For 15 years, the NYU School of Professional Studies Tax Controversy Forum has brought together government representatives and expert private practitioners to share their perspectives on a variety of topics involving federal tax audits, appeals, and litigation. The forum covers a wide range of controversy work, from procedural seminars to substantive programs, international issues, ethical problems, current enforcement initiatives, sensitive audits, and civil and criminal tax penalties.
Sharon Katz-Pearlman, Shareholder, will be moderating a panel discussion on “What’s Next For The IRS? An Update From Senior IRS Executives”. The IRS has a newly confirmed Commissioner, additional funding is in place, and the issuance of the IRS Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan lays out what we can expect in the coming months and years. Hear directly from senior IRS executives as they discuss the IRS’ plans for the future, hiring trends, the compliance and enforcement focus and other critical areas.
Moderator: Sharon Katz-Pearlman, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Panelists: Douglas O’Donnell, Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement, IRS
Holly Paz, Acting Commissioner, Large Business and International Division, IRS
Lia Colbert, Commissioner, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, IRS
TRACK II
Effectively Navigating the LB&I Examination Process: Tips and Strategies For Responding to Information Document Requests
LB&I has specific rules and procedures for how agents should use IDRs to collect information from taxpayers. Understanding these rules and procedures is essential to developing a strategy for successfully handling an examination. This panel of expert practitioners provides an overview of LB&I IDR procedures as well as practical advice on how to approach an examination and effectively communicate with the IRS.
Moderator: Sanford J. Boxerman, Esq., Shareholder, Capes, Sokol, Goodman & Sarachan, St. Louis, MO
Mary A. McNulty, Esq., Partner, Holland & Knight, Dallas, TX
Robert J. Kovacev, Esq., Member, Miller & Chevalier, Washington, DC
Barbara T. Kaplan, Esq., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, New York, NY
