John D. (Don) Fort was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “IRS Data Analytics Pros Still See Need for Human Touch,” published on March 8, 2021. Fort commented on the limits that bound the usefulness of the computerized tools that the IRS uses to select returns for audits.
Lawrence (Larry) A. Sannicandro was quoted in a recent article for Tax Notes entitled “Initial Remote Tax Court Proceedings Have Had Few Hiccups,” published on February 22, 2021. Sannicandro comments on his recent trial experience on the Tax Court’s Zoomgov platform and proffers several ways in which the remote proceedings
Lawrence (Larry) A. Sannicandro was quoted in a recent article for The Intercept entitled “Prisons Are Skimming Big Chunks of CARES Act Stimulus Checks,” published on February 17, 2021. Sannicandro comments on how some prisons have garnished funds from CARES Act stimulus checks that were issued to prisoners. The article
Lawrence (Larry) A. Sannicandro was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “There May Be a Few Ways to Improve Tax Court Limited Appearances,” published on February 3, 2021. Sannicandro advocates for issue-based representation in proceedings before the United States Court to allow the court to more easily hear
Michael Sardar was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Tax article entitled “Tax Attorneys Hope for Congress to Expand Reach of Tax Court,” published on January 29, 2021. Sardar discusses how Congress could pass legislation that would allow for the U.S. Tax Court to take on refund cases. The article notes:
Megan L. Brackney was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “Future Easement Charges Could Pivot on Economic Substance Questions,” published on January 29, 2021. Brackney discusses the potential future nature of syndicated easement charges and the legal issues facing easement promoters. The article notes: Megan L. Brackney of
Robert M. Russell was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “LB&I Campaigns Aim to Advise Taxpayers, Not Increase Audits,” published on January 29, 2021. Russell observes that some LB&I compliance campaign treatment streams have raised questions from taxpayers. The article notes: Robert Russell of Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
Caroline D. Ciraolo and Paul Butler were quoted in a recent Law360 article entitled “Pa. Judge’s Ruling in FBAR Case Could Add to Gov’t Arsenal,” published on January 25, 2021. Ciraolo and Butler discuss the implications of a recent court ruling on the imposition of willful FBAR penalties. The article
