Tax Blog and News
David Warner Analyzes IRS International Compliance Programs on the Essential Tax Podcast
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney, principal, and shareholder David J. Warner provided his expertise on IRS offshore issues as a guest on The Essential Tax Podcast with Mishkin Santa. In May 2025, David Warner and Mishkin Santa discussed issues such as the...
David J. Warner & Richard Gano Speak on IRS Global High Wealth Audits in San Fernando Valley Bar Association Tax Section Webinar
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney, principal, and shareholder David J. Warner and tax attorney Richard Gano are co-presenting a webinar to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Tax Section entitled “IRS Audits in the Global High Wealth (GHW) Group” on...
David C. Holtz to speak on 2026 IRS Enforcement Priorities at Tax Masters Affinity Group
On January 14, 2026, Tax Attorney and Founding Principal, David C. Holtz, will be speaking at the upcoming ProVisors Tax Masters Affinity Group meeting on January 14, 2025. Mr. Holtz will present on the topic of “2026 IRS Enforcement Priorities: What Tax Professionals...
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Updates Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): What Employers Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, made sweeping changes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program, and some employers may now be at risk of losing claims or facing increased IRS scrutiny. If your business claimed the ERC or...
David J. Warner & Kevin Oveisi Provide Expertise on IRS Estate Tax Audits in MyLawCLE Webinar
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney, principal, and shareholder David J. Warner and tax attorney Kevin Oveisi will be co-presenting a MyLawCLE webinar entitled “Estate & Gift Tax Controversies: Mastering IRS Audits, Privilege Issues, and Tax Court...
Igor Drabkin and Richard Gano to Present CalCPA Webinar on OBBBA
We are pleased to announce that Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney and founding shareholder Igor Drabkin and attorney Richard Gano will be presenting a CalCPA (California Society of CPAs) webinar "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Tax Provisions Primer" on...
David J. Warner & Kevin Oveisi to Analyze Compliance Issues with Transferring Assets Outside the United States in CalCPA Webinar
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney, principal, and shareholder David J. Warner and tax attorney Kevin Oveisi will be co-presenting a California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) webinar entitled “Tax Issues with Transferring U.S. Assets Offshore 2025” on July 23, 2025,...
Michele Weiss to Speak at 17th Annual Tax Controversy Forum in New York
We are pleased to share that Michele Weiss, a principal with Holtz,Slavett & Drabkin, will be speaking at the 17th Annual Tax Controversy Form on Thursday, June 26th. Michele will be presenting on the topic "The Impact of Loper Bright on Tax Compliance and...
Michele Weiss Selected for Lawdragon 500 Leading Tax Lawyers Guide
Michele Weiss, principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin was selected for the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Guide. The inaugural edition of this guide recognizes a talented and accomplished group who have the knowledge and skills that bring a...
IRS Cracking Down on Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Claims
Many taxpayers who sell their businesses are taking advantage of the capital gains exclusion offered by Internal Revenue Code Section 1202 (I.R.C. § 1202), also known as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). However, as the need for this powerful and popular tax...