By Dan Packel | October 6, 2021
The optics of being recognized as a leader in tax-avoidance are a mixed bag.
By Sarah Tincher-Numbers | October 5, 2021
Barbara Klepper, the only tax-focused partner in the firm's D.C. office, joins from McAfee & Taft after nearly a decade with the Oklahoma firm.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | October 5, 2021
The rules for innocent spouse relief are not new. However, there have been some developments—a revised form, various court decisions, and a recommendation from the National Taxpayer Advocate. In this edition of his Tax Tips column, Sidney Kess examines the developments.
By Dan Packel | October 4, 2021
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists highlighted the firm's role in creating the modern offshore system.
By Charles Toutant | October 1, 2021
"It was evident that there was a significant risk that respondent's representation of one or more of her tax appeal clients would be materially limited by her 'personal interest,' that is, continued referrals from Mid-Atlantic. Her loyalties to Mid-Atlantic and to her clients were, thus, divided," the DRB said.
Daily Business Review | Analysis
By Dan Roe | September 23, 2021
After years on the rise, the estate tax exemption appears likely to fall during the Biden administration. Wealthy clients are already getting their affairs in order, but the trusts and estates bench has relatively few lawyers with the necessary experience and education.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Erica F. Buckley | September 22, 2021
"I read that the tax law on grossing up of transfer taxes was amended this summer. Can you explain the change in the law as well as any disclosure requirements related to my client's offering plan?"
By Patrick Smith | September 20, 2021
Ronald Creamer Jr. joins Cravath in New York after 29 years at Sullivan & Cromwell.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jeremy H. Temkin | September 15, 2021
In 'Cheek v. United States,' the Supreme Court established the government's burden of proof to show that a defendant acted "willfully" in order to obtain a conviction on criminal tax charges. In this column Tax Litigation Issues, Jeremy H. Temkin analyzes recent circuit court decisions rejecting claims that defendants were improperly deprived of their ability to present a 'Cheek' defense through expert testimony.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joseph Lipari and Aaron S. Gaynor | September 14, 2021
There is often "a degree of casualness" in the case of transactions between affiliated parties, and that casualness can lead to unexpected tax consequences. In this edition of their Tax Appeals Tribunal column, Joseph Lipari and Aaron S. Gaynor discuss a recent Division of Tax Appeals determination, which engages with similar issues in the income tax context, and serves a reminder that good form matters.
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