Don Fort was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “IRS Leverages Technology Tools to Find Taxpayers’ Cryptocurrency,” published on January 12, 2022. The article includes comments made by Fort and other participants during a January 11th webinar sponsored by the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation and Eversheds
On January 11, 2022, Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “Cryptocurrency Update” with the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation. Description: Speakers from the IRS, Eversheds Sutherland, and Kostelanetz & Fink discuss current cases and developments in the field, technology tools and audit streams, the recent John Doe summonses,
On December 8, 2021, Michael Sardar and John D. (Don) Fort participate in a “Criminal Tax Workshop” at the ABA’s 38th Annual Criminal Tax Fraud Institute and 11th Annual Civil Tax Controversy Institute. Description: This popular workshop will teach you strategies and techniques for handling sensitive civil examinations and criminal
On November 19, 2021, Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “The Pandora Papers and Data Leaks” at the First Annual Freeman Law International Tax Symposium. Description: The event features a host of leading experts from across the world—including distinguished tax practitioners and government officials from the United States, Mexico, Brazil,
On November 15, 2021, Caroline D. Ciraolo and Don Fort participate in a panel entitled “Enforcement Priorities: High-Income Non-Filers & High Wealth Taxpayers.” This panel is part of the AICPA 2021 National and Sophisticated Tax Planning Conference. Description: Since March 2020, the IRS has elevated fraud enforcement to new heights
On November 8, 2021, K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “Intermediate Discussions Regarding Digital Assets” for the the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. The panelists will discuss, among other things, (1) pricing, regulation, and reporting from digital asset exchanges, (2) custody and
*This event has been postponed until a later date. Check back for updates. On October 26, 2021, K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “Cryptocurrency Update” for the Federal Bar Association’s Section on Taxation. The panelists discuss current cases and developments in the field, technology tools
On October 19, 2021, K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort participates in a panel entitled “How Technology-Enabled Transformation Will Shrink the Tax Gap and Improve Taxpayer Service” for the National Association of Public Administration’s Symposium Series on the Transformation of the IRS. This panel focuses on how the IRS can
On October 5, 2021, K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort jointly conducts a virtual event for the Alabama Chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) entitled “Current IRS Trends Impacting AML Professionals” with ZMFF&J Director of Investigations Eric Hylton. Description: With a combined 60 years of experience
On September 21, 2021, K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort participates in a webinar panel entitled “Crypto & Taxes: What You Need to Know” for Forbes. Description: With the astonishing rise in the value of Bitcoin and Ethereum, crypto investors and enthusiasts may have serious tax questions on their minds.
