TAXLITIGATOR Blog

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Dennis Perez, Michel R. Stein, and Jonathan Kalinski will be speaking at the upcoming CalCPA webinar “Resolving Federal and State Employment Tax Matters – Worker Classification” Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PST). The IRS is increasing both civil and criminal enforcement against taxpayers who fail to […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Michel R. Stein will be speaking at the upcoming 11th Annual Florida Tax Institute  3-Day Conference on the on the topic of “Audits and Tax Controversy Update” on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (EST), along with co-panelists Fred Murray (IRS Special Counsel), Eric Cerelli (IRS Field […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2024

In two recently issued decisions, the U.S. Tax Court reaffirmed the validity of the so-called “Cohan Rule” that allows the Court to estimate the amount of a taxpayer’s deductible expenses so long as the taxpayer clearly shows that he or she incurred the expenses and the Court has a reasonable basis for making such an […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Michel Stein and Cory Stigile will be speaking at the upcoming Strafford webinar “Navigating IRS Corporate and High-Income Taxpayer Audits: Key Areas of Focus for Examinations, Pitfalls to Avoid” Thursday, February 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST). The IRS has rolled out its plan for increased […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Congratulations to Sandra R. Brown and Hunter Keaster for being featured on the December 2023 cover of the Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. Sandra and Hunter are highlighted for their article “Closing the Gap” which analyzes the IRS’s Strategic Operating Plan for improving taxpayer services and reducing the tax gap through stricter enforcement with the current $60 […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

On December 21, 2023, as part of its ongoing effort to address and combat dubious claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), the IRS unveiled a new Voluntary Disclosure Program aimed at helping businesses rectify errors in previously submitted ERC filings. The new initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the legitimacy of certain […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Those who commit tax crimes are among the least likely to re-offend, as statistics from the United States Sentencing Commission – the group that drafts the Federal Sentencing Guidelines used by judges to help determine what sentence to impose – have consistently shown. Mostly well-educated, older, and without any prior criminal history, tax offenders almost always […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023

Steven Toscher, Managing PrincipalHochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C.toscher@taxlitigator.com Founded in 1960, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez, P.C., is internationally recognized as the preeminent tax law firm on the West Coast. The reputation of the firm for excellence and integrity in the tax community is unparalleled. The firm specializes in federal and state civil and criminal tax litigation, tax […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Dennis Perez, Michel Stein, and Robert Horwitz will be speaking at the upcoming CalCPA webinar “Federal and State Residency Issues” Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PST). This webinar will guide tax professionals and advisers on the latest IRS examination guidance and state tax law issues regarding […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023

We are pleased to announce that in October of this year the 9th edition of the Practicing Law Institutes Deskbook on Internal Revenue Service Practice and Procedure was published. The Deskbook is co-authored by Principal of the firm Edward M. Robbins, Jr. It is a great resource for many issues confronting tax practitioners in everyday practice. For more […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the USC Gould School of Law 2024 Tax Institute will take place on January 22-24 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Los Angeles. We have an exceptional line up of speakers and topics this year. The three day Institute covers the most important topics in corporate taxation, partnership taxation and a […] Read More…

Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud and the 13th Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy will take place this year on December 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Managing Principal Steven Toscher is honored to once again co-chair the Institutes with Kathy Keneally.  We have an unbelievable […] Read More…