Category Archives: Tax News & Comment

Recent IRS Developments

A.      Recent IRS Developments Field audits of taxpayers with incomes exceeding $200,000 rose 34 percent in fiscal 2011 to 78,392. IRS Deputy Commissioner Steve Miller stated that “[w]e are looking more at taxpayers at these income levels because we … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — April 2011

View Issue: Tax News & Comment — April 2011 pril 14, 2011 I. ESTATE TAX RETURNS Calculation and remittance of federal and NYS estate tax is of primary concern in administering an estate. An estate tax return must be filed … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — June, 2010

To view full issue: Tax News & Comment — June, 2010 To View Full Issue:  Tax News & Comment — June, 2010 The June, 2010 issue of Tax News & Comment, in “From Washington,”  discusses the new $56 billion tax … Continue reading

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From Washington — Recent Developments, August 2011

VIEW IN PDF: Tax News & Comment — August 2011 A bipartisan deficit-reduction panel is considering ending the preferential tax treatment of capital gains. Although not explicitly mentioned in the plan which is now being considered in the Senate, the … Continue reading

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2010 Tax Outlook

© 2010 Law Offices of David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M, Lake Success,  NY  11042   (516) 466-5900 2010 Tax Outlook For PDF version, press here:  PFD file I.    Proposals From the White House President Obama favors permanently extending tax cuts enacted … Continue reading

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House Passes $56 Billion “Tax Extenders” Bill

The House, on May 29, by a vote of 215-204, approved a $56 billion tax bill, the “American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act”. The Senate has already approved a similar measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill. … Continue reading

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Article 78 Review of Tax Appeals Tribunal

Printer-friendly PDF: Article 78 Review of Tax Appeals Tribunal II.wpd A. Pre-Tribunal Adjudication The Bureau of Conciliation and Mediation Services (BCMS) comprises a separate operating bureau within the Division of Taxation, and reports directly to the Commissioner of Taxation and … Continue reading

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REMOVING FEDERAL TAX LIENS

The filing of a federal tax lien can adversely affect the taxpayer’s ability to secure credit, dispose of property and conduct business. Ultimately, the property may be levied upon by the IRS and sold to satisfy the underlying tax liability. Fortunately, in many cases the filing of a tax lien is not a fait accomplis. For example, at times IRS will voluntarily withdraw a notice of tax lien: Continue reading

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Northern District Finds Successive Tax Penalties Imposed by NYS-AG and NYS-DTF to be Unconstitutional

Finding that Tax Law § 481(1)(b)(i) effectively operates as a criminal penalty, the Northern District  held that the assessment of a tax penalty by the Department of Taxation and Finance under § 481(1)(b)(i) following the taxpayer’s previous prosecution and conviction … Continue reading

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Revision of New York Power of Attorney Law Takes Effect

Effective 9/1/09, NY General Obligations Law §5-1501, which governs the content and execution of powers of attorney, was revised and amended. Powers executed prior this date remain valid, but are subject to the amended statute. Continue reading

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Tax Court Holds Single Member LLC Not Ignored for Gift Tax Purposes

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2009 REGS., RULINGS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS OF NOTE

2009 REGS., RULINGS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS OF NOTE
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2009 Gift & Estate Tax Decisions of Note

2009 Gift & Estate Tax Decisions of Note

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2009 Decisions and Rulings Under IRC Section 1031

2009 Decisions and Rulings Under IRC Section 1031
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Recent Tax Developments — October 2003

The IRS announced on 9/15 that it had reached agreements with 40 states to trade information on unlawful tax shelters. Arthur Roth, Commissioner of the NYS-DTF, said the potential revenue loss was in the “tens of millions.” The IRS is … Continue reading

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