In late September 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office published GAO-26-107810, Tax Fraud: The Federal Government Loses an Estimated $116 Billion to $304 Billion Annually. Their report analyzed the scope of federal tax fraud and proposed IRS actions that may help prevent, detect, and respond to tax fraud.
Marc Montano is an Associate at Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. where his focus is on representation of clients in civil and criminal tax litigation and investigations. Mr. Montano joined the firm in 2026 while attending NYU Law School, where he received his LL.M. in Taxation.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Montano interned with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel where he worked on matters including a case stemming from one of the largest tax fraud cases in history of over $7 billion in fraudulent tax deductions. His experience at the IRS included successfully arguing a Motion to Dismiss before the U.S. Tax Court, working on tax shelter cases before trial and matters before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. Mr. Montano also interned with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, where he gained experience in federal civil and criminal litigation.
For more information, please contact Marc Montano at montano@taxlitigator.com
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