by Igor Drabkin | Aug 9, 2022 | Criminal Tax, Employment Tax, Internal Revenue Service, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
Payroll taxes withheld by employers account for nearly 72% of all revenue collected by the IRS. Cheating and noncompliance in this area is one of the biggest problems for the nation’s tax system. Civil and criminal employment tax enforcement is one of the top... 
by Igor Drabkin | Mar 14, 2022 | Audit, California Dep't of Tax & Fee Administration, Cannabis, Industry Focus, Internal Revenue Service
Cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. economy. At the beginning of this year, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, or both. However, marijuana is still considered a... 
by Igor Drabkin | Mar 7, 2022 | Firm News
On April 1, 2022, Michele Weiss will moderate a Beverly Hills Bar Association program on “Tax Implications of Acquiring, Holding or Selling NFTs”. The recent explosion of the creation and sale of NFTs has brought about significant concerns regarding the... 
by Igor Drabkin | Jan 28, 2022 | Internal Revenue Service, Tax Litigation
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Chief Counsel announced plans to hire up to 200 additional attorneys. The IRS is focusing on hiring experienced litigators with court room experience. New hires will work in a variety of areas, including... 
by Igor Drabkin | Jan 28, 2022 | Firm News
We are proud to announce that four Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin attorneys were named as Southern California Super Lawyers in Tax Law. David Holtz, Gary Slavett, Igor Drabkin and Michele Weiss were recognized among the best tax attorneys who have achieved a high...