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Abby Brothers

Of Counsel

Chicago

+1 312-558-3794

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Of Counsel

Chicago

Regan S. Rusher

Associate

Washington, DC

+1 202-282-5094

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Associate

Washington, DC

Richard Weber

Partner

New York

+1 212-294-1718

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Partner

New York

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Tax

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....Read more

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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....Read more

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Qualified Retirement Plans

Our team’s deep market knowledge of laws affecting retirement plans enables us to develop customized retirement plan solutions, practical advice, and strategies for our clients’ unique needs and workforce composition. Our experienced benefits attorneys represent public companies, private companies, and private equity operating companies in retirement plan design and day-to-day plan compliance....Read more

Insights & News 234 results

Client Alert

May 23, 2025

10+ Min Read

One Big Beautiful Bill: Proposed Tax Changes Clear House and Proceed to Senate

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), advancing proposed changes to the tax law that could significantly impact individuals and businesses. The Act extends several flagship provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and reflects certain campaign promises made by President Trump. In doing so, the Act raises excise taxes on certain tax-exempt organizations, eliminates many of the clean energy tax credits first introduced by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, and provides for a $4 trillion increase on the national debt limit.[1] Despite prior indications to the contrary, the Act does not address the treatment of carried interest. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the cumulative effect of the Act’s changes to the tax law will result in an increase to the federal deficit of approximately $3.8 trillion. The Act now heads to the Senate for consideration....Read more

Benefits Blast

May 16, 2025

1 Min Read

IRS Releases 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs, HDHPs, and HRAs

The IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 with the 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), and excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).

Client Alert

April 22, 2025

5 Min Read

Harvard University’s Tax-Exempt Status Challenged: What Nonprofits Need to Know

On March 31, 2025, the Trump administration initiated a “comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates” by the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism (Task Force) to ensure that Harvard is “in compliance with federal regulations, including its civil rights responsibilities.” Later that same day, Alan Garber, Harvard’s President, emailed a statement to the Harvard community expressing an intent to engage with the Task Force.

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Other Results 16 results

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What Is Tax Controversy?

A tax controversy is a dispute between a taxpayer and a tax authority such as the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning whether the taxpayer has properly reported and paid their tax liability, and otherwise complied with applicable tax law. A tax controversy may concern a disagreement regarding the correct amount of tax or the manner in which the IRS is attempting to collect tax, as well as whether penalties are appropriate. Tax controversies may be resolved administratively or in litigation....Read more

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What Is a Tax Authority?

A tax authority is a government body or agency responsible for collecting taxes, administering tax laws, and enforcing tax compliance. In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal tax authority. Most states, territories, and local jurisdictions also have tax authorities to ensure compliance with applicable state and local laws and regulations. These tax authorities are generally responsible for collecting taxes, administering tax laws, and enforcing tax compliance in their respective jurisdictions....Read more

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What Is a Qualified Retirement Plan?

A qualified retirement plan is a retirement plan established by an employer that is designed to provide retirement income to designated employees and their beneficiaries, which meets certain IRS Code requirements in terms of both form and operation. Common plan types are 401(k) plans, pension plans, and profit-sharing plans. A qualified retirement plan may allow for both employer and employee contributions. Employers must follow procedures to ensure participants and beneficiaries are able to receive their benefits. They must also stay apprised of changes in retirement plan laws and regulations. Qualified retirement plans provide certain tax advantages to employers and tax deferral advantages to employees who are contributing. Taxes on earnings from the contributions are also deferred until the employee withdraws them from the plan....Read more