Kostelanetz LLP has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC) in Diane Zilka v. Tax Review Board City of Philadelphia (No.23-914), a case involving Philadelphia’s wage tax where the petitioner is seeking a writ of certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court. Philadelphia’s wage
Christopher M. Ferguson was quoted in a Tax Notes article titled “ERC Abuse Revives Debate Over Contingency Fees” on March 12, 2024. The article discusses recent debates and concerns over contingency fee arrangements related to tax refund claims. In the article, Mr. Ferguson explained that the IRS views contingency fee arrangements as a
This three-day program, hosted by the Practicing Law Institute in New York, NY, is designed to ensure all attendees – from beginners to experts – will benefit. The first two days will present a logical and comprehensive study of the framework and intricacies of Subchapter K. The third day will
Megan L. Brackney was quoted in a Forbes article titled “Did You Get IRS Notice CP-59? Take It Seriously And Act Fast” on March 8, 2024. The article discusses a new IRS enforcement campaign aimed at individuals who have not filed their tax returns. From the article: “According to New York
Bryan C. Skarlatos was quoted in a March 11, 2024 Tax Notes article titled “Beneficial Ownership Reporting and the Constitution” on the implications of a federal district court case ruling that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional and fails to satisfy the Commerce Clause. The article discusses the case, its
On March 25, 2024, Bryan C. Skarlatos and his co-chair Michael Desmond will deliver the opening remarks for the Practicing Law Institute’s program, Nuts and Bolts of Tax Controversy 2024. This event will take place both virtually and in-person at PLI New York. Event Description This event is designed for
On March 6, 2024, Caroline D. Ciraolo speaks on a panel titled “Criminal Tax Enforcement – The Powers and Perils of Parallel Criminal and Civil Investigations” at the ABA’s 39th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime. Parallel investigations involving the IRS and federal tax matters by different state or federal
On March 19, 2024, Don Fort will be moderating a law enforcement panel at the AML Partnership Forum with IRS-CI, HSI, and FBI officials. He will also be delivering the closing remarks on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The event is taking place this year from March 18-20, 2024 at the
On April 12, 2024, Caroline D. Ciraolo will co-chair a session on cross-border criminal tax investigations during the 24th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference hosted by the American Bar Association in Munich, Germany. Event Description Countries around the world are recognizing the value of cooperation and collaboration
Daniel C. Davidson was quoted in a February 14, 2024 Law360 article titled “First Purely Tax Crypto Indictment Signals More On Tap” on the financial activities likely to capture the IRS criminal unit’s attention in the crypto sphere. The article discusses possible implications of the Department of Justice’s early February
