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In this week’s episode of the TRN Podcast, Eric is chatting about the eight things he personally believes are the secret to life and practice. Throughout his career, he’s commonly asked questions like, “How did you stay motivated to building a practice?” and “What did it take for you to go out on your own?” […]
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During this week’s episode of the TRN Podcast, Eric makes the conversation short and sweet, as he discusses an important topic: tax rep clients. Specifically, he asks if the tax rep client is an ugly stepsister or pure gold? He brings up this question because he’s recently noticed these two schools of thought within the […]
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This week’s podcast topic is offers-in-compromise with the IRS. It’s common to believe that when you receive a rejection for your offer from the IRS—whatever the circumstances may be—that the rejection is final. However, that’s not always the case. Attorney Eric Green shares an example from a recent encounter that prompted this particular conversation in […]
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On this week’s episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, we have Marcelino Dodge joining us. For those of you listening who don’t already know, Marcelino is the President of Cash Tracks Financial, a firm that provides personalized professional tax, insurance, and investment services to individuals and businesses. Additionally, he’s the voice of the Tax […]
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This week’s episode of the TRN Podcast is a quick one, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important. In fact, we felt it was necessary to give a fast update because this topic is so significant right now. The IRS recently posted a new announcement to its website stating that the IRS Enforcement and […]
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We have John Nail and Laura Gavioli joining Eric for this week’s episode of the TRN Podcast, and the discussion revolves around voluntary disclosure. John is a tax controversy attorney with Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Atlanta, Georgia. He focuses on civilly and criminally representing taxpayers before the IRS and exams appeal litigation in federal district court […]
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Joining this week’s episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast is Megan Brackney. Megan is a partner at Kostelanetz & Fink in New York, where she does civil and criminal tax controversy work. Before joining the Kostelanetz & Fink team, Megan was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York. Additionally, […]
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Joining the Tax Rep Network Podcast this week is Alex Robnett, the Chief Strategy Officer at Elementus, a blockchain data firm headquartered in New York. With previous roles involved in front office work, risk management, and operations for several insurers, Alex now focuses his efforts on communicating Elementus’ superior ability to index blockchain information while […]
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On this week’s episode of the TRN Podcast, we’re talking more about whistleblower cases. Specifically, this conversation gives the IRS’s perspective. Joining us again is Mike Villa, as well as Supervisory Special Agent Gary Alford. Gary was previously on the podcast to discuss Silk Road. We felt it was important for the audience to gain […]
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This week’s episode, Episode 100, marks a milestone for Tax Rep Network Podcast. Joining podcast host Eric Green is Amy Vetter, an accomplished entrepreneur, business executive, national speaker, CPA, yoga practitioner, and technologist. She is a third-generation woman entrepreneur who has launched and sold multiple businesses including owning and operating her own yoga studios, accounting […]
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The latest episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast is hosted by Guinevere Moore. Guinevere is a tax controversy and tax litigation attorney in Chicago, Illinois. She represents taxpayers who have significant civil disputes or criminal disputes with the IRS. Today, Guinevere is chatting about what tax professionals need to know in order to respond […]
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On this week’s episode of the Tax Rep Network podcast, we’re chatting about IRS enforcement and John Doe summonses. We’re thrilled to have Don Fort and Larry Sannicandro, both from Kostelanetz & Fink, joining us. As most of you already know, Don is the Director of Investigations in Kostelanetz & Fink, as well as the […]
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Joining this week’s podcast is Nina Olson, a former Taxpayer Advocate for the IRS. Nina is now retired from the IRS and is currently the director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights. It took quite a bit of planning and synchronizing of schedules to get Nina here, so we’re very excited! To give you a […]
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Today’s podcast is a little bit different than usual, a little bit special, too: We have a guest host! Gwen Moore will be interviewing Immigration Attorney, Vivian Khalaf, as well as Civil Rights Attorney, Lana Nassar. It’s true: When you have immigration issues and tax issues, things get very interesting. This week’s podcast will be […]
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Have you listened to our latest podcast episode yet? This week, we’re discussing the IRS takedown of Silk Road and the infamous drug lord behind it. Are you familiar with Silk Road? You will be soon enough. To help get an authentic understanding of the case, we’re speaking with Gary Alford, the special agent who […]
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Several weeks ago in Episode 91 we had IRS Deputy Commissioner for SB/SE Darren Guillot join us to discuss the upswing in criminal cases from IRS collection and what to expect as far as enforcement in 2021. In this episode Eric discusses the takeaways from that conversation and what you need to be doing RIGHT […]
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Tax crimes are specific intent crimes – requiring the violation of a known legal duty. Joining Eric on this week’s podcast is Sharon McCarthy. Sharon, before joining Kostelanetz & Fink in NYC was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York where she prosecuted criminals in the Southern District of New […]
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The pandemic continues to rage and new stimulus payments are going out, with a possible third round coming. Threats to levy have been mailed and Notices of Federal Tax Liens have been filed. So when will the hammer fall? When can taxpayers expect enforcement to rebound and come after them? Join us for an update […]
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We have been stating for years that it is time for accountants to elevate themselves: IRS Representation, Forensic Accounting, and Financial Planning being obvious specializations that dove-tail nicely with an existing tax practice. Well joining Eric on today’s podcast is Janet McHard. Janet founded the McHard Firm in New Mexico where she is a certified […]
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IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig (“Chuck”) was our keynote speaker at the New England IRS Representation Conference. Listen in on his interview with Frank Agostino of Agostino & Associates, as they discuss the state of the IRS, the implementation of the Cares Act, and where the IRS is heading. Want to […]
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The interview from the New England IRS Representation Conference of IRS CI Chief James Lee by Kathy Keneally of Jones Day. Want to listen and watch the ENTIRE 2020 IRS Representation Conference? Download ALL the Recordings and Handouts! Purchase now at a special rate! – https://irsrepconference.com/2020-irs-representation-conference-recordings-and-handouts-purchase/ — Want to build an […]
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The interview with the IRS’s new Director of Fraud Enforcement Damon Rowe and Carolyn Schenk, IRS National Fraud Counsel, by Bryan Skarlatos of Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP Want to listen and watch the ENTIRE 2020 IRS Representation Conference? Download ALL the Recordings and Handouts! Purchase now at a special rate! – […]
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Join Caroline Ciraolo of Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP as she discusses what is happening at IRS Office of Chief Counsel with our IRS Chief Counsel, Michael Desmond, from the New England IRS Representation Conference. Want to listen and watch the ENTIRE 2020 IRS Representation Conference? Download ALL the Recordings and Handouts! […]
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Listen in on the interview from the New England IRS Representation Conference of Eric Hylton, IRS Commissioner, Small Business/Self Employed Division, interviewed by Jeffrey Sklarz of Green & Sklarz LLC Want to listen and watch the ENTIRE 2020 IRS Representation Conference? Download ALL the Recordings and Handouts! Purchase now at a […]
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In a quick and concise episode, Eric explains what an Offer-in-Compromise actually is and why so many taxpayers and practitioners fail to appreciate how it works. Want to build an IRS Rep Practice? Join Tax Rep Network at TaxRepLLC.com Call the IRS in under three minutes with ENQ by signing up […]
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In a warm up act to their upcoming panel discussion at the New England IRS Representation Conference, Eric is joined by Attorney Mike Villa from Meadows Collier in Dallas to review how to bring a whistleblower claim to report tax violations, what the IRS looks for, how to make sure the claim is actually looked […]
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On September 27th the New York Times published a 40-page expose of the President’s tax returns and raised many issues including years of losses, questionable deductions and potential conflicts of interest. It also discussed the almost 10-year IRS audit of the President’s tax returns. Eric is joined by Jason Freeman to discuss the New York […]
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In a very special episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, this week Eric is joined by the IRS’s new Fraud Czars: Damon Rowe and Carolyn Schenck. Damon is the first Director of the IRS’s newly created Fraud Enforcement Office. Carolyn Schenck is the current IRS National Fraud Counsel and is also Assistant Division Counsel […]
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With the coming tsunami of resolution work coming, Eric covers what is new and exciting right now at Tax Rep Network, including the upcoming New England IRS Rep Conference, the launch of the Certificate Program (CTRC – Certified Tax Representation Consultant) and hints at a major announcement coming soon about Tax Rep! […]
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People are hurting, and the states and IRS will not hold off on enforcement for much longer. This going to create an opportunity to both help taxpayers and make money. In today’s podcast Eric discusses why there is going to be an explosion in IRS and state tax debts, why business will boom for people […]
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Sitting down with Eric on this week’s podcast is none other than Darren Guillot, IRS SB/SE Deputy Commissioner for Collection and Operations Support. Darren updates us on where the IRS is right now with its new enforcement priorities, what we can expect in the 2nd half of 2020 and what the IRS is considering to […]
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So you’ve made your pitch with the potential client…now what? In this week’s episode Michelle Weinstein joins Eric for a discussion of the steps each of you should be doing to follow-up and land the client’s work without making yourself an annoying jerk! If you want to explore and discover what some of the next […]
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In response to the pandemic Congress and the IRS have worked to try and help taxpayers and small businesses. Of course, the scammers and criminals have come out in force. Joining Eric on this week’s podcast is Kristina O’Connell, the IRS’s Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation Boston Field Office. During the […]
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Eric sits down and discusses the issues around data with Dania Buchanan, head of SmartVault. During the program Dani and Eric discuss the current situation, why the use of technology to protect and move information around a decentralized workforce has never been more critical and the opportunities created […]
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With the Coronavirus pandemic now sweeping across America, Congress and the IRS have made changes to try and help taxpayers. In this week’s episode, Eric is joined by Noelle Geiger to discuss the changes and what tax practitioners need to know. Want to Contact Eric or Noelle? Eric Green: egreen@gs-lawfirm.com Noelle Geiger: ngeiger@gs-lawfirm.com […]
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So business is booming, the firm is growing, everything is great. So why am I so miserable? This was the exact call Eric had with Brent Robertson several years ago which kicked off a dynamic change in the way Eric focused on the law firm of Green & Sklarz as well as Tax Rep LLC. […]
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So what do you do when that potential new client calls? In this week’s podcast Eric walks through the process for evaluating the client’s situation and the checklist to get the case resolved. There has been no better time to move your practice into the highly lucrative area of IRS representation. Check out Tax Rep […]
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Listen in on this weeks episode as Eric is joined by a very special guest, Andrew Keyso, the former IRS Chief of Staff and current Acting Chief of Appeals. During this talk Andy discusses the impact of the Taxpayer First Act, where Appeals is heading, the role of the hazards of litigation, and what taxpayers […]
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With IRS Enforcement increasing thanks to the new IRS Commissioner, and with more than 22 million taxpayers in need of help, this is the time to launch your Representation practice! Consider the following facts: According to the IRS, there are 15 million taxpayers in the Collection Division inventory The IRS has announced it has identified […]
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The message is clear: IRS Enforcement is back with a capital E! Coming off the New England IRS Representation Conference and American Bar Association Tax Fraud & Controversy Institute, Eric updates you on what practitioners can expect to see in IRS enforcement in 2020 and beyond. Want to build your Tax Rep practice? Join […]
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Practice long enough and you may find that you begin working for your practice, not the other way around. In this week’s podcast Eric is joined by one of his coaches, Amy Vetter, where they discuss work-life balance, pivoting to find your passion, and bringing balance into your life and practice. For those of you […]
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There are lots of strategies to improve your clients’ chance of settling their tax debt, but things can get sticky for those of us who practice in a community property state. The impact of “Community Property” laws can drastically change the outcome for your client. Joining Eric is Attorney Jason Freeman who will explain how […]
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Okay, so the auditor or RO is being a jerk. Don’t be afraid to elevate the case to the next level or beyond to get things done and bring the case to the best resolution possible. Want to build your Tax Rep practice? Join us inside Tax Rep LLC and get $100 […]
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The IRS has begun sending three different target letters to taxpayers identified as having crypto currency. Joining Eric to unpack this information and explain what each type of letter means and how practitioners can help their taxpayers respond is Walter Pagano, CPA, CFE. Walter is the leading Tax Partner for Tax Controversy at Eisner Amper. […]
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In this week’s podcast, Attorney Eric Green explains the various ways that practitioners can find clients, his approach to marketing, and why his members don’t spend more than $199 a year for their marketing budget. Want to build your Tax Rep practice? Join us inside Tax Rep LLC and […]
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In this week’s podcast, Eric describes the various techniques to reopen closed IRS tax assessments, including audit reconsideration, DATL Offers, Collection Due Process hearings, refund filings, and bankruptcy. Listen in and learn why a bad assessment does not need to mean financial disaster for the client! Want to build […]
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