Kostelanetz & Fink has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the American College of Tax Counsel (“ACTC”) in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Alexandru Bittner v. United States (No. 21-1195). The brief asks the Supreme Court to reverse a decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that
On October 5, 2019, Megan L. Brackney speaks on a panel entitled, “Recent Developments In Innocent Spouse Litigation” for the Pro Bono & Tax Clinics Committee. Speakers Megan L. Brackney, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP; Julie L. Payne, IRS Office of Chief Counsel; Christine S. Speidel, Villanova University Charles Widger School
Event Description: The NYU Institute on Federal Taxation’s 78th annual conference includes presentations focused on insights and analyses from top tax authorities in America. Sessions are held for five-day periods, including October 20-25 and November 10-15. Substantive sessions are help on prominent tax topics such as tax controversies, international
On August 16, 2022, the Department of Justice published a press release announcing that a federal court in the Central District of California has authorized the IRS to serve a John Doe summons on the cryptocurrency prime dealer SFOX. That summons directs SFOX to identify and produce records relating to
NEW YORK (August 18, 2022) — Eleven attorneys at Kostelanetz & Fink were recognized this year by U.S. News’ “Best Lawyers in America®” for their 2023 edition. The K&F lawyers that have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2023 are: Megan Brackney for Tax Law in New York;
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort delivers a keynote presentation entitled “Reflections From The Former Chief Of IRS-CI” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Click here for more information.
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo delivers a keynote presentation entitled “A survey of recent U.S. tax prosecutions of professional enablers” for the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Click here for more information and to register.
On September 6, 2022, Don Fort participates in a panel and plenary workshop entitled “Professionals and the potential for abuse of trust – a US perspective” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Chair: Mr. Ian M. Comisky, Partner, Fox Rothschild
On September 6, 2022, Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel entitled “Getting your house in order – conducting internal investigation into alleged tax offenses” at the 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England. Panel Description: With the increasing threat of Government enforcement, data
In light of varied and oftentimes very believable tax scams taking place across the United States, the July 22, 2022, issue of IRS Newswire explains how IRS representatives may contact taxpayers, and how taxpayers can determine whether or not a contact is from a legitimate IRS employee. The IRS advises
