The IRS Examination, Responding to Document Requests, Interview Requests and Summonses

The goal of this session is to review best practices for representing taxpayers before the Examination Division of Internal Revenue Service ("IRS").

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This month's newsletter articles focus on (a) the ethical obligations of the New Jersey courts and court officers to report tax evasion and (b) how US taxpayers can get the benefits of international treaties.

Valerie Vlasenko, Esq.'s article analyzes the obligation of judges, mediators, arbitrators, and attorneys to report the criminal tax activities of taxpayers that come before them. On February 7, 2019, there will be a seminar at Bergen Community College where judges and tax professionals will discuss the application of Sheridan in actual cases.

Phillip Colasanto, Esq.'s article discusses the impact of tax treaties on U.S. taxation and preparing Form 8833, Treaty-Based Return Position Disclosures under Section 6114 or 7701(b). Phil will be speaking on this topic at Bergen Community College on February 12, 2019.