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Tax Enforcement Trends: What’s Hot and What’s Not

Kostelanetz partner Christopher Ferguson will speak at the IRS Representation Conference on November 8, 2024. He is a panelist for the session “Enforcement Trends: What’s Hot and What’s Not” that will be held from 10:15 AM to 11:05 AM Eastern. The panel will cover a variety of tax enforcement topics,

11 Kostelanetz Attorneys Selected to NY Metro Super Lawyers for 2024

Sharon McCarthy Also Named to Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York NEW YORK (October 25, 2024) — Eleven Kostelanetz attorneys have been named to New York Metro Super Lawyers for 2024 for their experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal Defense: White Collar, and Business Litigation. In addition, partner Sharon L. McCarthy has

The Difficult Audit: Navigating Large Adjustments and Keeping Them Civil

Kostelanetz LLP partner Michael Sardar will lead a session at the 2024 Taxpayer Representation Super Conference, hosted by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), from November 12-14, 2024, at Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk. Michael’s session, “The Difficult Audit: Navigating Large Adjustments and Keeping Them Civil,” on November

Voluntary Disclosure: Where Are We Now?

Kostelanetz LLP partner Michael Sardar will participate in a key panel at the 2024 Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy Conference, hosted by the Tax Section of the American Bar Association (ABA), from December 12-14, 2024, at Wynn Las Vegas. Michael’s panel, “Voluntary Disclosure: Where Are We Now?” will address

Varian Ruling Opens Door for More Companies to Seek Deductions

Kostelanetz LLP Partner Caroline Rule was recently quoted in Bloomberg Tax after speaking with senior reporter Michael Rapoport regarding the Varian ruling, a hot-button issue in international tax compliance for corporations. Varian Medical Systems Inc. v. Commissioner, 163 T.C. No. 4, was decided on August 26, 2024. Varian’s victory in