ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

Summary:

While most tax controversies can – and should – be settled at the administrative level, many high-net worth individuals and entities will at some point find themselves wondering whether to pursue litigation on a tax issue.  In this interactive presentation, tax controversy lawyer Melissa Wiley, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler, will discuss the “arc” of a tax controversy, highlight key decision points for settlement, and discuss choice of forum and other litigation strategies, wrapping up with a real-life example of how to analyze the question: When Is Tax Litigation the Right Answer?

Melissa Wiley, Esq.

A respected authority on tax controversy topics, Melissa frequently presents on IRS filing requirements, penalties, and enforcement, as well as on ethics and the Corporate Transparency Act. She is active in numerous professional organizations such as the AICPA and the ABA Tax Section, where she previously served as Vice Chair for Committee Operations and is currently a member of the Nominating and Appointments to the Tax Court Committees. She is also the chair of the DC Bar Tax Audits & Litigation Committee and the Regent for the Federal Circuit for the American College of Tax Counsel.

Special Cocktail Hour for Professionals age 40 and under from 5:30 to 6 PM