Jay R. Nanavati was quoted in a recent Law360 article entitled “Attys Say Journalism Pushed Gov’t Toward Tax Transparency,” published on May 13, 2022. The article discusses how rules in U.S. states that enable professionals to conceal who benefits from valuable assets have hindered efforts to enforce sanctions on Russian
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2022) – Super Lawyers has selected Caroline D. Ciraolo and Jay R. Nanavati for inclusion on the 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list. Ciraolo was recognized for her excellence in tax law. Nanavati is ranked as a top white-collar criminal defense attorney. Super Lawyers describes itself
On April 19, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the annual IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be held virtually this year, beginning July 29, 2022. Like last year’s event, the 2022 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be broken into a series of live-streamed webinars airing every Tuesday, Wednesday,
On May 10, 2022, Don Fort discusses how tax agencies can shine a light on the shadow economy and address compliance challenges head on, using cloud computing, advanced algorithms, and public data on the web at the 2022 Government Analytics Leadership Forum. Underreporting of business income and sales have been
On May 16, 2022, Don Fort participates in a keynote fireside chat at the two-day virtual Law Enforcement Anti-Financial Crime Seminar of ACAMS, the largest international membership organization for Anti-Financial Crime professionals. Moderating the fireside chat is Jim Lee, Chief of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). Description: Law enforcement
Don Fort was quoted in a recent CNN article entitled “Federal Funding Shortfall to IRS Threatens US Sanctions Enforcement on Russian Oligarchs,” published on March 27, 2022. The article notes: “How seriously are we really taking the sanctions problem if you’re not properly funding the one agency that can really
Don Fort was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “Ukraine Invasion Prompts Wyden Call to Strengthen IRS CI,” published on March 2, 2022. The article notes: Don Fort of Kostelanetz & Fink LLP, who served as CI chief from 2017 to 2020, said he agrees with Wyden that
Don Fort was quoted in a recent Politico article entitled “What’s the IRS have to do with Russia and Ukraine?” published on February 28, 2022. The article notes: Experts say that the agency would be in a good position to track Russian assets, including those of President Vladimir Putin and
Don Fort was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “IRS Updates Voluntary Disclosure Form With Electronic Bent,” published on February 16, 2022. The article notes: Don Fort of Kostelanetz & Fink LLP told Tax Notes the decision to allow electronic signatures and electronic fax submissions will always receive a
On January 13, 2022, Him Das, Acting Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), addressed the annual Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference hosted by the American Bankers Association and American Bar Association to discuss FinCEN’s changing approach to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT). FinCEN is a bureau of the
