Caroline Ciraolo Also Selected ‘Lawyer of the Year’ NEW YORK (August 17, 2023) — Thirteen Kostelanetz attorneys, including all ten partners, have been recognized by “Best Lawyers in America®” in the 2024 edition, and Caroline D. Ciraolo has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation and Controversy – Tax
As part of a broader effort reflected by the Corporate Transparency Act to combat the use of shell companies for illicit purposes, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network within Treasury, or FinCEN, issued FinCEN Notice FIN-2023-NTC1 (Aug. 15, 2023) designed to promote reporting by U.S. financial institutions regarding payroll tax evasion and workers’
By Daniel Cady Davidson New York State Bar Association Journal August 16, 2023 For the trial attorney, familiarity with prosecution witnesses’ statements is fundamental to effective trial preparation. A recent federal health care fraud case in Texas (U.S. v. Swiencinski) underscores just how critical it is for defense counsel to
More than four years ago, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) expressed serious concern about monetized installment sales that, through the use of an intermediary and an installment note, purport to defer recognition of gain and income tax due on the sale of appreciated assets despite the seller’s effective, immediate receipt
On Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, Caroline D. Ciraolo presents a keynote address titled “The Role of U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division in International Criminal Tax Enforcement” at the upcoming 40th International Symposium on Economic Crime, Jesus College, University of Cambridge. Date: 8:00am BST (U.K. Time) on Tuesday September 5th, 2023. A full
On August 29, 2023, Jay R. Nanavati participates on a panel titled “‘The Art of the Deal’ – Negotiating Plea Deals in Criminal Tax Cases” at the Summer Tax Summit presented by the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in St. Louis, MO. CLE credit is offered for
On August 29, 2023, Don Fort, Director of Investigations at Kostelanetz LLP, will participate in an interview with IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee titled “IRS Enforcement Priorities” at the Summer Tax Summit presented by the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in St. Louis, MO. CLE credit is offered
On August 29, 2023, Garrett L. Brodeur participates on a panel titled “Cryptocurrency – IRS Civil & Criminal Enforcement Trends” at the Summer Tax Summit presented by the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in St. Louis, MO. CLE credit is offered for this event. Description: The panel
On July 24, 2023, the IRS announced a major policy change, ending the decades-long practice of IRS revenue officers making unannounced visits to taxpayers’ homes and businesses. The surprise visits will be replaced with mailed letters to schedule face-to-face meetings. If a taxpayer does not respond to remote IRS contacts,
On Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, Caroline D. Ciraolo chairs a plenary workshop at the upcoming 40th International Symposium on Economic Crime, Jesus College, University of Cambridge. The workshop is titled “Aiding, abetting, and assisting – the facilitation of Tax Crimes” and is one of many sessions in the symposium. Date: 4:15pm
