TAXLITIGATOR – Tax Controversy (Civil & Criminal) Report

Dear Colleagues-

We are now just over a month away from the 2025 UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Institute, which will be held on October 23, 2025, at the historic landmark Beverly Hills Hotel. Continuing the tradition of over 40 years, this year’s 41st Tax Institute is a can’t miss event for tax professionals both locally and nationwide providing a unique opportunity for both networking and hearing from expert-led panels on important tax controversy issues.

We are pleased to welcome the following special guest speakers from the Tax Court and the IRS.

Patrick J. Urda, Chief Judge
United States Tax Court

Guy Ficco
Chief Criminal Investigation Division
Internal Revenue Service

Key Topics this year will include –

Franchise Tax Board Controversies and the California Office of Tax Appeals

The Future Direction of Criminal Tax Enforcement

IRS Collection Procedures – Opportunities and Pitfalls

Valuation in Tax Enforcement- Critical to Our Voluntary Compliance System

Navigating IRS Resource Challenges – From the Taxpayer Advocate Service to Self-Help Options For Taxpayers and Tax Professionals

Best Practices in Refund Litigation

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