“Enormously Talented” and “Highly Respected” NEW YORK, NY (May 24, 2021) — Kostelanetz & Fink LLP is pleased that Chambers and Partners has once again recognized the firm and six attorneys in its 2021 USA Guide in the areas of tax controversy, tax fraud, tax law, and white-collar defense and
By Bryan C. Skarlatos and Caroline Rule Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Volume 33 Issue 2 (2021) When it comes to unreported foreign bank accounts, there is good news and bad news. The good news is that a previously unreported foreign bank account can dramatically increase the
By Dan Davidson and Destiny Reese PLI Chronicle March 2021 Issue Over 70% of federal tax filings in 2019—including almost 90% of individual income tax returns—were filed electronically. Yet, as tax practitioners know, many federal tax forms continue to require “wet” signatures. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were calls for
John D. (Don) Fort was quoted in a recent New York Times article entitled “Trump’s Tax Returns Aren’t the Only Crucial Records Prosecutors Will Get,” published on February 23, 2021. Fort commented on the role of tax returns and the leads they provide to investigators. The article notes: John D.
Usman Mohammad was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Tax article entitled “High-Dollar Pandemic Fraud Offers Lessons for Next Relief Bill,” published February 9, 2021. The article discusses the challenges law enforcement has had in tackling fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that was established to provide financial relief to
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
