Caroline D. Ciraolo participated in the panel titled "It’s Good To Know The Bad: Financial Crime And How To Counsel Clients" at the Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section
This event included over 90 CLE programs covering all areas of business law and provided attendees with opportunities to connect and learn at substantive sessions as well as experience Austin at premier social events where attendees were able to network with over 1,600 business law professionals.
Caroline D. Ciraolo moderated the panel titled "May I Have My Money Back Now Please? The Legal Landscape Overseas And Strategies To Navigate International Asset Seizures" at the 10th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum
Governments around the world are paying more attention to the source and use of money that passes through their financial systems and enacting legislation, such as the UK Criminal Finances Act of 2017, to combat the facilitation of tax evasion. Drawing on their experience in government and private practice, this panel reviewed the UK approach, including how financial institutions react to suspicious transactions, outlining the procedures for restraining and seizing accounts and offering strategies you can use to assist clients when a financial institution suspends access to an account.
Caroline D. Ciraolo participated in the panel titled "Department Of Justice Update" at the 10th Annual NYU Tax Controversy Forum
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. This panel provided an update on new developments and priorities across the IRS and DOJ.
Caroline D. Ciraolo participated in the panel titled "Answers Needed: Tax Research For Tax Problem Resolution Practitioners" at the 2018 IRS Tax Problem Resolution Spring Conference
Every Enrolled Agent, CPA, or attorney, on occasion, needs to research an important tax problem issue for their client. You may need to examine the required procedures for filing a lien or levy when you believe the IRS has violated proper procedure. When you encounter threats from a rogue Revenue Officer, you need to research her rights to do what she is threatening.