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Insights from the 16th Annual Tax Controversy Forum

NYU's 16th Annual Tax Controversy Forum convenes IRS officials, Tax Court judges, and DOJ leadership to address federal enforcement priorities.

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NYU Convenes the 16th Annual Tax Controversy Forum

On June 27–28, government representatives and tax practitioners will gather at the Westin New York at Times Square for the 16th Annual Tax Controversy Forum, organized by the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Programs in Business. The program targets federal tax controversy and enforcement matters.

Topics Covered

The forum addresses a broad slate of current and perennial controversy issues:

  • Procedural seminars
  • International tax programs
  • Ethics
  • Enforcement initiatives
  • Sensitive audits
  • Civil and criminal tax penalties

Confirmed Government Speakers

The forum's draw is the concentration of senior IRS, Tax Court, and DOJ officials speaking in one room. Confirmed participants include:

  • Lia Colbert, Commissioner, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, IRS
  • Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate, IRS
  • The Hon. Elizabeth A. Copeland, Judge, United States Tax Court
  • Hans Famularo, Esq., Special Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, SB/SE Division, IRS
  • Guy Ficco, Chief, Criminal Investigation Division, IRS
  • Caryn Finley, Assistant U.S. Attorney, W.D.N.C.
  • Sharyn M. Fisk, Esq., Director, Office of Professional Responsibility, IRS
  • John W. Hinman, Director, Whistleblower Office, IRS
  • David A. Hubbert, Esq., Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Tax Division, U.S. DOJ
  • Casey A. Lothamer, Esq., Area Counsel, Mid-Atlantic Region, TEGE, IRS
  • Heather Maloy, Chief, Taxpayer Compliance Officer, IRS
  • Mary Beth Murphy, Director of Collections, North Atlantic Territory, SB/SE, IRS
  • Mark Nyman, Director, Corporate Issues/Credits, IRS
  • Holly Paz, Commissioner, Large Business and International Division, IRS
  • Marjorie A. Rollinson, Esq., Chief Counsel, IRS
  • Trish Turner, Program Manager, Digital Assets Project, IRS
  • James A. Ulicny, Esq., Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax), IRS

Co-Chairs

  • Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz
  • Miri Forster, Esq., Partner and National Tax Controversy Leader, EisnerAmper

Implications

The speaker list, particularly the presence of the LB&I Commissioner, the Digital Assets Project manager, and CI leadership, signals where enforcement attention sits in 2024: large taxpayer compliance, digital assets, and criminal tax. Controversy teams at corporate taxpayers and advisors should use the agenda as a useful proxy for near-term examination priorities.

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