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Tax Controversy & Criminal Tax
Our Tax Controversy attorneys advise and represent clients in every aspect of federal and state tax investigations, as well as the criminal tax enforcement process. This includes the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) multi-jurisdictional examinations and administrative appeals, U.S. Competent Authority representations, post appeals mediation, and trial court and appellate litigation in every federal court hearing a tax matter.
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With an international geographic reach, Winston & Strawn’s integrated tax practice addresses virtually all areas of tax law. Our group of 40 tax attorneys is well-versed in representing some of the largest public and privately-held corporations, exempt organizations, and large estates.
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In the Media
|June 10, 2021
|1 Min Read
FATCA-esque Crypto Proposal Raises Compliance Questions
A Treasury Department proposal outlined in late May would require U.S.-based crypto asset exchanges to report data about their foreign users, which the U.S. government would share with other countries on a reciprocal basis. Some experts believe this will cause entities that handle crypto transactions to experience “growing pains,” based on the impact of the similar 2010 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on foreign banks.
Client Alert
|August 27, 2018
|1 Min Read
FATCA Periodic Certification Requirement
Foreign investment funds that are registered as “foreign financial institutions” (FFIs) on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) FATCA registration system have begun receiving IRS automated e-mail notices regarding a requirement to make a periodic certification of FATCA compliance. For many FFIs subject to this periodic certification requirement, the first due date is December 15, 2018 (extended from July 1, 2018).
Benefits Blast
|April 8, 2014
|3 Min Read
FATCA Deadlines Approaching For Sponsors of Non-US Retirement Plans
Under final regulations now in effect under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), multi-national employers that sponsor non-US retirement plans may be required to register those plans with the IRS as Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) by April 25, 2014 and comply with certain FATCA withholding and reporting obligations starting July 1, 2014.
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Winston & Strawn’s New York office opened in 1989 and has since grown to become the firm’s second-largest location, with 225+ lawyers distributed across 16 practice areas. Based in the iconic MetLife Building above Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, our New York lawyers represent 80+ Fortune 500 companies from the city’s business epicenter. Our New York attorneys are tenacious and insightful, and they reflect the rich tapestry of New York City, with lawyers from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives working closely to support each other's success and achieve their clients' goals. Several of our firmwide employee networks are chaired by New York attorneys. Our New York office’s welcoming and collaborative atmosphere can be seen through numerous office-wide events, including volunteer opportunities, gatherings to connect over food and drinks, wellness event pop-ups, and annual entry in the NYC Lawyers Basketball League. Creating a connected and supportive setting for attorneys and business professionals fosters camaraderie and encourages all of us to work harder for one another and our clients.
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Opened in 2017, Winston & Strawn’s Dallas office is located in the cultural and economic epicenter of DFW, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and the fastest growing over the last year. Our Dallas attorneys litigate both high-stakes civil and criminal matters, including major state and federal trials and appeals nationwide, and represent clients in complex transactional matters. Under the leadership of Bryan L. Goolsby, our office—made up of nearly 100 lawyers—continues to expand, attracting some of the country’s top legal talent to meet the increased needs of the many technology, investment, and health care companies that are increasingly making Dallas their home.
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Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. office—the first outside of Chicago—opened its doors in 1970. The office is home to 75+ lawyers, many of whom are nationally recognized and award-winning, with experience navigating clients through regulatory and enforcement issues as well as complicated governmental processes. Located in the center of the nation’s capital, the D.C. office assists clients at the intersection of business, government, and law. We represent 75+ Fortune 500 companies and employ eight lawyers with prior government experience. The office also boasts a nationally ranked eDiscovery group known for providing a full-service practice.