Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo is co-chair of the 2025 D.C. Bar Tax Conference and is speaking along with several other Kostelanetz attorneys, demonstrating the firm’s experience in federal tax controversy, partnership taxation, and constitutional and administrative law. Kostelanetz is a Gold+ sponsor of the 2025 D.C. Bar Tax Conference, which
Counsel Andy Weiner wrote an article for Forbes titled “Why Filing A Tax Return Is More Important Than Paying Tax.” In the piece, Andy details the history of the US income tax system imposing separate obligations on taxpayers to file a tax return and pay the correct tax. These obligations
Kostelanetz attorneys Andrew Weiner and Abigail Burke were quoted in Thomson Reuters tax and accounting publication, Checkpoint, regarding the case of John Paul Salvador v. United States (No. 24-108). Previously, Andrew and Abigail co-authored an amicus brief on behalf of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC) supporting Salvador’s petition
On December 13, 2024, Andrew Weiner will co-moderate a panel titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Corporate Tax Advisor Should Know” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s “Tax Strategies 2024 – Los Angeles” programming. Attendees will receive the latest information, strategies, and practical
Andrew Weiner will discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at the ABA Tax Section Admin Practice Monthly Zoom meeting on July 17, 2024. The ruling in Corner Post addressed the time period in which plaintiffs may challenge agency action.
Andrew Weiner was quoted in a Law360 article published June 6, 2024 titled “Win May Embolden IRS Use Of Economic Substance Doctrine.” The article described how the common-law economic substance doctrine has evolved and how a recent Liberty Global lawsuit has highlighted controversy created in the interpretation of the doctrine.
Kostelanetz LLP has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Center for Taxpayer Rights in support of petitioner Philip G. Groves in Groves v. Commissioner, T.C. No. 9974-22L, a case involving the IRS’s assessment of tax penalties. The petitioner is challenging penalty liability on the ground that the IRS
Kostelanetz attorneys will participate in a variety of panels and presentations at the American Bar Association Tax Section’s 2024 Midyear Tax Meeting in San Francisco, CA on January 18-20, 2024. Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (PST): Andrew Weiner participates in a panel titled “Equitable Tolling and
Kostelanetz counsel Andrew Weiner will participate in the 2024 D.C. Bar Tax Conference on the panel entitled “Partnership Taxation/ Tax Controversy: BBA Partnership Audits in a Post-IRA World” on January 10, 2024. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm (Eastern) Description: The IRS is using
Andy Weiner was quoted in an article published by The Washington Post on November 27, 2023, titled “This lawsuit could disrupt the U.S. tax system. Key facts are in dispute.” The article discusses Charles G. Moore et al. v. United States (No. 22-800) in the Supreme Court that challenges the transition
