WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2022) — Kostelanetz & Fink is proud to announce that partner Jay R. Nanavati has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (“the College”), one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Mr. Nanavati became a Fellow
On June 10, 2022, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel entitled “When Failure to File a Return Becomes Criminal” at the 2022 IRS Representation Conference. Description: This panel reviews the fundamentals of representing taxpayers in civil tax controversy by focusing on representing taxpayers who have failed to file tax
On June 10, 2022, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel entitled “The Criminal Tax Case From Start to Finish” at the 2022 IRS Representation Conference. Description: This panel reviews how criminal tax cases get started, how cases are worked, and what the process is from start to finish. The
“The team is very sophisticated and thoughtful in its approach” NEW YORK (June 3, 2022) — Kostelanetz & Fink is pleased that Chambers and Partners has once again recognized the firm and six of its attorneys in its 2022 USA Guide in the areas of tax controversy, tax fraud, tax
This panel walks attendees through the entire life cycle of a criminal tax case: from referral to CI through investigation, Department of Justice Referral, Indictment, Plea and Sentencing. Whether you have worked 10 criminal tax cases before or never been involved in any, our panel brings attendees up to speed
Sharon L. McCarthy Moderates the Panel “Summons & Summons Enforcement” at the 2019 New England IRS Representation Conference in Uncasville, CT on November 22, 2019. The IRS has broad administrative powers to obtain records and information when pursuing its case. This panel reviews what the procedures are for the IRS
Sharon L. McCarthy Participates on the Panel “IRS Enforcement Update” at the 2019 New England IRS Representation Conference in Uncasville, CT on November 22, 2019. Voluntary compliance and enforcement of the tax law are at the heart of our tax system. Over the past several years, the IRS has
Sharon L. McCarthy participates on the panel “Mental Defense to Tax Crimes – Declination or Mitigation” at the 36th Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud/The 9th Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy in Las Vegas, NV. Tax crimes are specific intent crimes—requiring the violation of a known legal duty.
In this webinar, attendees review the duties of a tax professional in advising clients on tax return preparation and audits. Using real-life examples, we identify potential conflicts and other problems that may arise in the course of a tax professional’s representation, as well as discuss recommended methods for addressing them.
Tax crimes are specific intent crimes – requiring the violation of a known legal duty. Sharon L. McCarthy joins Eric Green of Green & Sklarz LLC and Tax Rep LLC for this week’s Tax Rep Network podcast. Among other topics, Sharon and Eric discuss the requirements for tax offenses and
