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2023 Taxation eConference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

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2023 Taxation eConference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy
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UT Law CLE’s 71st Annual Taxation Conference presents the expertise and in-depth analysis essential to understanding where tax law is, where it came from, and where it is going. With a renowned slate of regional and national speakers, the conference is a must attend event for those looking to keep current amidst a dramatically changing tax landscape.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 7.50 | 1.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2025

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1. Recent Developments (Feb 2024)

Bruce A. McGovern

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Recent Developments (Feb 2024)

Review significant court decisions, rulings, and statutory and regulatory developments of the past year.

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Bruce A. McGovern, South Texas College of Law Houston - Houston, TX

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2. Texas Tax Disputes: Four Ways to Get Your Ticket to the Courthouse/SALT Update (Feb 2024)

Jimmy Martens

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Texas Tax Disputes: Four Ways to Get Your Ticket to the Courthouse/SALT Update (Feb 2024)

Whether you’re challenging the Comptroller’s audit assessment or denial of your refund claim, more options are available, including one that does not require paying upfront. Hear an explanation of the different ways and the advantages and disadvantages of each, insight into tax law changes from the 2023 Legislature, and more.

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Jimmy Martens, Martens, Todd, & Leonard - Austin, TX

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3. The Government's Crackdown on Tax Fraud Enablers: How Tax Professionals Can Avoid Becoming Criminal Defendants (Feb 2024)

Tony Box

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The Government's Crackdown on Tax Fraud Enablers: How Tax Professionals Can Avoid Becoming Criminal Defendants (Feb 2024)

Tax professionals are increasingly finding themselves in very uncomfortable positions, as targets and co-defendants in criminal investigations. Hear valuable information from a former FBI agent and federal prosecutor on how tax professionals can stay out of the government’s crosshairs.  

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Tony Box, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP - Dallas, TX

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4. IRS Operations: Looking Back and Looking Ahead (Feb 2024)

Charles P. Rettig, Michael J. Desmond, Tom Cullinan

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IRS Operations: Looking Back and Looking Ahead (Feb 2024)

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 appropriated almost $80 billion to the IRS to be expended over 10 years, mostly for Taxpayer Services, Enforcement, Operations Support, and Business Systems Modernization. The speakers discuss the importance of these funds to support meaningful, effective tax administration for your clients, you, and our country.

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Charles P. Rettig, Former IRS Commissioner - Los Angeles, CA
Michael J. Desmond, Former IRS Chief Counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Tom Cullinan, Former IRS Counselor to the Commissioner, Chamberlain Hrdlicka - Atlanta, GA

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5. Effect of the APA on IRS Guidance (Feb 2024)

Kristin E. Hickman, Calvin H. Johnson, Susan C. Morse

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Effect of the APA on IRS Guidance (Feb 2024)

Taxpayers are increasingly challenging the validity of Treasury Regulations and Notices under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The IRS has traditionally relied on the Anti-Injunction Act as a barrier to pre-enforcement challenges to its rules and regulations, but courts are now finding APA challenges outside the scope of the Anti-Injunction Act's limitation on judicial review. Hear a discussion of current law on APA challenges to IRS guidance, as well as where the law should move.

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Kristin E. Hickman, University of Minnesota Law School - Minneapolis, MN
Calvin H. Johnson, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
Susan C. Morse, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

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6. Penalty Abatement Strategies That Work (Feb 2024)

Dan Price

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Penalty Abatement Strategies That Work (Feb 2024)

With the IRS increasingly assessing penalties and viewing penalties as a source of revenue, what practical strategies work to get the IRS to abate penalties? How can I optimize the chances to get my client’s penalties abated? How does the Independent Office of Appeals analyze and resolve penalty cases? Hear the answers to those questions and more. 

Originally presented: Dec 2023 Taxation Conference: Day 2 - Focus on Tax Controversy

Dan Price, Law Offices of Daniel N. Price, PLLC - San Antonio, TX