Sharon McCarthy Also Named to Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York NEW YORK (October 25, 2024) — Eleven Kostelanetz attorneys have been named to New York Metro Super Lawyers for 2024 for their experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal Defense: White Collar, and Business Litigation. In addition, partner Sharon L. McCarthy has
Kostelanetz LLP partner Megan L. Brackney will kick off the Committee of Banking Institutions on Taxation (CBIT) 2024 Fall Tax Day with a session on November 21, 2024, from 9:00-9:55 AM on ethical standards for dispensing tax advice. Known for her extensive knowledge of tax ethics, Megan regularly educates other
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 Committee of Banking Institutions on Taxation (CBIT) is hosting its annual Fall Tax Day on November 21, 2024, in New York City at Arno Ristorante on 141 West 38th Street. CBIT has Spring Tax Day and Fall Tax Day every year, and they are all-day events. 2024 Fall Tax
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
On October 5, 2024, Megan L. Brackney will participate in a panel titled “Top 10 Federal Tax Issues” as part of the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections’ 45th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This in-person event will feature speakers and recognized leaders in the estate planning, federal, state
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
On November 15, 2024, Megan L. Brackney will co-moderate a panel titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Corporate Tax Advisor Should Know” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s “Tax Strategies 2024 – Chicago” programming. Attendees will receive the latest information, strategies, and practical
NEW YORK (August 15, 2024) — Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 15 Kostelanetz attorneys for its 2025 edition. Individual lawyers at Kostelanetz LLP have been recognized for their work in the firm’s key practice areas of tax law, tax controversy, and tax fraud, including litigation; white-collar criminal defense; commercial litigation; and trusts
Megan L. Brackney will participate in an online American Bar Association panel titled “I Always Think That Everything Could Be A Trap: Ethical Dilemmas in Tax Controversy” on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1pm EDT. Description: As a tax controversy attorney, you never know what a client might ask, do,
