For organizations facing the potential loss of their tax-exempt status, the procedures for challenging a proposed or actual revocation may seem overwhelmingly complex. While the underlying issues involved may be complicated, focusing on three key procedural considerations can help to clarify the path forward. Protest within 30 days. The law
NEW YORK (Jan. 24, 2025) — Kostelanetz LLP is pleased to announce that Eduardo A. Cukier has joined the firm as a counsel focused on corporate, international, and high-net-worth tax planning and transactions. Eduardo brings more than two decades of experience in transactions-based domestic and international tax practice. He advises
On May 30, 2024, Bryan Skarlatos presented on “Recent United States Initiatives to Enforce Integrity” with Ian M. Comisky of Fox Rothschild LLP as part of Lawline’s CLE programming. Description: The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. In particular, 31 U.S.C. § 5336
The Internal Revenue Service recently wrapped up its 2024 “Dirty Dozen” campaign by warning taxpayers about promoters selling bogus tax strategies and fraudulent offshore schemes designed to reduce or avoid taxes. In its April 11 announcement, the IRS reminded taxpayers to “[r]ely on a reputable tax professional they know and
On April 10, 2024, as part of the Dirty Dozen campaign, the Internal Revenue Service warned the public about three tax traps specifically targeted at wealthy individuals. The three tax traps include: Improper art donation deductions Charitable remainder annuity trust Monetized installment sales Improper Art Donation Deductions While there are
Daniel C. Davidson was quoted in a February 14, 2024 Law360 article titled “First Purely Tax Crypto Indictment Signals More On Tap” on the financial activities likely to capture the IRS criminal unit’s attention in the crypto sphere. The article discusses possible implications of the Department of Justice’s early February
Megan Brackney will participate in a panel titled “Multijurisdictional Ethics Issues – Working in Multiple Jurisdictions – Some Things You May Not Think About May Hurt You” hosted by the 2024 Tax Law Conference on March 1, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Event Description: Practitioners
Heather Fincher will participate in a panel titled “Where in the World…? Recent Updates in International Information Return Caselaw and Practice” hosted by the D.C. Bar on January 24, 2024. The conference will be held virtually. Event Description: Tax controversy professionals – including the current National Taxpayer Advocate – have
By Ian Buksunski and Abigail Burke The CPA Journal September/October 2023 The article discusses upcoming changes to small-business reporting requirements enacted as part of the Corporate Transparency Act, including who is required to report under the law, what information must be included, and the penalties for noncompliance. […] Published with
Andrew M. Weiner will participate in a panel titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Corporate Tax Advisor Should Know” at the Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2023 Chicago Conference hosted by the Practising Law Institute on
