Tax Blog and News
Igor Drabkin Named to 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Tax Litigation and Controversy
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC is proud to announce that one of our founding principles, Igor Drabkin, has been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Now in its 33rd edition, The...
U.S. Tax Court Holds that BBA Petition Deadline Is Not Jurisdictional
Introduction In a significant development for partnerships subject to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA) audit regime, the United States Tax Court held in Big Apple Tompkins Realty LLC v. Commissioner, 167 T.C. No. 7 (2026), that the 90-day filing deadline for...
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner Named to Prestigious Chambers USA: Spotlight Guide
We are thrilled to announce that Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner has been officially recognized in the Chambers USA: Spotlight 2026 Guide. Our firm has been ranked as a premier, top-performing Tax Law Firm in Los Angeles, California. This honor highlights our...
Michele Weiss to Provide Advice Practical Tips and Advice for California State Residency Audits
On June 24, 2026, Michele Weiss, principal at Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, together with Scott Fink, partner at Greenberg, Traurig, and Yvonne Cort, partner at Capell, Barnett, Matalon & Schoenfeld, will discuss New York and California state residency...
Richard Gano to Speak on IRS Estate & Gift Tax Audits at the 12th Annual Virtual Young Tax Lawyers Conference
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner tax attorney Richard Gano will be speaking on a panel titled Navigating Messy Issues in Trust and Estate Disputes and Estate and Gift Tax Controversies at the 12th Annual Virtual Young Tax Lawyers Conference on June 4, 2026....
Michele Weiss to Speak on an Ethics Panel at the ABA Tax Conference on May 8, 2026, in Washington, DC
On May 8, 2026, Michele Weiss, principal at Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC, together with Special Trial Judge Jennifer Seigel, Sabrina Strand of Greenspoon Marder, LLP, and Sam Roberson of Curtin Law Robertson Dunigan & Salans, PC, will discuss ethical...
David J. Warner to Analyze IRS Audits of S Corporations in National Webinar
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner tax attorney and shareholder David J. Warner will be presenting a Barbri (formerly Strafford) webinar entitled “Recent S Corporation Initiative: Losses in Excess of Basis, Taxable Distributions, Handling the Examination” on...
Super Lawyers Names Six HSDW Attorneys to 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC is very proud to announce that four of our principals were named as 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers in Tax Law. David Holtz, Gary Slavett, Igor Drabkin and Michele Weiss were recognized among the best tax attorneys...
Michele Weiss to Moderate a Panel on FTB and CDTFA Settlement for the Beverly Hills Bars Association
On February 3, 2026, Michele Weiss, principal at Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC, will moderate a panel on FTB and CDTFA settlement procedures and best practices. The panel will include Ciro Immordino, Director, FTB Settlement Bureau, and Katherine “Katie”...
Michele Weis to Discuss Valuation in Tax Cases: The Importance of Getting it Right at the USC Tax Institute on January 27, 2026
Michele Weiss, Principal at Holtz, Slavett, Drabkin & Warner, APLC, together Sebastian Voth of Hochman, Salkin, Toscher and Perez, and Jimeel Hamud of RSM, will present “Valuation in Tax Cases: The Importance of Getting it Right” at the USC Tax Institute on...