Don Fort participates in the Cambridge Forum on International Tax & Disputes in Cascais, Portugal. Description: The Forum Steering Committee welcomes up to 40 leading lawyers personally selected from renowned regional, national, and multinational firms around the world. With increased transparency and information sharing amongst tax authorities, the use of
Caroline D. Ciraolo co-chairs the Cambridge Forum on International Tax & Disputes in Cascais, Portugal. Description: The Forum Steering Committee welcomes up to 40 leading lawyers personally selected from renowned regional, national, and multinational firms around the world. With increased transparency and information sharing amongst tax authorities, the use of
Caroline D. Ciraolo leads a discussion titled “You’ve Got a Friend – Leveraging Relationships with Treaty Partners…” at the Forum on International Tax & Disputes presented by Cambridge Forums. Description: Faced with substantial tax gaps, aggressive tax avoidance, and abusive tax structures, tax authorities around the world are increasing civil
On May 3, 2023, Megan L. Brackney participates in a panel titled “Hot Button Topics with the IRS: A Conversation with Three Tax Controversy Practitioners” for STEP NY. Description: In this panel, Lawrence Lipoff leads a conversation with Megan L. Brackney, Thomas Ostrander and Miri Forster, three tax controversy experts, about
On May 25, 2023, Heather Fincher presents on a panel entitled, “What to do when Advisors Find Errors in International Tax Returns” at the Procopio International Tax Institute 2023 International Update: U.S. – Mexico Cross-Border Tax Issues. Description: Heather is moderating an engaging discussion of real-life hypos, common mistakes, and
On April 5, 2023, the IRS announced the final entries to its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2023, sounding the alarm about various schemes and potentially abusive transactions that target taxpayers and businesses all year round, but particularly during tax season. The list warns of swindles through electronic communication, like
In 2021, the U.S., along with 136 other countries, reached an agreement negotiated by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), of which the U.S. is a member, the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project (BEPS), aimed at correcting global tax inequities enjoyed by multinational enterprises (MNEs). BEPS has
On April 20, 2023, Caroline D. Ciraolo participates in a panel at the University of Baltimore School of Law hosted by the Business and Tax Law Association. She discusses the tax controversy practice area and how best to prepare for a career in this field.
Jay Nanavati participates in a conference entitled “Cocktails & Compliance” for the the 20/22 Act Society in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 31, 2023. Description: Jay Nanavati and Tom Duffy will address members of the 20/22 Act Society regarding tax compliance, IRS and DOJ enforcement initiatives, and defending potential
Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel on criminal tax cases at the ABA White Collar Crime Conference on March 1, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Panel Description: This panel features seasoned criminal tax practitioners on both sides of the aisle discussing the unique issues that arise in criminal tax investigations and
