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Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP specializes in civil and criminal tax controversies.

09/03/2026

This Labor Day, Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of individuals and businesses throughout our communities.

We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside clients, colleagues, and professionals who continue to drive growth, innovation, and excellence across industries every day.

We wish everyone a relaxing and well-deserved Labor Day holiday.

08/25/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to share that partner Lavar Taylor has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation and Controversy - Tax.

Best Lawyers builds its lists entirely through peer review, with attorneys evaluated by others practicing in the same area and the same jurisdiction. That makes the recognition especially meaningful for a tax controversy practice like Lavar’s, which spans representation before the IRS and the California taxing agencies, administrative resolution where that serves the client, and litigation where it does not.

To learn more about Lavar and our firm’s tax controversy legal services, visit www.taylorlaw.com.

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08/12/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that partner Rami Khoury's latest article, "Proposal to Amend Section 6651(b)(1) to Account for Late Payments in Failure-to-File Penalties," has been published by Tax Notes.

Co-authored with Jinsoo Lee, the article proposes an amendment to IRC Section 6651(b)(1) that would allow late tax payments to reduce the monthly base of the failure-to-file penalty, bringing it into alignment with the computation of the failure-to-pay penalty. The authors explain how this change would encourage voluntary compliance while promoting fairer and more consistent tax administration.

Read the full article here:
https://www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-today-federal/tax-reform/proposal-amend-section-6651b1-account-late-payments-failure-file-penalties/2026/08/05/7whrx?highlight=Rami%20Khoury

To learn more about Rami and our firm's tax controversy legal services, visit:
https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/rami-mitri-khoury.

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08/11/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is excited to announce that managing partner Lisa O. Nelson will serve as a panelist on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Summer Tax Summit.

Presented in partnership by Milton Law Group and the Federal Bar Association – St. Louis Chapter, the Summer Tax Summit brings together leading tax attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals for advanced education on today's most significant tax controversy, compliance, and white-collar crime issues. Attendees can earn approximately 8 hours of CLE credit.

Lisa will join an accomplished panel for "Beyond Kwong: Refund Claims and Best Practices for Preserving Taxpayer Rights." The discussion will examine the Court of Federal Claims' decision in Kwong v. United States, the government's appeal, and the evolving opportunities surrounding COVID-era refund claims. Panelists will also discuss protective refund claims, Forms 843, statute of limitations considerations, and practical strategies for preserving taxpayer rights through administrative claims and refund litigation.

Register for the Summer Tax Summit and view the full program: https://www.summertaxsummit.org

To learn more about Lisa and the firm's Tax Controversy Legal Services, visit: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/lisa-o-nelson

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08/06/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that associate attorney M. Dennis Nguyen's latest article, "Administrative Improvements to IRS Refund Denial Procedures and Section 6532 Limitations," has been published by Tax Notes . Dennis’ article examines opportunities to improve IRS refund denial procedures and the application of the limitations period under Section 6532.

In the article, Dennis explores how administrative reforms could improve the IRS's refund denial procedures and provide greater clarity regarding the operation of the two-year limitations period under Section 6532. He analyzes areas in which current procedures may create unnecessary uncertainty for taxpayers and practitioners and offers practical recommendations to promote greater fairness, efficiency, and consistency in the refund claims process.

Read Dennis's article here:
https://www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-today-federal/practice-and-procedure/administrative-improvements-irs-refund-denial-procedures-and-section-6532-limitations/2026/07/30/7whrj

To learn more about Dennis and his tax controversy legal services, visit:
https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/minh-dennis-nguyen

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08/05/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to share that founding partner A. Lavar Taylor's Insight Article was published in Bloomberg Tax on July 29, 2026, entitled "Supreme Court Denial of Tax Penalty Jury Trial Case is Surprising."

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a taxpayer's petition for review in Hirsch v. Commissioner, a case asking the Court to consider two important issues involving IRS civil tax penalties.

In this article, Lavar discusses the significance of the Supreme Court's decision to deny review of the taxpayers' Seventh Amendment jury trial challenge to IRS civil tax penalties. He further explains why the Court's refusal to hear the case is surprising, as well as the implications for taxpayers seeking to challenge IRS penalty assessments in the future. We are pleased to see Lavar's Insight Article featured in this notable national tax controversy discussion.

Read the full article here:
https://news.bloombergtax.com/tax-insights-and-commentary/supreme-court-denial-of-tax-penalty-jury-trial-case-is-surprising

To learn more about our firm's tax controversy services, visit www.taylorlaw.com.

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08/04/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to announce that managing partner Jonathan Amitrano's article, "Proposed Changes to Collection Due Process Regulations to Ensure CDP Rights," co-authored with Phillip J. Colasanto of Charles Russell Speechlys US LLP, was published in Tax Notes on August 3, 2026.

In this article, Jonathan and Phillip propose amendments to treasury regulations that would expand collection due process protections by requiring the IRS to provide pre-levy notice and hearing rights to all persons whose property is subject to proposed levy—not just assessed taxpayers. Their proposal examines how the current regulatory framework leaves third parties without meaningful pre-levy administrative review. The article also offers a regulatory solution designed to better align IRS procedures with the plain language, purpose, and due process protections embodied in Internal Revenue Code section 6330.

Read the full article here: https://www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-today-federal/collection-due-process-cdp/proposed-changes-collection-due-process-regime-help-protect-third-parties/2026/08/03/7whbn

Congratulations to Jonathan and Phillip on your important contribution to this significant conversation surrounding taxpayer rights and tax administration.

To learn more about our firm's tax controversy services, visit www.taylorlaw.com.

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07/27/2026

We are delighted to welcome Sean Van de Grift, our newest associate attorney, to the Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP team.

Sean graduated magna cm laude and Order of the Coif from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, he represented low-income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service through the Federal Tax Clinic and advised emerging businesses through the Entrepreneurship Clinic. He is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

Before joining the firm, Sean practiced public entity civil litigation in state and federal court. During law school, he worked as a law clerk at a Tax Controversy law firm and interned in the M&A tax practice at a Big Four accounting firm. Sean’s background in tax, litigation, accounting, and finance further strengthens our firm's ability to help clients navigate complex tax controversies before the IRS and California taxing authorities.

Learn more about Sean's background at:
www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/sean-van-de-grift
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07/23/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to share that Managing Partner Lisa Nelson will be speaking this Friday, July 24, 2026, at the California Lawyers Association's 2026 Annual Income Tax Virtual Seminar. This full-day program is 100% online, making it easy to attend from any location.

Lisa will join Ovsep Akopchikyan of Akopchikyan Tax Law P.C. and Desiree Macedo of the California Franchise Tax Board for Session III, "Residency Issues in California," from 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific. Lisa’s panel will offer both practitioner and agency perspectives on California residency audits, including planning before a move, developing the factual record, and responding to Franchise Tax Board audit positions.

Attendees can earn up to 6.0 hours of MCLE credit (including Legal Specialization credit in Taxation Law), and 7.2 hours of CPE. Participants will get important insights from leading tax practitioners and government officials on today's most important federal and California tax issues.

Register for the seminar here:
https://calawyers.org/2026-annual-income-tax-seminar/

To learn more about Lisa’s and Taylor Nelson Amitrano's tax controversy legal services, visit Lisa's attorney profile:
https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/lisa-o-nelson

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07/21/2026

At Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP, our creativity and passions extend well beyond the practice of law.

While Lavar Taylor is a highly regarded tax controversy attorney, he’s also an exceptional photographer. We are delighted to share that the 2026 Orange County (OC) Fair Visual Arts Exhibition chose to exhibit his photography for the fourth consecutive year.

To celebrate this accomplishment, we're sharing a collection of photographs from his current and past OC Fair selections. From dramatic coastal landscapes and vibrant sunsets to colorful travel scenes and striking botanical images, Lavar's work reflects a unique appreciation for the beauty found in everyday moments and extraordinary places.

Congratulations, Lavar, on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about Lavar at www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/a-lavar-taylor.

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