NEW YORK – June 7, 2022 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Barbara T. Kaplan, co-chair of the Global Tax Practice, will present at the IRS Representation Conference 6th Annual Criminal Tax Day. Kaplan will speak on a panel titled “Dealing with the Undocumented Worker” June 10 at 10:45 a.m. and moderate a panel titled “When Failure to File a Return Becomes Criminal” at 3:30 p.m.
During “Dealing with the Undocumented Worker,” panelists will discuss issues that arise when businesses hire undocumented workers and what can be done for their clients before involving the IRS. “When Failure to File a Return Becomes Criminal” will discuss representing taxpayers who have not filed tax returns and when failure to file becomes a criminal issue.
Kaplan has been named one of the top 50 women lawyers in New York City by Super Lawyers magazine and focuses her tax litigation practice on domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, and individuals in federal, state, and local tax examinations, controversies, and litigation, including administrative and grand jury criminal tax investigations
About Greenberg Traurig's Tax Practice: To stay competitive in today's global marketplace, international companies must seek out greater efficiency in their tax planning and compliance, including coordinating tax decisions from country to country. For U.S. operations, an environment of increased scrutiny – including passage of more restrictive legislation and a spike in audit activity at every level – is quickly becoming the norm, likewise spurring a need for greater self-evaluation and for more frequent representation in controversies and litigation with tax authorities. Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary tax team works closely with clients to address these and other tax planning needs, as well as tax controversies and litigation issues.
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