

Insights
IRS Wants You to Extend Statute of Limitations, But Should You?
If the IRS is conducting a tax audit, and the statute of limitations is about to run out, the agency will usually solicit an extension. It is likely in most taxpayers’ interest to extend the statute of limitations when requested, says Kaufman Rossin’s Michael Kramarz.
Into the Unknown—Challenges in 2022 and Beyond for Tax Professionals
Edmund Paul and Anton Zuccaro of Colt Technology Services consider some of the major issues facing in-house tax professionals and explore how to navigate an increasingly complex international landscape.
Navigating Various Tax Issues in Exempt Organization Licensing
Tax-exempt organizations that license their names, logos, and other intellectual property to raise money must be careful when marketing and promoting their vendor’s for-profit products or services, since this can raise significant tax risks, says Pillsbury’s Robert Logan.
When Is the Time to Consider New Withholding on the W-4? Always.
The W-4 withholding is an easily overlooked part of the tax planning process. Jody Padar, head of tax at April, looks at how to properly calculate W-4 withholding.
Commentary
Give Relief to American Taxpayers—End the Trade War With China: Alex Durante
President Joe Biden should make good on his promise to fight inflation by lifting tariffs on Chinese imports to end the trade war once and for all, says Alex Durante of the Tax Foundation.
Bad Actors Are Fattening Their Wallets, Not Boosting Conservation
Recent guilty pleas and indictments over conservation easement tax schemes reflect a small portion of the manipulation of the conservation easement deduction. The tax benefit should continue, but the fraud and abuse of conservation easements has to stop, says Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.).
California’s Rebate Plan Is Economic Illiteracy: Jared Dillian
California Governor
Spotlight
Spotlight on Tax Strategy Software Leader Kristine Butterbaugh
Our Spotlight series highlights the careers and lives of tax professionals across the globe. This week’s focus is on Kristine Butterbaugh, a subject matter expert and strategy leader for the Tax and Regulatory line of business at the tax software company Sovos.
Spotlight on Transactional Tax Department Chairman Saul Rudo
Our Spotlight series highlights the careers and lives of tax professionals across the globe. This week’s focus is on Saul Rudo, who leads the Transactional Tax Department at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
Spotlight on Tax Litigator and Law Firm Partner Bill Colgin
Our Spotlight series highlights the careers and lives of tax professionals across the globe. This week’s focus is on Bill Colgin, a partner at Holland & Hart LLP who litigates complex, high-stakes federal tax controversies.
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Career Moves
Baker McKenzie Adds 15 New Tax Partners Across Global Offices
Baker McKenzie has added 15 tax partners, along with 116 total new partners, according to the firm Thursday.
RKL Hires Three New Managers to Tax, Audit Services Groups in PA
RKL LLP has added three new managers across the tax services and audit services groups in Pennsylvania, according to the firm Wednesday.
Norton Rose Fulbright Names Dominic Stuttaford Global Tax Head
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed London partner Dominic Stuttaford the global head of tax, the firm announced Wednesday.