Tax Institutes In San Diego
Our annual tax institute are held in San Diego and allow the entire tax community to come together. It is one of the premier tax institutes in the nation. The Fifth Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute was held virtually on July 17, 2020. It included the nation’s top tax attorneys, government agency officials, and law school professors discussed topics including handling tax controversy during COVID- 19, fraud enforcement and criminal investigations.
A Leading Educational Event For Tax Professionals
The 2020, 5th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
The 5th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
Steven Toscher ’79 (JD) – Managing Principal, Hochman, Salkin, Toscher, Perez P.C., and Miranda Perry Fleischer, Professor of Law and Co-Director of Tax Programs, USD School of Law, kicked off the conference with introductory remarks. Panelists included:
- Don Fort, Chief Criminal Investigation, IRS
- Richard Carpenter ’84 (JD), Richard Carpenter Tax Law Office
- Bryan Skarlatos – Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink. LLP
- Honorable Elizabeth Copeland, Judge, United States Tax Court
We were honored to have Sharyn Fisk, Director, IRS Office of Professional Responsibility as the keynote speaker.
During the virtual event, we presented the Richard Carpenter Award to M. Carr Ferrguson who illustrated the notable achievements of Richard Carpenter honoring his 30+ years of excellence in the tax field and his continued commitment to the tax community. The award is given to individuals who personify honesty, integrity, ethics, and compassion throughout his/her careers in the field of tax controversy and have demonstrated outstanding dedication and expertise while working in the legal tax field.
This institute is complimentary this year but, if you would like to make a contribution to the USD School of Law please click here. Thank you for your support.
Tax Institute Schedule
When:
July 17, 2020
10:30 AM – 2:45 PM (pacific time)
10:30 AM – Introductions
Steven Toscher, ’79 (JD) Managing Principal, Hochman, Salkin, Toscher, Perez P.C.
Miranda Perry Fleischer, Professor of Law and Co-Director of Tax Programs, USD School of Law
Ronson J. Shamoun ’98 (BAA), ’02 (JD), ’03 (LLM) CEO and Principal Attorney, RJS LAW and Adjunct Professor, USD School of Law and School of Business
10:40 AM – 12:00 PM – “What Every Practitioner Needs to Know in Handling a Tax Controversy in the Covid 19 Environment.”
Moderator
A. Lavar Taylor, Principal at Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor, LLP
Panelists
Richard Carpenter ’84 (JD) – Principal, Richard Carpenter Tax Law Office
Darren John Guillot – Deputy Commissioner for Collection and Operations Support SBSE Division, IRS
De Lon Harris – Deputy Commissioner for Examination SBSE Division, IRS
Honorable Elizabeth Copeland, Judge, United States Tax Court
12:00 PM – 12:10PM – Break
12:10 PM – 12:25 PM – Presentation of Richard Carpenter Award to M. Carr Ferrguson, Former Special Assistant to the Attorney General, Tax Division of U.S. Department of Justice and Visiting Professor of Law, USD School of Law
12:25 PM – 12:45 PM – Keynote Presentation
Sharyn Fisk, Director, IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, IRS
12:45pm – 2:10pm – “IRS New Emphasis on Fraud Enforcement and Criminal Investigations”
Moderator
Steven Toscher ’79 (JD) – Managing Principal, Hochman, Salkin, Toscher, Perez P.C.
Panelists
Don Fort – Chief Criminal Investigation, IRS
Damon Rowe – Executive Director, Fraud Enforcement Office, SBSE, Division, IRS
Bryan Skarlatos – Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink. LLP
Kathy Keneally – former Assistant Attorney General, Tax Division, U.S. DOJ, Partner, Jones Day
Marty Schainbaum – Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Former IRS Regional Counsel Trial Attorney
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM – Break and Submission of Questions for Q&A
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM – Moderated Q&A
2:40 PM – 2:45 PM – Closing Remarks
Jordan Barry, Professor of Law, Director of Center for Corporate and Securities Law; Co-Director of Graduate Tax Programs, USD School of Law
On July 17, 2020, M. Carr Ferguson was the Recipient of the Richard Carpenter Excellence in Tax Award
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