Kostelanetz LLP partner Michael Sardar will lead a session at the 2024 Taxpayer Representation Super Conference, hosted by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), from November 12-14, 2024, at Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk. Michael’s session, “The Difficult Audit: Navigating Large Adjustments and Keeping Them Civil,” on November
Kostelanetz LLP partner Michael Sardar will participate in a key panel at the 2024 Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy Conference, hosted by the Tax Section of the American Bar Association (ABA), from December 12-14, 2024, at Wynn Las Vegas. Michael’s panel, “Voluntary Disclosure: Where Are We Now?” will address
Kostelanetz LLP partner Michael Sardar will be featured at the 2024 Procopio International Tax Institute (PITI) conference, which will take place from October 30 to November 1, 2024, at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Diego, CA. As part of a breakout session, “IRS International Information Reporting Penalties: Current Updates and
Kostelanetz LLP Partner Caroline Rule was recently quoted in Bloomberg Tax after speaking with senior reporter Michael Rapoport regarding the Varian ruling, a hot-button issue in international tax compliance for corporations. Varian Medical Systems Inc. v. Commissioner, 163 T.C. No. 4, was decided on August 26, 2024. Varian’s victory in
Kostelanetz LLP partner Megan L. Brackney spoke on two panels at the 83rd NYU School of Professional Studies Institute on Federal Taxation, a six-day program dedicated to high-level discussions on federal tax matters, tax code updates, and key developments in tax administration. Megan’s panels focused on IRS enforcement and professional
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on Oct. 11, 2024, that it would extend the filing deadline for Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBARs Form FinCEN 114) for people impacted by Hurricane Milton as well as those who have been impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced that it would extend the filing deadline for Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBARs Form FinCEN 114) for people impacted by recent natural disasters in the United States, including Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Beryl, and Tropical Storm Francine. For
Kostelanetz LLP Partner Megan L. Brackney is calling for an end to IRS foreign gift penalties, arguing that the current law is inefficient and punitive to lower- and middle-income taxpayers with foreign relatives. In an op-ed for Bloomberg Tax, Ms. Brackney addresses concerns raised by the Taxpayer Advocate Service and
In an August 24, 2024 decision, Varian Medical Systems Inc. v. Commissioner (Varian), the Tax Court offered a first view of how it will analyze challenges to Treasury regulations after the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (Loper Bright). Loper Bright reversed the four-decades-old Chevron doctrine of
NEW YORK (September 4, 2024) — Kostelanetz LLP has been recognized by International Tax Review/World Tax as a top-tier firm for tax controversy in the publication’s 2025 rankings guide. Additionally, four of the firm’s partners have been recognized as “Highly Regarded” tax controversy practitioners. Both the New York and Washington, D.C. offices are
