Bryan Skarlatos And Caroline Ciraolo Also Named Top Lawyers NEW YORK (July 20, 2022) — Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz & Fink as a leading U.S. law firm in its 2022 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide under the category of Tax: Private Client. K&F is one of only three
Juliet L. Fink was quoted in a recent Law360 article entitled “International Tax Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2022,” published on July 15, 2022. The article details eight key international tax cases for tax practitioners to follow during the second half of 2022. The article notes: Similar
Caroline D. Ciraolo was quoted in a recent Law360 article entitled “Top 5 International Tax Cases Of 2022: Midyear Report,” published on July 8, 2022. The article discusses a number of notable international tax rulings issued in the first half of 2022. The article notes: The Supreme Court’s resolution of
On July 29, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel entitled “Foreign Trusts and Gifts – Reporting Obligations, Compliance Issues, and Challenging Those Egregious Penalties!” at the 29th Annual Estate and Gift Tax Conference. MCLE credit is offered for this event. Description: We live in a global economy and
On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a major case regarding IRS penalties relating to Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARs). Kostelanetz & Fink represents the American College of Tax Counsel (the “College”), which filed an amicus brief in Alexandru Bittner v. United States
On June 3, 2022, Megan L. Brackney participates in a panel entitled, “Ethics in 2022: Privilege on Trial, Practice on the Move” for the 50th Annual Conference of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association. Event Description: The 50th Annual Conference of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal
On May 18, 2022, Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “The US Treasury’s National Illicit Finance Strategy: A Closer Look” with AML RightSource. Description: Members of the AML RightSource Advisory Board will provide their insight on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s 2022 National Illicit Finance Strategy, a comprehensive
On May 17, 2022, Megan L. Brackney presents in a webinar entitled, “Ethical Dilemmas – The IRS’s Enforcement of Foreign Information Return Penalties and the Practitioner’s Duty to Promote Compliance” for the International Tax Institute. Presenters Megan L. Brackney, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP; William E. (“Buck”) Buchanan, Grant Thornton; and
On May 27, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo and Stephanie Kamp LL.M., stetter Rechtsanwaite, Munich, Germany, moderate a group discussion titled, “Aggressive Tax Enforcements: You Can Run but Cannot Hide…” at the International Tax & Disputes Forum, hosted by Cambridge Forums in Surrey, United Kingdom. Description: In the face of substantial
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
