On July 11, 2023, Don Fort provides opening remarks and will lead a panel of experts to open the summit titled “Robots and Robbers: Financial Crime Technology Summit,” a three-day virtual financial crime summit presented by The Financial Crime Academy. Description: Technology has made great advancements in the financial world,
Garrett L. Brodeur was quoted in a recent article in Tax Notes entitled “Crypto Reg Delay Ruffles Lawmakers,” published on June 15, 2023. The article discusses the Treasury’s recent delay in issuing proposed cryptocurrency regulations. The article notes: Treasury is taking more time than usual to issue proposed regulations for
On June 9, 2023, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel titled “Flipping The Script: Putting The Government On Defense At Trial” at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Description: Despite best efforts to reach alternative resolution, litigation is often the best or only option. This panel discusses effective trial strategies
On June 8, 2023, Christopher Ferguson moderates a panel titled “Employee Retention Credit Audits and Investigations – The Tsunami is Coming” at the 2023 NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Description: Claims for Employee Retention Credits (“ERCs”) have proliferated exponentially. Almost everyone has seen a commercial or received a text or email
NEW YORK (June 2, 2023) —Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Kostelanetz LLP and five partners in its 2023 USA Guide in the areas of tax controversy, tax fraud, tax law, and white-collar defense and government investigations. Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States of America through an assessment
In a unanimous opinion delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts on May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the Internal Revenue Service was not required to notify an individual and two law firms of summonses seeking their banking records. In the matter of Polselli et al. v. Internal Revenue
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
On July 11, 2023, Megan L. Brackney presents a webinar on “Ethical Issues in Practice Before the IRS” for the CPA Academy. Description: This session covers the provisions of Circular 230 and the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services that apply when interacting with the IRS during audits, appeals,
