NEW YORK (January 10, 2023) — Kostelanetz LLP is thrilled to announce that we have promoted three of our attorneys — Nicholas S. Bahnsen, Stephen Josey, and Wilda Lin — to Counsel. The promotions became effective on January 1. “Nick, Stephen, and Wilda have provided outstanding counsel to our clients
On January 11, 2023, Bryan C. Skarlatos presents on “Tax Basics for Matrimonial Judges” for the New Judges Seminar at the New York State Judicial Institute. Seminar Description: The effect of tax considerations on divorcing parties can impact the decisions made during a matrimonial proceeding. Therefore, it is important for
BALTIMORE (December 14, 2022) — Super Lawyers has selected Kostelanetz LLP partner Caroline D. Ciraolo for inclusion on the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list as a “Top Rated Tax Attorney in Baltimore, MD.” Super Lawyers describes itself as a “rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have
Bryan C. Skarlatos was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “Taxes After Marriage: How to Navigate the Confusing Consequences” published on November 25, 2022. The article details the tax implications of marriage for couples affected by the marriage penalty and the marriage bonus. The article notes: “Filing
NEW YORK (November 7, 2022) — Kostelanetz LLP has been recognized for its “professional excellence” in Tax Law, Litigation – Tax, Commercial Litigation, and Criminal Defense: White Collar by the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. In addition, the firm has been recognized in Tier 1 in New
Garrett L. Brodeur participates in a panel titled “Exploring Tax Practice Settings With Alumni” for students of the Georgetown Law Center Tax LL.M. Program on October 25, 2022. Panelists: Garrett L. Brodeur, Kostelanetz LLP Ballinger Doyle, Grant Thornton Camilah Gould-Bailey, Google Tax Saiya Savooji, KPMG Canada This panel was only
Caroline D. Ciraolo moderates a panel titled “The Use of Mail and Wire Fraud Charges in Tax Cases and its Consequences” at the 39th Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud and the 12th Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy. Panel Description: Mail fraud and wire fraud charges work their
Caroline D. Ciraolo joins a panel titled “Balancing Tax Planning, Advocacy, and Professional Ethics: The Rules That Every Tax Advisor Should Know” at the Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2022 conference in Los Angeles, CA. Panel Description: Ethical rules related to advising clients
Megan L. Brackney was quoted in an article in Tax Notes titled “IRS Appeals Training Materials on Reasonable Cause Worry Practitioners” on October 6, 2022. The article discusses the implications of recently disclosed training materials related to international information return penalties from the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. Practitioners are particularly concerned
Caroline D. Ciraolo and Don Fort join a panel titled “When Aggressive Tax Planning Becomes Criminal Conduct” at the 59th Annual Hawaii Tax Institute. High income taxpayers frequently look to minimize their tax burdens and tax professionals are only too happy to oblige with one planning structure or another. It
