Michael Sardar co-wrote an article with Vishan Chaudhary for the CPA Journal titled “Claiming Residency in Puerto Rico May Spur More State-Based Tax Audits.” In the article, Michael and Vishan discuss state-level tax audits concerning taxpayers who have claimed tax benefits under Puerto Rico’s Act 20 and 22. For context,
Kostelanetz attorneys Michael Sardar, Bryan Skarlatos, and Andy Weiner will speak on various panels of the ABA Tax Section Mid-Year Meeting, of which Kostelanetz is a Diamond sponsor. Our attorneys will demonstrate their knowledge and experience in international tax controversies and other international taxation matters, criminal tax cases, refund litigation,
Kostelanetz attorneys Michael Sardar, Melissa Wiley, Andy Weiner, and Will Greco will participate on various panels at the 49th Annual Federal Bar Association Tax Law Conference, of which Kostelanetz is a proud sponsor. Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo will make keynote remarks at the March 3 luncheon. During the conference, our
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar was quoted in Tax Notes regarding issues with the IRS voluntary disclosure program for owners of foreign assets. The Tax Notes article by Nathan Richman is a deep dive into numerous taxpayer concerns with the Internal Revenue Service’s voluntary disclosure program (VDP). In the article, Michael
Join Caroline Ciraolo, Bryan Skarlatos, Jay Nanavati, Christopher Ferguson, Michael Sardar, Don Fort, and Abigail Burke for their reflections about what issues will be front and center for the tax community, the Internal Revenue Service, and the courts in the year to come!
Kostelanetz attorneys will be speaking on various panels at the American Bar Association’s 2024 Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy Conference, which is being held from Dec. 12-14, 2024, in Las Vegas. Our lawyers will demonstrate their experience and knowhow on topics ranging from defense of high-wealth taxpayers and ethical
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar was quoted in Tax Notes regarding proposed changes by the IRS concerning taxpayers burdened with penalties stemming for late-filed foreign trust and gift reports (Forms 3520 and 3520-A). The Tax Notes article covered an October 31 panel at the Procopio International Tax Institute conference in San
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 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
