Inside the IRS: A Conversation With Former Agency Officials
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On this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys David Farhat, Nate Carden, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor, are joined by colleagues Fred Goldberg and De Lon Harris, both of whom have had distinguished careers with the IRS.   Tune in to hear Fred and De Lon share their thoughts, insights and predictions on the latest IRS projects and initiatives, as they talk about what's going on at the agency, new funding, enforcement priorities and tips for a more successful interaction with the IRS. Want more? Check out this prior episode with Fred Goldberg as he shares insights from his 50 years in tax law. 💡 Featured Guest 💡Name: Fred Goldberg What he does: Fred is of counsel in Skadden’s Tax Group. He represents business, tax-exempt and individual clients in all phases of dispute resolution with tax authorities. A primary focus of his practice has been to resolve large and complex tax controversies related to a wide range of issues across all industries. Fred is a former IRS chief counsel, IRS commissioner and Department of the Treasury assistant secretary for tax policy.  Organization: Skadden   Words of wisdom: “This is the first time ever the IRS has had serious long-term funding. … But it didn't take Congress long to start taking it back.”  Connect: LinkedIn  Name: De Lon Harris   What he does:  De Lon is a senior advisor for tax resolution strategies in Skadden’s Tax Group, where he counsels clients on a wide range of tax controversy matters. De Lon has over three decades of experience at the IRS, including serving in numerous executive positions. Earlier in his career, De Lon also participated in a one-year fellowship with the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee. Organization: Skadden    Words of wisdom: “I want to talk about what these folks that fall within that large partnership and large corporate categories should be thinking about, especially if they haven't been audited before. And the one thing they should be thinking about is they are eligible, under Revenue Procedure 2022-39, they're an eligible taxpayer that they can disclose issues that need to be adjusted without penalties, instead of having to file a qualified amended return.”  Connect: LinkedIn  Connect with Skadden☑️ Follow us on Twitter & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to GILTI Conscience on Apple Podcasts, a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nNf0ip6ooZ6ilbhpBJ4lR" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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