The tax law is complicated and the right answer is not always clear. How sure do you have to be before you can tell a client it is okay to take a deduction, exclude income or characterize income as capital gain? Can you accept what
Baltimore (December 6, 2019) – Kostelanetz & Fink LLP is pleased to announce that partner Caroline D. Ciraolo has been selected for inclusion on the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list as a “Top Rated Tax Attorney in Baltimore, MD.” Ciraolo was previously included on the Maryland Super Lawyers list from 2009 to
By Sharon L. McCarthy and Jay R. Nanavati For the Defense December 2019, Vol. 4, Issue 4 Every criminal defense attorney knows that being indicted is a life-changing event for a client. In many cases, white-collar clients have never even been issued a traffic ticket and often are
By Caroline Rule The CPA Journal November 2019 Edition Under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 7216 and its concomitant regulations, a tax preparer must obtain the consent of a taxpayer before disclosing or using the taxpayer’s tax return information when that consent is required. Section 7216
By Bryan C. Skarlatos and Stephen A. Josey Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure October – November 2019 Edition Tax law is famously complex – a constantly shifting maze of statutes, regulations, IRS publications, and case law. As such, the process of filing tax returns can be an
Course Description This course will explore the basics of sentencing in federal criminal cases, emerging developments in sentencing in FBAR matters, practice tips for preparing for a sentencing hearing, and how accountants can help attorneys achieve better sentencing results in white collar cases. View or
This course explored the basics of sentencing in federal criminal cases, emerging developments in sentencing in FBAR matters, practice tips for preparing for a sentencing hearing, and how accountants can help attorneys achieve better sentencing results in white collar cases. Click here for more information
Tax Notes Today consulted Kostelanetz & Fink counsel Robert M. Russell for expert analysis of the IRS Large Business & International Division’s latest compliance campaign. Mr. Russell was quoted in the article regarding the IRS’ announcement of its new campaign, and what it may mean for
By Megan L. Brackney Journal of Passthrough Entities September – October 2019 Edition As Treasury and the IRS implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) of 2017, it is a good time to consider when taxpayers can rely on informal IRS guidance, such as publications,
By Caroline Rule The CPA Journal October 2019 Edition Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 7216 and its lengthy regulations govern when a tax return preparer may disclose or use a taxpayer’s tax return information without first obtaining the taxpayer’s consent. Because it is a federal crime
