Garrett L. Brodeur participates in a panel titled “Evolving Taxation of Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Metaverse” at the 51st Annual Conference of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 2023. Description: In this session, the panel will address the expansive and inconsistent rules of engagement
On March 27, 2023, Bryan C. Skarlatos moderates a panel titled “Nuts and Bolts of Tax Controversy 2023” for the Practicing Law Institute. Description: After completing this program, participants will be able to: Anticipate potential federal tax controversy issues before they arise Assist taxpayers in understanding the compliance and enforcement
With the Kostelanetz LLP Spelman College Pre-Law Internship program entering its third year, we’re excited to announce that we have accepted two new Spelman students as pre-law paralegals for the Spring 2023 semester. Please join us in welcoming Melina Watson and Nadya Lopez. Melina is a Philosophy Major and Political Science Minor at Spelman. She participates
In the latest installment of Tax Analysts’ “Taxing Issues” webinar series, “The Future of IRS Funding,” Cara Griffith, President and CEO of Tax Analysts, spoke with Charles Rettig, former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner; Nina Olson, former IRS National Taxpayer Advocate and now Executive Director of the Center for Taxpayer
Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel on criminal tax cases at the ABA White Collar Crime Conference on March 1, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Panel Description: This panel features seasoned criminal tax practitioners on both sides of the aisle discussing the unique issues that arise in criminal tax investigations and
Michael Sardar and Christopher Ferguson present “Handling a Sensitive IRS Audit” at the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers Winter Conference. Presentation Description: Navigating the Internal Revenue Service audit process can be a daunting task for anyone. Handling sensitive audits that are likely to uncover significant income underreporting and deficiencies,
Don Fort participates in a panel titled “Crypto Compliance & Enforcement” at the American Bar Association’s 2023 Midyear Tax Meeting in San Diego, California on February 10, 2023. Description: As federal agencies are increasingly asked to do more with less, the IRS has implemented advanced technology platforms to enforce financial
On May 11, 2023, Megan L. Brackney presents on a panel entitled, “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Partnership Tax Advisor Should Know” for the Practicing Law Institute’s “Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2023” program. Description:
On April 27, 2023, Megan L. Brackney presents on a panel entitled, “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Partnership Tax Advisor Should Know” for the Practicing Law Institute’s “Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2023” program. Description:
On May 11, 2023, Megan L. Brackney presents on a panel entitled, “New Partnership Audit Rules” for the Practicing Law Institute’s “Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2023” program. Description: The BBA audit rules provide a radically different approach for how adjustments
