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Sandra R. Brown and Philipp Behrendt to Speak at Upcoming 11th Annual USD School of Law – RJS Law Tax Institute

Sandra R. Brown and Philipp Behrendt to Speak at Upcoming 11th Annual USD School of Law – RJS Law Tax Institute

We are pleased to announce that Sandra R. Brown and Philipp Behrendt will be speaking at the upcoming 11th Annual USD School of Law – RJS Law Tax Institute being held at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Theatre on Friday, July 17, 2026, on the following topics: Sandra R. BrownCriminal Panel: […] Read More…

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Steve Toscher, Michel Stein and Philipp Behrendt to Speak at Upcoming Strafford Webinar on Puerto Rico Tax Act

Steve Toscher, Michel Stein and Philipp Behrendt to Speak at Upcoming Strafford Webinar on Puerto Rico Tax Act

We are pleased to announce that Steve Toscher, Michel R. Stein, and Philipp Behrendt will be speaking at the upcoming Strafford webinar on 2026 Puerto Rico Tax Act Compliance and Challenges on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST). This course will provide persons who have taken advantage of Puerto Rico Act […] Read More…

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The California Office of Tax Appeals Issues a Precedential Opinion on Public Law 86-272 by Robert S. Horwitz

The California Office of Tax Appeals Issues a Precedential Opinion on Public Law 86-272 by Robert S. Horwitz

In a 1959 opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an out-of-state business whose sole contact with a state was to have “drummers” go into the state to solicit orders could be taxed by that state on income from those sales. In response, Congress enacted Pub. Law 86-272 to limit the power of states to […] Read More…

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Happy 250th Birthday America!

Happy 250th Birthday America!

Let us take a moment to wish our great country happy birthday and recognize that our greatness was not born out of comfort but of severe challenges.  Thomas Paine wrote in the darkest days of the Revolution, “Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and […] Read More…

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UCLA Extension 42nd Annual Tax Controversy Conference – October 22, 2026

UCLA Extension 42nd Annual Tax Controversy Conference – October 22, 2026

Dear Colleague- Please be sure to “Save the Date” for the UCLA Extension 42nd Annual Tax Controversy Conference which will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. We are very honored this year to have the Honorable Emin Toro, Judge, United States Tax Court providing our morning Keynote and […] Read More…

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Hochman Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers

Hochman Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers

We are honored and pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Dennis Perez, Sandra R. Brown, Robert S. Horwitz, Michel R. Stein, and Edward M. Robbins, Jr., have again earned a distinguished place in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers.  Now in its second edition, this list honors our principals for their exceptional work in […] Read More…

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The Fourth Circuit Reminds Us that Failing to Pay Withholding Tax Can Land You in Jail by Robert S. Horwitz

The Fourth Circuit Reminds Us that Failing to Pay Withholding Tax Can Land You in Jail by Robert S. Horwitz

Anyone who has ever received a paycheck or paid employees knows that income tax and the employee’s portion of social security and Medicare tax are withheld from the employee’s wages. Income withholding tax accounted for $2.8 trillion of tax collected in fiscal 2024. This compares with corporate income tax of $565 billion paid that year. […] Read More…

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Sandra R. Brown 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud – Tax Controversy – High Net Worth

Sandra R. Brown 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud – Tax Controversy – High Net Worth

We are pleased to announce that Sandra R. Brown has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners, 2026 USA, for strength and expertise in the areas of Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy and the upcoming Chambers High Net Worth in the area of Tax: Private Client. Sandra R. Brown “maintains a highly respected practice concentrated on the representation […] Read More…

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Dennis Perez 2026 Chambers Top Ranked – High Net Worth

Dennis Perez 2026 Chambers Top Ranked – High Net Worth

We are also pleased to announce that Dennis Perez has been recognized in the upcoming Chambers High Net Worth in the area of Tax: Private Client. Dennis Perez “represents high net worth clients in domestic tax examinations and administrative appeals. “Interviewees praise Perez’s work on leading tax cases in California and the Federal Courts.” Chambers is the […] Read More…

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Steven Toscher 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud – Tax Controversy – High Net Worth

Steven Toscher 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud – Tax Controversy – High Net Worth

We are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners, 2026 USA, for strength and expertise in the areas of Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy and the upcoming Chambers High Net Worth in the area of Tax: Private Client. Steven Toscher is “a well-regarded tax practitioner who advises clients […] Read More…

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Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy

Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez 2026 Chambers USA Top Ranked – Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy

Once again, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. is proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners 2026 USA, for strength and expertise in the areas of Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy along with the individual rankings of Steven Toscher, Dennis Perez and Sandra R. Brown. While we are proud of the attorneys who have received individual recognition, as noted below by Chambers, it […] Read More…

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2026 Annual Tax Controversy Seminar, Problem Solving Day & BBQ – June 24, 2026

2026 Annual Tax Controversy Seminar, Problem Solving Day & BBQ – June 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Edward M. Robbins, Jr., Jonathan Kalinski, and Philipp Behrendt will also be speaking on June 24th at the 2026 Annual Tax Controversy Seminar, Problem Solving Day & BBQ at the Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands. BBQ to follow at The Green at Hackensack Court Square on the following […] Read More…

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