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New York’s Pied-a-Terre Tax: A Plain-Language Guide for Property Owners and Their Advisers

Gerald Donnini II October 9, 2026

In the state and local tax (SALT) industry, New York City’s recent pied-a-terre tax has dominated the news. Like many people, I had never heard the phrase “pied-a-terre” or intuitively known what it means. The French phrase essentially translates to “foot on the ground.” In this context, it refers to a weekend place, a city residence you keep when your

What Is the Process of a Tax Audit in Albany, NY?

Timothy Hart March 29, 2022

Taxes are something that we all have to pay at one time or another. Knowing what to do once you or your business has been notified that they will be subject to a tax audit can help simplify the process. Tax audits are not all that uncommon, a skilled Albany tax attorney can help. What Is a Tax Audit? When

Different IRS Tax Settlement Options in Albany, NY

Timothy Hart March 15, 2022

Tax time is upon us and it is clear to some that you may owe money to the IRS. That being said, there are so many different options when it comes to repaying your IRS tax burden, and knowing what your options are can truly help. For those that are looking for help with tax settlements, the right lawyer can

What Is Considered Tax Fraud in Albany, New York?

Timothy Hart March 1, 2022

Tax fraud is defined as the deliberate or intentional act of providing misinformation (or the omission of relevant data) on a tax return to limit one’s tax obligation. The term “willfully” as used by the applicable New York Consolidated Laws (TAX Fraud Act § 1801 (a)) is as follows: ” acting with either intent to defraud, intent to evade the

SCOTUS Strikes Down North Carolina Trust Tax Law

Kurt Mattson September 26, 2019

The United States Supreme Court recently decided a case about the limits of a State’s power to tax a trust. In North Carolina v. Kaestner, Justice Sotomayor and a majority of the Court affirmed the decision of the North Carolina Supreme Court that it’s unconstitutional to tax trust income when the trust has nearly no connection with the state. The

‘So Waddaya Wanna Do, Make a Federal Case Out of It?’ Defending Federal Tax Prosecutions

Donald MacPherson June 12, 2019

It was 9 AM on an ordinary Monday, a hot and sunny day in Phoenix. My client Jim Carroll was working in his garage with the overhead door wide open when, unannounced, an IRS Revenue Officer appeared. He was there to attempt collection of unpaid taxes. Unlike the typical m.o. of Special Agents – the ones with the guns and badges who investigate criminal tax cases – he

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