Tax Truths & Tribulations: Navigating Discrimination and ITIN Challenges in Taxpayer Representation
Representing a taxpayer before the IRS can sometimes take an uncomfortable turn when you suspect that national origin-based discrimination is affecting their treatment or outcome. Such discrimination is unacceptable and must be addressed head-on. This program will explore how to recognize and combat national origin-based discrimination, the impact of the pandemic on ITIN filers, recent legislation and ITIN-related tax credits, the Allowable Tax Benefit Rule, and available language assistance options. We’ll also cover how to file complaints with the IRS Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Equip yourself with the knowledge to defend your clients' rights effectively.
This webinar is available for Virtual or LIVE In-Person attendance. [IN PERSON registration closed at 11 AM EDT Sept. 6th]
The LIVE class will be held at:
Jones Day, NYC,
250 Vesey St.
New York, NY 10281-1047 or online
Tax Professionals that attend are encouraged to accept a pro bono tax controversy case assignment from NYCLA, an ABA-sponsored Tax Court Pro program or a NY or NJ low-income Tax Clinic.
Topics Include:
National Origin-Based Discrimination
Effects of the Pandemic on ITIN filers
Recent Legislation/ITIN Programs and Credits
Allowable Tax Benefit Rule
Language Assistance
Contributions of Immigrant Communities
Filing a complaint with EDI, TAS and TIGTA
Speakers Include:
Nina Olson, Executive Director at Center for Taxpayer Rights
Anna Tavis, Staff Attorney at Brooklyn Legal Services
Dewayne Harley, IRS, Program Lead, Language Access and External Complaints
and Investigations Programs, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
David C. Long, IRS, Lead Equal Opportunity Specialist
Brenda Stuart-Luke, IRS, Senior Stakeholder Liaison
Tatiana Williams, IRS, Senior Stakeholder Liaison
Frank Agostino, Esq., Agostino & Associates, Hackensack, NJ
Frank Agostino
,
Esq.
Frank Agostino is one of the most accomplished tax controversy attorneys in the country, with more than four decades of litigation experience and a string of landmark victories that have reshaped IRS enforcement and Tax Court procedure — including Commissioner v. Zuch before the U.S. Supreme Court (2025) and Chai v. Commissioner in the Second Circuit (2017).
Because of Frank’s stellar reputation in the tax bar, he has been ranked in Chambers in Band 1 for Tax: Fraud Nationwide (USA) and in Band 1 for High Net Worth Private Client: Tax.
A former IRS District Counsel attorney and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Frank has also taught tax controversy at Seton Hall and Rutgers Law, and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure.
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