By Michael Sardar The CPA Journal January 2020 Edition Cryptocurrency is here to stay. As of November 17, 2019, the top five cryptocurrencies by market capitalization had a combined value of approximately $196 billion, and consumers can now use cryptocurrency in place of legal tender at numerous online and brick-and-mortar retailers.
On January 16, 2020, Michael Sardar presented “The Updated IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice” at the Long Island University Tax Controversy Forum. Click here for more information.
Michael Sardar participated on the panel “Criminal Tax Workshop” at the 36th Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud/The 9th Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy in Las Vegas, NV. This popular workshop teaches strategies and techniques for handling sensitive civil examinations and criminal investigations, and defending a criminal prosecution.
On December 4, 2019, Michael Sardar presented “Working with Schedule C Taxpayers Without Complete Records: Reconstruction, Estimates, and Best Practices” at the Sid Kess “Dealing with the IRS” seminar at Baruch College. In the event of a loss of client records or due to poor record keeping, a paid preparer
Tax practitioners should be mindful of their ethical obligation to report tax-related misconduct under the internal revenue laws, the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and Circular 230. This group of experienced panelists examined when, whether, and how to complain about professional misconduct by private practice and government attorneys or the
NEW YORK CITY, NY (September 12, 2019) – Kostelanetz & Fink is pleased to announce that nine attorneys at the firm, including seven partners, have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 New York Metro “Super Lawyers” list, recognizing the firm’s experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal
A panel of experts updated attendees on the latest priorities and trends in IRS criminal Enforcement, including cyber-crimes, crypto-currency, marijuana, payroll tax crimes, money laundering, and good-old-fashioned income tax evasion. Moderator: Lisa E. Perkins, Green & Sklarz LLC, West Hartford, CT Panelists: Kristina O’Connell, Special-Agent In-Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation, Boston Field
On May 9, 2019, Michael Sardar participated in a panel titled “Asset Protection And Offshore Assets: Hide And Seek In The World Of Divorce” at the AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference. Brought to you by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Business Valuation Resources (BVR), the National Divorce Conference
By: Michael Sardar The CPA Journal May 2019 Edition The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law on December 22, 2018, delivered sweeping changes to the federal tax code. These changes brought with them ambiguity and uncertainty, which will likely lead to federal tax audits and disputes on how
By: Michael Sardar Tax Stringer April 2019 Edition Download Publication On March 13, 2018, the IRS announced that it would end its long-running Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”) on September 28, 2018. With the closure of one of the IRS’s most successful compliance enforcement programs, practitioners were anxious for the IRS
