Committee), and the International Fiscal Association – USA Branch.
Conference Description:
Returning to the Mandarin Oriental Miami after a two-year hiatus, the 14th Annual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends Conference focuses on practical tax practice trends for multinational corporations and their international advisors and provides insight into how government tax officials may view the international tax landscape in light of important international developments that impact corporate taxpayers. Panelists include industry leaders, senior government and OECD officials, and leading tax practitioners from the United States and Latin America.
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14th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum To Be Held June 23 and 24, 2022!
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-24
Kostelanetz & Fink is pleased to sponsor the 2022 NYU Tax Controversy Forum, which will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23 and 24, 2022, at the Westin New York Grand Central. We will be live and in-person again this year, with the option of livestreaming for remote attendees.
For more than a decade, the NYU School of Professional Studies Tax Controversy Forum has been bringing together representatives from the government and expert private practitioners to compare perspectives on a variety of topics involving federal tax audits, appeals, and litigation. The forum covers a wide range of controversy work, from procedural seminars to substantive programs, international issues, ethical problems, current enforcement initiatives, sensitive audits, and civil and criminal tax penalties. And next year’s forum will feature the same powerful and thought-provoking content that is so critical to those who attend each year.
For Forum agenda and registration link, click here. For updates on the Forum and other important tax-related legal news, please sign up for our newsletter here.

Caroline D. Ciraolo Participates In A Panel Entitled "Coming in From the Cold: The Future of Voluntary Disclosures" At The 14th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum
2022-06-24 14:45 - 15:45 (America/New_York)
On June 24, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “Coming in From the Cold: The Future of Voluntary Disclosures” at the 14th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum.
Description:
For more than 70 years, the IRS has maintained a voluntary disclosure policy designed to encourage taxpayers to come in from the cold and self-report noncompliance. In 2018, the voluntary disclosure program was updated to provide new procedures. In its most recent annual report, the Taxpayer Advocate Service noted that the new procedures are substantially more onerous and uncertain than the old procedures, and may actually discourage taxpayers from stepping forward to self-disclose. This panel discusses the latest voluntary disclosure developments, including the application of the updated program to cryptocurrency, and provides suggestions on how practitioners should advise their clients to make the best use of the new voluntary disclosure procedures.
Moderator:
Phillip Colasanto, Esq., Associate, Agostino & Associates, PC, Hackensack, NJ
Panelists:
Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, Washington, DC
Mark Matthews, Esq., Member, Caplin & Drysdale, Washington, DC
Michel R. Stein, Esq., Principal, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez, PC, Beverly Hills, CA
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Caroline D. Ciraolo Participates In A Panel Entitled "IRS Compliance for Offshore Trusts and Gifts" At The 2022 Annual Meeting And Education Conference For The American Academy Of Attorney-CPAs
2022-06-25 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York)
On June 25, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “IRS Compliance for Offshore Trusts and Gifts” at the 2022 Annual Meeting and Education Conference for the American Academy Of Attorney-CPAs .
Description:
In January 2017, the IRS Large Business & International Division (“LB&I”) announced the first 13 compliance campaigns – issue-based examinations and deployments of resources to areas that present a level of risk or need for education. On May 21, 2018, LB&I announced the approval of the Form 3520/3520-A compliance and campus-assessed penalties campaign. This campaign was focused on the information returns associated with foreign trusts and foreign gifts and designed to “take a multifaceted approach to improving compliance with respect to the timely and accurate filing of information returns reporting ownership of and transactions with foreign trusts.” This panel reviews the foreign trust and foreign gift reporting obligations, the potential penalties and defenses, recent enforcement actions, and what lies ahead for taxpayers seeking to come into compliance.
Panelists:
Richard Chisholm, JD, WardChisholm LLP
Caroline D. Ciraolo, LLM, JD, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Dan Rosefelt, Esq., CPA, Rosefelt Tax Law
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Ian Weinstock Teaches A Course Entitled “FBARs and Entities – Who Must File?” For The CPA Academy
2022-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
On July 7, 2022, Ian Weinstock teaches a course entitled, “FBARs and Entities – Who Must File?” for the CPA Academy.
Course Description:
While it is generally clear-cut whether or not an individually owned foreign account needs to be reported on an FBAR, it is less obvious when a foreign account owned by an entity needs to be reported—either by the entity itself or by some individual associated with the entity. This course is intended to provide guidance on FBAR filing obligations in these less-obvious contexts.
Learning Objectives:

Identify who needs to report
Summarize the FBAR filing obligations
Describe the less-obvious situations and who files

Presenter:

Ian Weinstock, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP

Caroline D. Ciraolo Moderates A Panel Entitled "Diversity in the Tax Bar" For The Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance's Tax System Working Group Discussion Series
2022-07-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Description: On July 20, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel entitled “Diversity in the Tax Bar” for the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance’s Tax System Working Group Discussion Series. The discussion series, which is operated in conjunction with the American College of Tax Counsel, the American Tax Policy Institute and the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, details the current state of diversity in the tax bar, opportunities for diverse tax attorneys in different practice settings, and steps that the tax bar should be taking to create sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. This panel discussion addresses recruiting and retaining diverse tax lawyers from the tax controversy practice.
Moderator:

Caroline D. Ciraolo, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP

Panelists:

Antoinette L. Ellison, Jones Day
Jenny L. Johnson, McDermott Will & Emery
Kelley C. Miller, Reed Smith LLP

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Michael Sardar Teaches A Course Entitled “A Primer On International Information Returns: Basic Filing Obligations, Penalties, And Pathways To Compliance For The Non-Compliant Taxpayer” For New York University's Advanced Subchapter S Tax Conference
2022-07-22 15:15 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
On July 22, 2022, Michael Sardar teaches a course entitled, “A Primer On International Information Returns: Basic Filing Obligations, Penalties, And Pathways To Compliance For The Non-Compliant Taxpayer” for New York University’s Advanced Subchapter S Tax Conference.
Course Description:
The Advance Subchapter S Conference provides sophisticated knowledge of the “hot button” issues and intricacies of Subchapter S such as:

Distribution and redemption rules applicable to S corporations
Subchapter S eligibility and election requirements
Section 199A and its application to S corporations
Using trusts and S corporations shareholders
State income taxation of S corporations
Tax planning in light of new and recent tax developments

Presenter:

Michael Sardar, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Participates In A Panel Entitled "Foreign Trusts and Gifts – Reporting Obligations, Compliance Issues, and Challenging Those Egregious Penalties!" At The 29th Annual Estate And Gift Tax Conference
2022-07-29 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
On July 29, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “Foreign Trusts and Gifts – Reporting Obligations, Compliance Issues, and Challenging Those Egregious Penalties!” at the 29th Annual Estate and Gift Tax Conference. MCLE credit is offered for this event.
Description:
We live in a global economy and many clients have sources of income, investments, assets, or activities outside the United States. For U.S. persons, this means having to comply with a complex web of reporting obligations under the Internal Revenue Code and the Bank Secrecy Act. This panel addresses the rules of the road with respect to foreign trusts and the receipt of gifts from foreign individuals and entities. The panelists address the reporting requirements, consequences of noncompliance, paths to compliance, recent enforcement actions and litigation, and best practices in challenging the often substantial penalties.
Speakers:
Caroline D. Ciraolo, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Kurt Kawafuchi, Lecturer of Accounting, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business
Marsha Dungog, Partner, Withersworldwide
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Don Fort Moderates A Panel Entitled "Illuminating the Shadow Economy: Using Publicly Available Data to Gain Visibility into Financial Crime" For ACFCS's Fincrime Virtual Week 2022
2022-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
On August 4, 2022, Don Fort moderates a panel entitled “Illuminating the Shadow Economy: Using Publicly Available Data to Gain Visibility into Financial Crime” for the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists’ Fincrime Virtual Week 2022.
Description: The evolving shadow economy – from short-term rentals to crypto and NFTs – poses significant challenges to regulators and investigators. However, practitioners can use publicly available data to gain actionable visibility into illicit business activity and potential financial crime. In this session, experts offer multiple perspectives from government and financial services on how to leverage publicly available data and open-source intelligence to combat financial crime and throw light on the shadows.
Moderator:

Don Fort, Director of Investigations, Kostelanetz and Fink, LLP

Panelists:

Jarod Koopman, Acting Executive Director, IRS Criminal Investigation / Cyber and Forensics Division
Matan Fattal, Co-Founder and CEO, IVIX
Teya Dyan, Fraud & Security Solutions, SAS

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Daniel Cady Davidson Participates In And Zenia Memon Moderates A Webinar Entitled "Careers in Tax Law" For The Federal Bar Association's Younger Lawyers Division And Section On Taxation
2022-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Description: On August 5, 2022, Daniel Cady Davidson participates in and Zenia Memon moderates a webinar entitled “Careers in Tax Law” for the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyers Division and Section on Taxation. Members of the Federal Bar Association, young tax practitioners, and aspiring students are invited to listen to a panel of tax practitioners speak about the nature of their jobs, their experience in different areas of tax law, and what young tax professionals and aspiring students might expect from a career in tax law.
Moderators:

Ege Berber, PwC
Zenia Memon, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP

Panelists:

Daniel Cady Davidson, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
Teisha Ruggiero, Internal Revenue Service
Nick Zemil, PwC

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Participates In A Panel Entitled "The Future of Voluntary Disclosures: Coming in From the Cold" For The CPA Academy
2022-08-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
On August 23, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “The Future of Voluntary Disclosures: Coming in From the Cold” for The CPA Academy.
Description:
For more than 70 years, the IRS maintained a voluntary disclosure policy designed to encourage taxpayers to come in from the cold and self-report non-compliance. In 2018, the voluntary disclosure program was updated to provide new procedures. In its most recent annual report, the Taxpayer Advocate Service noted that the new procedures are substantially more onerous and uncertain than the old procedures and may discourage taxpayers from stepping forward to self-disclose.
This session will discuss the latest voluntary disclosure developments, including the application of the updated program to cryptocurrency, and provide suggestions on how practitioners should advise their clients to make the best use of the new voluntary disclosure procedures. CPE credit is offered for this event.
Panelists:
Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Michel Stein, Esq., Principal, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez, PC
Phillip Colasanto, Attorney, Agostino & Associates
Daniel N. Price, Attorney at Law
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Megan Brackney Participates In A Panel Entitled "Coming in from the Cold: Dealing with Non-Filers" For The 2022 Forensic Accounting Summit: Forensic Accounting And Reconstruction
2022-08-25 08:40 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
On August 25, 2022, Megan Brackney participates in a panel entitled, “Coming in from the Cold: Dealing with Non-Filers” for the 2022 Forensic Accounting Summit: Forensic Accounting and Reconstruction.
Panel Description: The IRS is pursuing more than 10 million non-filers that they have already identified, plus countless others that get swept up in ongoing audits and investigations. For those taxpayers not yet contacted, interesting decisions await: to simply file or submit a request to be pre-cleared into voluntary disclosure? And which one is best for what situation? This panel of professionals will review the current state of voluntary disclosure, how to determine which option is best for the client, and how to bring them in without triggering a criminal referral.
Moderator:

Eric L. Green, Green & Sklarz LLC

Panelists:

Megan Brackney, Esq., Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
Laura L. Gavioli, Esq., Alston & Bird

Michael Sardar Moderates A Panel Entitled "The IRS Exam Process and Pitfalls for Taxpayers" For The 2022 Forensic Accounting Summit: Forensic Accounting And Reconstruction
2022-08-25 12:30 - 13:50 (America/New_York)
On August 25, 2022, Michael Sardar moderates a panel entitled, “The IRS Exam Process and Pitfalls for Taxpayers” for the 2022 Forensic Accounting Summit: Forensic Accounting and Reconstruction.
Panel Description: What do you do when your “routine” exam is no longer routine? This panel will review the usual audit process and discuss pitfalls that can arise, like indications of fraud, other crimes or false documents. The panel will also review what happens when it goes off the rails and what the practitioner can do to keep it moving in the right direction.
Moderator:

Michael Sardar, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP

Panelists:

Sanford J. Boxermann, Esq., Capes Sokol
Miri Forster, Eisner Advisory Group

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Delivers A Keynote Presentation Entitled "A survey of recent U.S. tax prosecutions of professional enablers” For The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime
2022-09-06
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo delivers a keynote presentation entitled “A survey of recent U.S. tax prosecutions of professional enablers” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England.
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Don Fort Delivers A Keynote Presentation Entitled "Reflections From The Former Chief Of IRS-CI" For The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime
2022-09-06
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort delivers a keynote presentation entitled “Reflections From The Former Chief Of IRS-CI” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England.
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Don Fort Participates In A Panel And Plenary Workshop Entitled "Professionals and the potential for abuse of trust – a US perspective" At The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime
2022-09-06 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort participates in a panel and plenary workshop entitled “Professionals and the potential for abuse of trust – a US perspective” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England.
Chair: Mr. Ian M. Comisky, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP, Philadelphia and former Assistant US Attorney, Southern District of Florida, USA

Panelists:

Professor Barry Rider, Founder and Executive Director and Co-Chairman of the Symposium and Professorial Fellow, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge, UK
Mr. Don Fort, Director of Investigations, Kostelanetz and Fink, LLP and former Chief, Criminal Investigations, Internal Revenue Service, US Department of Treasury, Washington DC, USA
Mr. Larry A. Campagna, Partner, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, Houston, USA

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Moderates A Panel Entitled "Getting your house in order – conducting internal investigation into alleged tax offenses” At The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime
2022-09-06 16:15 - 17:15 (Europe/London)
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel entitled “Getting your house in order – conducting internal investigation into alleged tax offenses” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England.
Panel Description: With the increasing threat of Government enforcement, data leaks, and whistleblower complaints, companies need an established and effective protocol for investigating alleged violations of local or international laws. Particularly when dealing with potential tax violations, the failure to conduct a thorough and careful internal investigation can result in substantial monetary and other penalties and personal exposure for individuals involved. Panelists from England, France, and the United States will share their experience leading and managing internal investigations involving potential tax violations, review some of the difficult issues presented in dealing with officers, employees, and external witnesses, and best practices.
Moderator
Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Panelists
Polly Sprenger, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Sandra R. Brown, Principal, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C.
Alice Rousseau, Partner, Rousseau and Sussman Advocates
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Bryan C. Skarlatos Participates In A Panel Discussion Entitled “Attorney-Client and Work Product Protections: What Will Remain After The Latest Government and Non-Government Initiatives"
2022-09-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On September 29, 2022, Bryan C. Skarlatos participates in a panel discussion entitled “Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protections: What Will Remain After The Latest Government and Non-Government Initiatives.”
Description: The Gatekeeper Initiative proposes to require some attorneys to evaluate and possibly “turn in” their clients. This program will discuss the history of the attorney-client and work product protections, current case law limiting the privilege as well as current American Bar Association and proposed legislative initiatives which would result in extraordinary changes in the attorney-client relationship. This program will cover the following topics:

Discuss the attorney-client privilege and work product protections
Review historical case law with respect to the privilege and protection
Discuss recent case law limiting the privilege
Explore proposed legislation with respect to attorney disclosures
Predict the effect of proposed changes on the attorney-client relationship

Panelists

Ian Comisky, icomisky@foxrothschild.com
Bryan C. Skarlatos, bskarlatos@kflaw.com

Stephen A. Josey Participates In A Panel Entitled “Diversity in the Tax Bar” For The Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance's Tax System Working Group Discussion Series
2022-09-30 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
On September 30, 2022, Stephen A. Josey participates in a panel entitled “Tax System Working Group Discussion Series: Diversity in the Tax Bar” for the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance.
Description: The LFAA Tax System Working Group, in conjunction with the American College of Tax Counsel, the American Tax Policy Institute, and the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, has organized a ten-part discussion series on diversity in the tax bar. Please join us for the final installment of this series to hear the four LFAA Tax System Working Group reporters discuss what they learned over the course of the first nine sessions, followed by a keynote speech from U.S. Tax Court Judge Maurice B. Foley. Whether you are an established member of the tax bar, a young lawyer, or a law student, this is a must-attend event for everyone who cares about creating sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for the tax profession.
Moderator:

Armando Gomez, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

Panelists:

Sanessa Griffiths, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
Stephen Josey, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Alyssa Pratt, Foley Hoag, LLP
Lena Qiu, Perkins Coie, LLP

Keynote Speaker:

Judge Maurice B. Foley, U.S. Tax Court

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Presents On "The Role of DOJ in Tax Enforcement" At Georgetown University Law Center
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Caroline D. Ciraolo presents on “The Role of DOJ in Tax Enforcement” to the Georgetown Tax Scholars at Georgetown University Law Center on October 5, 2022.

Caroline D. Ciraolo Delivers The 2022 Fogel Lecture Titled "Enforcing the Nation's Tax Laws Fully, Fairly, and Consistently - The Role of DOJ in Tax Enforcement" At Temple University, Beasley School of Law
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Caroline D. Ciraolo delivers the 2022 Frank & Rose Fogel Lecture titled “Enforcing the Nation’s Tax Laws Fully, Fairly, and Consistently – The Role of DOJ in Tax Enforcement” at Temple University, Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, PA.
The Department of Justice Tax Division is responsible for enforcing our country’s tax laws through civil and criminal litigation. The Tax Division strives to promote voluntary compliance, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law. The 2022 Fogel Lecture will discuss the role of the Tax Division in civil and criminal tax enforcement, how the Tax Division interacts with the IRS and other stakeholders, and the exciting employment opportunities within the Division.
The Fogel Lecture is hosted by Temple Law’s Center for Tax Law and Public Policy.
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Claude Millman Speaks At A Panel Entitled "What to Know about Doing Business in New York" In The 2022 Government Procurement Conference
2022-10-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Claude M. Millman joins a panel entitled “What to Know about Doing Business in New York” at the Government Procurement Conference on October 13, 2022 at The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York.
Panel Description: This panel will provide an inside look at the New York City and State procurement processes and prepare audience members to navigate the evolving systems. Among other things, the panel will discuss strategies to address potential challenges arising from an economic downturn, tips to win bidding processes, the complexity of requests for proposals (RFPs), and what NY government entities want from potential contractors.
Moderator:

Katie Schwab, Managing Director, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Panelists:

Claude M. Millman, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Brad Lander, Comptroller, New York City
Paul Murray, Director, Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services, New York State Office of Mental Health
Julie Won, Chair, New York City Council Committee on Contracts
Adam Buchanan, Principal, Capalino
Christopher Burke, Executive Director, New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who are Blind (NYSPSP)

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Jay Nanavati Participates In A Panel For The DC Bar On The Corporate Transparency Act
2022-10-19 11:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York)
On October 19, 2022, Jay R. Nanavati addressed the DC Bar in a panel entitled “Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Ready?”.
Panel Description: When FinCEN recently issued its final regulations regarding who must report information under the Corporate Transparency Act, many practitioners shrugged and filed the story for future reading. While the regulations will not go into effect until January 1, 2024, there will be significant ground for reporting companies and their advisors to cover to prepare for the new reporting regime. What exactly is this new beneficial ownership database? Who must report, what information, and when? Come hear from a panel of seasoned civil and criminal tax controversy attorneys who have been closely tracking the developments in this area.
Speakers:

Jay Nanavati, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
Joseph Rillotta, Member, Miller & Chevalier
Melissa Wiley, Member, Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

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Don Fort Joins A Panel Titled "Criminal Tax Trends" At The 2022 Freeman Law International Tax Symposium
2022-10-20 09:40 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Don Fort joins a panel titled Criminal Tax Trends at the 2022 Freeman Law International Tax Symposium. The symposium assembles tax experts from across the world to discuss tax trends that are reshaping international taxation. It sets the stage for attorneys to learn about topics such as global tax reform, international civil penalty enforcement, transfer pricing development, cryptocurrency global enforcement trends, and cross-border tax planning opportunities.
Panelists:

Don Fort, Director of Investigations, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Carolyn Schenck, IRS National Fraud Counsel and Assistant Division Counsel (International)
Nanette Davis, Senior Litigation Counsel, Department of Justice Tax Division

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Joins A Panel Titled "International Tax & Trade Investigations And Voluntary Disclosures" At The 2022 Freeman Law International Tax Symposium
2022-10-20 10:40 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
Caroline Ciraolo joins a panel titled “International Tax & Trade Investigations and Voluntary Disclosures” at the 2022 Freeman Law International Tax Symposium. The symposium assembles tax experts from across the world to discuss tax trends that are reshaping international taxation. It sets the stage for attorneys to learn about topics such as global tax reform, international civil penalty enforcement, transfer pricing development, cryptocurrency global enforcement trends, and cross-border tax planning opportunities.
Panelists:

Caroline D. Ciraolo, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Josh Wu, Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP
Olga Torres, Managing Member, Torres Trade Law
Matthew Robert, Principal, Freeman Law

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Caroline D. Ciraolo Participates In A Panel Entitled "From The Experts: Tax Controversy And Tax Litigation - Civil & Criminal Tax Update" At The 81st Institute On Federal Taxation
2022-10-23 13:15 - 15:45 (America/New_York)
Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel titled “From The Experts: Tax Controversy And Tax Litigation – Civil & Criminal Tax Update” on October 23, 2022 at the 81st Institute on Federal Taxation in New York.
Panel Description: Join a leading group of tax controversy practitioners from both the private sector and the government in an open discussion regarding current IRS enforcement priorities, initiatives, and campaigns, including areas impacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The panel covers a broad range of topics that impact tax compliance and tax litigation, including an examination of recent cases, investigations, and programs – such as the IRS’s new Emerging Issues Group – that reflect the government efforts to target high risk areas of noncompliance, including the increased role that the IRS Collection Division plays in tax administration, as well as approaches to representing and defending clients who are the focus of such investigations.
Panelists:

Frank Agostino, Esq., Founder & President, Agostino & Associates, PC, Hackensack, NJ
Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, Washington, DC
Kristina L. Rico, Esq., Senior Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, National Fraud Counsel Team, Internal Revenue Service, Philadelphia, PA

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