Tax Blog and News
Michele Weiss Analyzes Effects of U.S. Supreme Court’s FBAR Opinion in Bittner v. U.S. for Beverly Hills Bar Association Webinar
Michele Weiss, Principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, will participate in a Beverly Hills Bar Association panel exploring how to navigate the new landscape for Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) penalties in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bittner v....
Donating Cryptocurrency? The IRS Clarifies that Taxpayers Must Comply with Additional Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues its focus on digital assets (including virtual currency) and whether taxpayers are compliant with all rules related to cryptocurrencies. The latest target for the IRS is donations of cryptocurrencies to charities. Recent...
Richard Gano Discusses Tax Careers as Panelist for California Lawyers Association Young Tax Lawyers Committee Event
Richard Gano, tax attorney for Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, will be a panelist on an event sponsored by the Young Tax Lawyers Committee of the California Lawyers Association. This panel is for current law students interested in tax law and will discuss the different...
Michele Weiss and David J. Warner Share Expertise on Tax Court Litigation Strategies for CLA Women in Tax Webinar
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Principal Michele Weiss and Shareholder David J. Warner will provide their expertise on U.S. Tax Court litigation in a webinar for the California Lawyers' Association, Tax Section, Women in Tax committee meeting, entitled "Tax Court...
Michele Leichtman Weiss Promoted to Principal of Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, is pleased to announce that Michele F.L. Weiss has become a principal of the firm. Michele is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Taxation Law and has over 20 years of experience practicing in all aspects of tax controversy,...
Michele Weiss Leads Panel on IRS Criminal Enforcement Priorities
Michele Weiss, principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, will moderate a panel on IRS Criminal Tax Enforcement and Priorities. The panel will be a Beverly Hills Bar Association webinar and will take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The...
Michele Weiss Elected to American College of Tax Counsel
Michele Leichtman Weiss, Principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, was elected as a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC). Michele was elected by the ACTC Board of Regents at the ABA Tax Section’s 2023 Midyear Meeting. The ACTC provides recognition...
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner Attorneys Named 2023 Super Lawyers in Tax Law
We are very proud to announce that four Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin attorneys were named as 2023 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...
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner Sponsors the American Bar Association Tax Section 2023 Midyear Meeting
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin is proud to sponsor the American Bar Association Tax Section 2023 Midyear Meeting in San Diego, California. Our firm is proud to contribute to one of the preeminent tax conferences in the country. This ABA conference brings together tax...
David J. Warner and Igor S. Drabkin Analyze IRS Eggshell Audits with Potential Criminal Issues in Strafford Webinar
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorneys, principals, and shareholders Igor S. Drabkin and David J. Warner will be co-presenting a Strafford webinar for CPAs entitled "IRS Criminal Examinations: Handling Eggshell Audits, Identifying Criminal Issues, Responding to...