New York law firm providing, Tax Controversy and Business Bankruptcy Services and recently opened a Miami office for Tax Services
Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C.
For more than 25 years the Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C. has offered experienced legal counseling in the areas of taxation ( tax settlements, offers and litigation), Bankruptcy (Chapter 11 Reorganization filings for Businesses with high tax debt as well as Chapter 11 filings for individuals with substantial tax liabilities,
We are one of the few firms in that deal with the IRS, NYS, the United Stated Attorneys and Attorney Generals on tax matters on a regular basis.
All engagements will be undertaken from inception to completion by Stephen Kass, who holds both law and accounting licenses and has a master’s in tax law from NYU and has worked for the largest accounting firms, investment banks, consulting firms as well as bankruptcy judges. Most other firms assign tax controversy work in whole or in part to junior associates and paralegals.
Subsidiary of public company with over $40M revenue and performed an out of court workout to abandon leaseholds and settle with over 75 vendors most at 25-33% of face value.
NYC Chapter 11 for food services company with over $8M revenue. Worked with creditors committee. Dealt with IRS criminal tax investigation, settled sales tax claim for over $200K discount with 6-year payment plan for confirmed plan.
NYC restaurant with over $3M in revenue. Settled sales taxes with over $150K discount and sold leasehold in 363 sale.
The Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C. offers tax services in Florida as well. With their expertise, they can provide valuable assistance to individuals and businesses in navigating the specific tax requirements and regulations in the state of Florida.
Bankruptcy adversary case with Department of Justice in DC for over $2.5M in taxes outstanding and discharged and settled for under $200k.
Chapter 11 for contractor with over $3M in revenue. Settled tax claim with United States Attorney for over $200k discount and conducted 363 sales to fund confirmed plan.
Personal tax court case with over $35M in taxes claimed with international, residency, mark to market, hedging issues. Settled the case during trial and further discounted the amount with an offer in compromise.
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All engagements will be undertaken from inception to completion by Stephen Kass, who holds both law and accounting licenses and has a master’s in tax law from NYU and has worked for the largest accounting firms, investment banks, consulting firms as well as bankruptcy judges. Most other firms assign tax controversy work in whole or in part to junior associates and paralegals.
Formerly employed by the international tax consulting firms of Deloitte & Touch, LLP. and Marcum LLP, Mr. Kass has provided reliable tax controversy services regarding sophisticated matters for years. He is admitted to the Bars of the States of New York and New Jersey as well as the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York as well as Tax & US Supreme Courts.
He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, and a gold member of the Tax Representative Network.
He also has completed a Masters of Laws in Taxation at New York University School of Law. Mr. Kass has given numerous lectures on the complexities of the interplay between the Internal Revenue and Bankruptcy Codes.
Mr. Kass advises clients in tax controversy with respect to Bankruptcy problems, Tax problems, debt restructuring, corporate reorganizations, Tax Planning and deal structuring in New York, among his other services.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws in the United States. As the new year rolls in, there are new rules and regulations that taxpayers should be aware of. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on the new rules that the IRS has put in place for the year 2023.
The IRS has made several changes to tax laws that will impact taxpayers in 2023. It’s important to understand these changes to avoid penalties and fines. The following sections will explain the new rules in detail.
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In the first week of March 2025, the IRS made a very quiet announcement of a “new simplified installment agreement.” I am using quotes because they’re not
A Comprehensive Guide for Concerned Taxpayers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sometimes gets involved in tax cases. DOJ involvement usually indicates that you have
If you are having financial or tax issues call
If you need help with your small business matters
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