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
Jay R. Nanavati and Andrew Weiner present on a panel at the Maryland Association of CPAs 2023 Advanced Tax Institute on November 7, 2023. Event Description: This panel demystifies the audit process and prepares you for the next time your client receives a dreaded IRS audit letter. You will learn
Andy Weiner was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Tax Profs Urge Justices to Uphold Repatriation Levy” on October 20, 2023. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the transition tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 965 in the case Charles G. Moore et al. v. United States (No.
Andrew M. Weiner will participate in a panel titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Corporate Tax Advisor Should Know” at the Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2023 Chicago Conference hosted by the Practising Law Institute on
By Andrew Weiner and Jay R. Nanavati Law360 September 6, 2023 On Aug. 15, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network within the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued Notice FIN-2023-NTC1 to advise U.S. financial institutions of the need to report payroll tax evasion and workers’ compensation fraud involving shell companies prevalent
On June 21, 2023, Andrew Weiner presents a webinar regarding the potential federal tax implications of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and the possible repeal of Chevron deference to the ABA Tax Section Administrative Practice Committee. Description: Next term, the Supreme Court will consider in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, Case No. 22-451,
On June 8, 2023, Andrew Weiner moderates a panel titled “The Administrative Procedure Act v. The IRS: Which Regulations, Rules, And Notices Will Survive?” at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Description: Ever since the Supreme Court rejected tax exceptionalism in Mayo Foundation v. United States, 562 U.S. 44 (2011), challenges
