Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar discussed his observations on the latest developments in tax controversy, including the challenges practitioners are facing as a result of reductions in the IRS workforce. Michael addressed the pessimism that many felt at the beginning of 2025, given the expected funding cuts and fears that IRS
Kostelanetz Also Named “Top-Listed” Firm for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York NEW YORK (August 25, 2025) — Best Lawyers in America® has recognized nearly half of all Kostelanetz attorneys for its 2026 edition, naming 20 Kostelanetz lawyers to its annual list in the firm’s key practice areas of
On Aug. 7, 2025, Michael Sardar will present on a panel entitled “Representing Businesses with No Records” at the IRS Tax Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Whether through natural disaster, computer failure, or poor record keeping, many businesses enter tax season without the business records their tax professional will need
Four Partners Also Named Leading Lawyers for High-Net-Worth Private Clients NEW YORK (July 28, 2025) — Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz LLP as a top-tier, Band 1 firm for high net worth tax clients in its 2025 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. In addition to the firm’s selection, Megan L. Brackney, Caroline D. Ciraolo,
Caroline Ciraolo and Todd Welty Named “Leading Partners” NEW YORK (June 23, 2025) — Kostelanetz LLP has been named a leading U.S. tax controversy firm by Legal 500 for 2025. In addition, partners Caroline D. Ciraolo and Todd Welty have been named to the Legal 500 “Leading Partners” list for
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar was recently elected a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC), which describes itself as “a nonprofit association of tax attorneys in private practice, law, business, graduate school teaching positions, and government, who are recognized for their excellence in tax practice and their substantial
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar will speak at New York City Bar’s Tax Law Conference 2025 on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Michael will deliver a presentation titled “Circular 230 Discussion: What should tax professionals do when they discover an error on a client’s prior tax return” from 4:00 pm to 4:50
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
