On August 16, 2022, the Department of Justice published a press release announcing that a federal court in the Central District of California has authorized the IRS to serve a John Doe summons on the cryptocurrency prime dealer SFOX. That summons directs SFOX to identify and produce records relating to
NEW YORK (August 18, 2022) — Eleven attorneys at Kostelanetz & Fink were recognized this year by U.S. News’ “Best Lawyers in America®” for their 2023 edition. The K&F lawyers that have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2023 are: Megan Brackney for Tax Law in New York;
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort delivers a keynote presentation entitled “Reflections From The Former Chief Of IRS-CI” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Click here for more information.
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo delivers a keynote presentation entitled “A survey of recent U.S. tax prosecutions of professional enablers” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Click here for more information and to register.
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort participates in a panel and plenary workshop entitled “Professionals and the potential for abuse of trust – a US perspective” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Chair: Mr. Ian M. Comisky, Partner, Fox Rothschild
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel entitled “Getting your house in order – conducting internal investigation into alleged tax offenses” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Panel Description: With the increasing threat of Government enforcement, data
In light of varied and oftentimes very believable tax scams taking place across the United States, the July 22, 2022, issue of IRS Newswire explains how IRS representatives may contact taxpayers, and how taxpayers can determine whether or not a contact is from a legitimate IRS employee. The IRS advises
Bryan Skarlatos, Caroline Ciraolo, and Megan Brackney serve as panelists at the Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2022 (“Tax Strategies 2022”) conference. The panel is titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Tax Advisor Should Know.” Mr.
On August 23, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “The Future of Voluntary Disclosures: Coming in From the Cold” for The CPA Academy. Description: For more than 70 years, the IRS maintained a voluntary disclosure policy designed to encourage taxpayers to come in from the cold and
On August 25, 2022, Michael Sardar moderates a panel entitled, “The IRS Exam Process and Pitfalls for Taxpayers” for the 2022 Forensic Accounting Summit: Forensic Accounting and Reconstruction. Panel Description: What do you do when your “routine” exam is no longer routine? This panel will review the usual audit process
