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17th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum

on June 26th and 27th, 2025!

At the Westin New York in Times Square

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Overview

Kostelanetz LLP is pleased to sponsor the 2025 NYU Tax Controversy Forum, which will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, 2025, at the Westin New York at Times Square.

We will have more information about registration and the agenda as it approaches, but our lineup of speakers will be as robust and interesting as it has been for the past 17 years.

As in past years, we expect an exciting array of senior government speakers and interactive presentations delivered by expert practitioners who cover a broad range of issues regarding tax audits and tax litigation at all levels.

This is the one event you can’t miss!

KF Law Forum in NYC
Drita Tonuzi at KF Law Tax Forum
Caroline Ciraolo chatting with attendees at NYC KF LAW tax forum
KF Law Tax Attendees
KF Law: NYU Tax Controversy Forum
Bryan C. Skarlatos and guest at Tax Forum
NYU Tax Controversy Podium
NYU Tax Forum picture of two attendees

2025 Tax Controversy
Forum Co-Chairs

Caroline-D-Ciraolo

Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq.

Partner, Kostelanetz LLP,
Washington, D.C.
Michael Desmond

Michael Desmond

Member, Practice Co-Lead, Tax Controversy & Litigation, Miller & Chevalier, Washington D.C.
KF Law: NYU Tax Controversy Forum
Bryan C. Skarlatos and guest at Tax Forum
NYU Tax Controversy Podium
NYU Tax Forum picture of two attendees

About the Forum

For more than 17 years, Kostelanetz LLP and the NYU School of Professional Studies have brought together government representatives and expert private practitioners to share their perspectives on a variety of topics involving federal tax audits, appeals, and litigation for the annual Tax Controversy Forum. The forum covers a wide range of controversy work, from procedural seminars to substantive programs, international issues, ethical problems, current enforcement initiatives, sensitive audits, and civil and criminal tax penalties.

We’ll be gathering in person at the Westin New York at Times Square. The hotel is located in the heart of New York City, just steps from Times Square and near major Broadway show venues, flagship retail shopping, and fine dining restaurants. We invite you to come and experience the city, all while renewing friendships, networking, and hearing from some of the brightest legal minds in the tax bar.

Hotel Information and Times Square Westin Hotel

NYU TAX CONTROVERSY FORUM 2025

Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, 2026

Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

8 am | REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 am | WELCOME

Kathleen Costello, CMP, Assistant Director, NYU School of Professional Studies, New York, NY

OPENING REMARKS

Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz, Washington, DC

Miri Forster, Esq., Partner and National Tax Controversy Leader, EisnerAmper, New York, NY

TAX COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: PART I

Voluntary compliance and enforcement of the tax law are at the heart of our tax system. Over the past several years, the IRS and DOJ have been challenged to come up with new and more efficient ways to ensure that all taxpayers pay the correct amount of tax. These panels provide an update on new developments and priorities across various divisions of the government.

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Friday

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas nec velit mattis, faucibus nisi at, feugiat sem. Vestibulum posuere justo orci, sit amet mattis dui hendrerit non. Maecenas maximus, purus eget porta suscipit, lacus orci porta odio, luctus porttitor sem orci ac quam. Nullam et odio porttitor, porta arcu interdum, consectetur odio. Praesent at lobortis nibh. Pellentesque arcu nulla, commodo at dignissim quis, efficitur in diam. Donec aliquet ultrices nulla at hendrerit. Duis semper nulla turpis, id semper justo tempus nec. Suspendisse tincidunt aliquam sem nec dapibus. Nunc aliquam augue vitae nulla consectetur, sit amet ultrices ligula interdum. Aliquam malesuada maximus accumsan. Morbi vel elit eu dolor congue pretium sed eu mauris. Phasellus congue sapien in augue tristique, a egestas lectus varius. Maecenas et dolor vitae orci posuere tristique.

Thursday | June 26th

Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

8 am | REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 am | WELCOME

Kathleen Costello, CMP, Assistant Director, NYU School of Professional Studies, New York, NY

OPENING REMARKS

Caroline D. Ciraolo, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz, Washington, DC

Miri Forster, Esq., Partner and National Tax Controversy Leader, EisnerAmper, New York, NY

TAX COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: PART I

Voluntary compliance and enforcement of the tax law are at the heart of our tax system. Over the past several years, the IRS and DOJ have been challenged to come up with new and more efficient ways to ensure that all taxpayers pay the correct amount of tax. These panels provide an update on new developments and priorities across various divisions of the government.

 turpis, sodales sit amet faucibus in, venenatis at orci. Suspendisse eu porttitor turpis. Integer nec erat ipsum. Donec sodales imperdiet urna nec condimentum. In et eleifend leo, in pharetra elit. Ut suscipit nunc non enim fringilla, quis consequat elit finibus. Curabitur est mi, malesuada ac imperdiet a, tincidunt eget turpis. Suspendisse pharetra sem eu lectus hendrerit, sed rhoncus massa viverra. Mauris eget malesuada nunc. Mauris fermentum ultricies maximus. Ut blandit mattis eros, non laoreet magna molestie eget. Suspendisse mollis ex sapien, ac faucibus nunc pharetra ut. Donec lectus purus, tincidunt eget dictum non, eleifend vel lacus. Proin venenatis ipsum a justo tincidunt, vitae venenatis odio efficitur.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas nec velit mattis, faucibus nisi at, feugiat sem. Vestibulum posuere justo orci, sit amet mattis dui hendrerit non. Maecenas maximus, purus eget porta suscipit, lacus orci porta odio, luctus porttitor sem orci ac quam. Nullam et odio porttitor, porta arcu interdum, consectetur odio. Praesent at lobortis nibh. Pellentesque arcu nulla, commodo at dignissim quis, efficitur in diam. Donec aliquet ultrices nulla at hendrerit. Duis semper nulla turpis, id semper justo tempus nec. Suspendisse tincidunt aliquam sem nec dapibus. Nunc aliquam augue vitae nulla consectetur, sit amet ultrices ligula interdum. Aliquam malesuada maximus accumsan. Morbi vel elit eu dolor congue pretium sed eu mauris. Phasellus congue sapien in augue tristique, a egestas lectus varius. Maecenas et dolor vitae orci posuere tristique.

Friday | June 27th

Friday

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Maecenas nec velit mattis, faucibus nisi at, feugiat sem. Vestibulum posuere justo orci, sit amet mattis dui hendrerit non. Maecenas maximus, purus eget porta suscipit, lacus orci porta odio, luctus porttitor sem orci ac quam. Nullam et odio porttitor, porta arcu interdum, consectetur odio. Praesent at lobortis nibh. Pellentesque arcu nulla, commodo at dignissim quis, efficitur in diam. Donec aliquet ultrices nulla at hendrerit. Duis semper nulla turpis, id semper justo tempus nec. Suspendisse tincidunt aliquam sem nec dapibus. Nunc aliquam augue vitae nulla consectetur, sit amet ultrices ligula interdum. Aliquam malesuada maximus accumsan. Morbi vel elit eu dolor congue pretium sed eu mauris. Phasellus congue sapien in augue tristique, a egestas lectus varius. Maecenas et dolor vitae orci posuere tristique.

Event Location

The Westin New York
at Times Square

270 W 43rd St,
New York, NY 10036

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UPDATES

Stay tuned for agenda updates on the 17th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum, which will be held June 26 and 27, 2025 at the Westin New York at Times Square.

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Bryan Skarlatos speaking at KF Law Tax Forum in NYC
KF Law Tax Forum 2022 co-chairs Bryan and Frank Agostino with another attendee
Paul Mamo at KF Law Tax Forum
KF Law Tax Forum attendees speaking on the floor

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