On July 8, 2024, the ABA Sections of Taxation and Real Property, Trust and Estate submitted comments on the proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §§ 643(i), 679, 6039F, 6048, and 6677 regarding transactions with foreign trusts and information reporting on transactions with foreign trusts and large foreign gifts.
Megan L. Brackney will present a webinar on “Ethics and Penalty Issues in International Tax Practice” at the June 18, 2024 International Tax Institute meeting. For full program details and registration information, please click here. CLE Credit in Ethics is available for this event.
By Ian Weinstock and Heather Fincher For nearly thirty years, taxpayers have been waiting for the IRS to issue regulations related to foreign trusts and foreign gifts. Since 1996, when Congress enacted a myriad of provisions to prevent tax avoidance through the use of foreign trusts and gifts, taxpayers have
On March 19, 2024, Don Fort will be moderating a law enforcement panel at the AML Partnership Forum with IRS-CI, HSI, and FBI officials. He will also be delivering the closing remarks on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The event is taking place this year from March 18-20, 2024 at the
On April 12, 2024, Caroline D. Ciraolo will co-chair a session on cross-border criminal tax investigations during the 24th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference hosted by the American Bar Association in Munich, Germany. Event Description Countries around the world are recognizing the value of cooperation and collaboration
On February 22, 2024, Kostelanetz LLP, AlixPartners, and the Bahamas Financial Services Board will host a seminar on “Financial Crime Enforcement Across Borders” for financial industry professionals in Nassau, Bahamas. Caroline D. Ciraolo and Jay R. Nanavati will be featured speakers. Panel topics will include: Bahamas Regulatory Update Cross-Border Criminal
The event includes two full days, Thursday and Friday, of practical sessions on international tax topics, with eminent speakers joining from private practice, industry, and government. The event will also include two luncheons, a networking cocktail reception, and a banquet. The key takeaways for the participants from the program will
Megan Brackney will participate in a panel titled “Multijurisdictional Ethics Issues – Working in Multiple Jurisdictions – Some Things You May Not Think About May Hurt You” hosted by the 2024 Tax Law Conference on March 1, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Event Description: Practitioners
Heather Fincher will participate in a panel titled “Where in the World…? Recent Updates in International Information Return Caselaw and Practice” hosted by the D.C. Bar on January 24, 2024. The conference will be held virtually. Event Description: Tax controversy professionals – including the current National Taxpayer Advocate – have
Michael Sardar will present “Form 5471 Substantial Compliance Rules: IRS International Practice Unit Guidance, Pitfalls To Avoid” at Strafford on December 5, 2023. The webinar will be held virtually. CLE / CPE credit is offered for this event. Event Description: This CLE/CPE course will provide tax counsel and advisers with
