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

10/15/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that partner A. Lavar Taylor will serve as a panelist at the 2026 UCLA Extension Annual Tax Controversy Institute, taking place on October 22, 2026, at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Lavar will participate in a panel discussion titled “Hot Issues Confronting Taxpayers and the IRS Examination Division,” sharing insights drawn from his extensive experience representing clients in federal and state tax controversies. The panel will be moderated by Joseph Broyles and will also feature Tim Bilotta, Chad Nardiello, and Samantha Kittle.

The annual conference brings together leading tax attorneys, government officials, and other tax professionals to discuss significant developments and emerging issues in tax controversy practice. To learn more about the conference and to register, visit: https://www.uclaextension.edu/tax-controversy-conference

To learn more about Lavar and his tax experience in tax controversy matters, visit his attorney biography: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/a-lavar-taylor

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10/13/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Jonathan Amitrano will present “IRS Collection Due Process: Navigating Liability Challenges & Collection Disputes” to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Taxation Law Section at 12:00 PM PST on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The program will examine the limits § 6330(c)(2)(B) places on challenging underlying tax liabilities in Collection Due Process (CDP) hearings under IRC §§ 6320 and 6330. Topics will include what constitutes a prior “opportunity to dispute” a liability, the issues taxpayers may raise before IRS Appeals, the scope of judicial review, and strategies for resolving liability and collection issues. Attendees earn 1 hour of general credit with the State Bar of California.

Register here:
https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=355649&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610

To learn more about Jonathan and our firm’s tax controversy legal services, visit:
https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-t-amitrano

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10/08/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Stack has joined the firm as Senior Counsel.

Richard brings nearly 38 years of experience representing clients in complex civil and criminal tax controversies involving the IRS and state taxing authorities. His extensive litigation experience spans the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He also has substantial experience resolving tax disputes at the administrative level before the IRS and California taxing authorities.

Before entering private practice, Richard served for more than 20 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. In that role, he prosecuted tax and financial crimes and represented the United States in a wide range of civil tax controversies. Earlier in his career, Richard served as a Trial Attorney with IRS District Counsel, representing the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Tax Court proceedings and handling tax assessment, collection, and bankruptcy matters.

Richard earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law and graduated magna cm laude from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Richard’s distinguished career in government service and private practice further strengthens Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP’s capabilities in representing clients facing complex federal and state tax disputes, from administrative proceedings through litigation.

Learn more about Richard’s background at: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/richard-g-stack

Learn more about Taylor Nelson Amitrano and our tax controversy legal services at: www.taylorlaw.com

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10/05/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to announce that founding partner A. Lavar Taylor will serve as a panelist at the American Bar Association Virtual 2026 Fall Tax Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

From 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time, Lavar will join moderator Maya A. Hairston of Morgan Lewis, Frank Agostino of Kostelanetz LLP, and The Honorable Alina I. Marshall, Judge, United States Tax Court, for “Litigating the Administrative Record in Tax Controversies.” The panel will examine how courts define the administrative record and when it can be supplemented. It will also cover the role of discovery and extra-record evidence and the remedies available when the agency’s record falls short.

Register here: https://events.americanbar.org/event/1f8b7bb1-0bba-4ce2-b209-fb1ba1751f0e/summary

To learn more about Lavar and our firm’s tax controversy legal services, visit: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/a-lavar-taylor

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09/30/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Tier 1 firm in Orange County for Litigation and Controversy is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Tier 1 firm in Orange County for Litigation and Controversy– Tax by Best Lawyers®.

This regional ranking recognizes Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP’s work representing individuals and businesses in federal and state tax disputes, both at the administrative level and in court. We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust in our legal services.

View the ranking here: https://www.bestlawfirms.com/firms/taylor-nelson-amitrano-llp/37407/US

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

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09/29/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to announce that Partner A. Lavar Taylor will serve as a panelist at the California Lawyers Association 2026 California All-Tax Conference. Lavar will join attorneys Jolene Tanner and Joseph A. Broyles, Esq., CPA, to present “Bankruptcy and Taxation: When Filing Bankruptcy May Be Your Client’s Best or Only Option.”

The panel will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10:50–11:50 AM in the Diamond Room. The program will explore the intersection of bankruptcy and taxation, including circumstances in which filing for bankruptcy may be an important option for clients facing tax liabilities.

Register for the 2026 California All Tax Conference here: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-california-all-tax-conference/

Learn more about Lavar's experience in tax controversy and litigation: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/a-lavar-taylor

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09/24/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to sponsor the “Toast to Women in Tax” at the 2026 California All-Tax Conference, presented by the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section. The event will be held at the Westin San Diego Bayview in San Diego from September 30th to October 2nd.

The Toast to Women in Tax is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Opal Room. Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is honored to support this annual tradition.

Register for the conference here: https://my.calawyers.org/events/event-details/?id=98c9946f-3856-f111-89e7-7c1e52b5052a

To learn more about our firm’s tax controversy legal services, visit https://www.taylorlaw.com/.

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09/23/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is pleased to announce that managing partner Lisa O. Nelson will speak at the California Lawyers Association 2026 California All-Tax Conference, September 30 – October 2, 2026, at The Westin San Diego Bayview.

On Wednesday, September 30, from 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM, Lisa will join Adria Price of Price & Associates, LLC, Laura Buckley of Buckley Tax Law, and Vitor Martins, in-house counsel at Nike, for “Nuts and Bolts Bootcamp - Life Cycle of a Tax Controversy.”

To register for the conference, please click here: https://calawyers.org/2026-california-all-tax-conference/

To learn more about Lisa and our firm’s tax controversy legal services, visit: https://www.taylorlaw.com/attorneys/lisa-o-nelson

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09/22/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to share that partner Rami Khoury will speak at the 2026 California All-Tax Conference, presented by the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section. The event will be held on September 30th through October 2nd at the Westin San Diego Bayview Hotel.

Rami’s session, “Recent Developments and Practical Strategies in Representing Clients,” is scheduled for Thursday, October 1st from 10:30 to 11:20 AM. He is joined on the panel by Michele Weiss and Cory Stigile. Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is proud to have their attorneys contributing to the conversations that shape tax practice in California and federally.

Register for the conference here: https://my.calawyers.org/events/event-details/?id=98c9946f-3856-f111-89e7-7c1e52b5052a

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

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09/15/2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is delighted to share that partner A. Lavar Taylor will speak at the 40th Annual Central California Bankruptcy Institute on September 19, 2026, at San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis, California. Hosted by the Central California Bankruptcy Association, CCBI is a two-day conference for attorneys, accountants, trustees, and lenders who work with individuals and businesses in financial distress, and this year’s program is titled “Red, White & Reorganized, America’s 250th.”

Lavar’s two-part session, “Tax Issues Affecting Individual Debtors” in Bankruptcy (Part 1 and Part 2), covers how federal and state tax liabilities are treated when an individual files for bankruptcy, an issue that often determines the outcome of the case. Lavar has extensive experience representing taxpayers before the IRS and California’s taxing agencies, both administratively and in litigation.

Registration and full program details for CCBI 2026 are available here: https://www.ccbankruptcy.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=405544&item_id=3021415&event_date_id=481960

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

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