NYU School of Professional Studies to Host 11th Annual Tax Controversy Forum June 20-21 in New York City

On June 20-21, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Division of Programs in Business Finance, Law, and Taxation programs will host the 11^th Annual Tax Controversy Forum at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. The Forum features interactive presentations delivered by representatives from the government and expert private practitioners who cover a broad range of issues regarding tax audits, appeals, and litigations at all levels.

This year’s Tax Controversy Forum will feature keynote addresses by Charles P. Rettig, Esq., Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on the State of the IRS (Thursday, June 20); Nina E. Olson, Esq., National Taxpayer Advocate, IRS, on the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate – 20 Years Later (Friday, June 21); and Michael R. Schmidt, Commissioner Nominee, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, on the State of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (Friday, June 21).

“Over the past couple of years, there have been major changes in the tax law that will have a significant impact on businesses and organizations,” said Bryan C. Skarlatos, Esq., the Forum co-chair and a partner at Kostelanetz & Fink LLP. “At this year’s Forum, our expert moderators and participants will lead timely discussions in several important areas related to these tax reforms for those advising clients, handling tax controversies, and making tax-related business decisions over the next 12 months.”

The Forum, also co-chaired by David D. Aughtry, Esq., partner at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, is designed for accountants, attorneys, enrolled agents, in-house practitioners, and tax professionals at all levels who prepare for or handle audits, appeals, or tax litigation, as well as those involved in planning and transactional work. Participants qualify for CPE and CLE credits.

In addition to the keynote addresses, the Forum covers a wide range of tax controversy work from procedural seminars to substantive programs, international issues, ethical problems, current enforcement initiatives, sensitive audits, and civil and criminal tax penalties.

Panel Discussion and Breakout Session Highlights include:

· Tax Compliance and Enforcement Updates

· Rock-Partnership Representative-Hard Place

· Areas of Controversy Under the TCJA

· What’s New at LB&I: Key Developments and Initiatives

· Litigating Foreign Asset Reporting Tax Penalties: The Controversies Continue

· Following the Money: The Ins and Outs of Construction Industry Audits and Investigations

· How Well Do Your Secrets Travel? Understanding the Scope of Privileges in Cross-Border Audits and Investigations

· Out of Time, Out of Luck? How to Request Relief For a Late or Missed Election

· Why Do I Owe Tax When It’s Not My Money? Withholding on Payments to Foreign Persons

A distinguished line-up of top legal, tax, and government professionals will offer their expertise and diverse perspectives on issues that are at the forefront of the industry and the news.

Panelists include:

· Marc L. Caine, Esq., Senior Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, IRS

· Thomas Teige Carroll, Esq., Chief, Taxpayer Protection Bureau, New York State Office of the Attorney General

· Joseph A. Carzo, Director, Audit Division, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

· Mark F. Daly, Esq., Litigation Counsel, Tax Division, United States Department of Justice

· Michael J. Desmond, Esq., Chief Counsel, IRS

· The Honorable Maurice B. Foley, Chief Judge, United States Tax Court

· Mary Ellen Ladouceur, Esq., Principal Attorney, Transaction Tax Practice Group, Office of Counsel, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

· Paul J. Mamo, Director, Collection, IRS

· Mary Beth Murphy, Commissioner, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, IRS

· Douglas W. O’Donnell, CPA, Commissioner, Large Business & International Division, IRS

· Burton T. Ryan, Jr., Esq., Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York

· Christopher L. Shott, Esq., Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Large Business & International Division, IRS

· Mary I. Slonina, Esq., Director, Tax Controversy and Regulatory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

For a complete list of panels and panelists, visit sps.nyu.edu/taxcontroversy.