Annual Tax Seminar (E1612879)

E. Martin Davidoff is the National Managing Partner – Tax Controversy Practice of Prager Metis CPAs, a member of Prager Metis International Group. He has been practicing in the accounting industry for over 40 years.

Marty is a renowned expert in IRS and State tax controversy resolution as well as State and Federal income tax matters and Federal tax lien withdrawals. He has written over 30 articles on IRS representation in CPA Magazine and spoken on various tax issues on platforms including Fox News, WPIX and a number of radio shows. In addition, Marty is experienced in business start-ups, tax planning for both individuals and businesses, and the taxation of S-corporations and limited liability companies.

Marty’s extensive knowledge, contacts, and experience allow him to develop a thorough and comprehensive strategy to resolve tax controversies and deliver results effectively. Marty provides his clients with compassionate, reliable service and is willing to go to great lengths to get the best possible outcome. Clients who meet with Marty on tax controversy matters receive Marty’s detailed notes and a specific plan of action prior to leaving the meeting, relieving stress and providing peace of mind.

His comprehensive client service approach has led Marty to win several awards, including Accounting Today’s 100 Most Influential People in Accounting from seven straight years. He has also previously been named by the US Small Business Administration as the Regional Advocate of the Year for small businesses and has participated in two White House conferences on Small Business.

In his spare time, Marty is dedicated to philanthropic endeavors, enjoying his grandchildren, and playing basketball, pickleball, and poker. Most notably, he is the Founder and Executive Director for Make A Smile Foundation Inc., a charity holiday shopping spree that benefits children in economic need.

Marty is also the owner of E. Martin Davidoff, Attorney at Law, which specializes resolution of Federal and State tax controversies, including representation before the IRS and in the United States Tax Court. Marty is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey and has firm members or of counsel relationships allowing the firm to practice in 36 additional states.

Mr. Demetrios is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants. He is a member of the HBK Tax Department and has experience with individual, partnerships and corporate tax compliance and research issues. Mr. Demetrios is also involved in evaluating and assisting with tax software implementation and administration. He is involved in internal staff training and is active in firm sponsored continuing education efforts. Mr. Demetrios provides support to the entire firm regarding federal, state and local tax issues.

Lee J. Evans is a 30-year employee with the Division of Taxation. Assignments have included Audit Selection and Quality Control, Office of Criminal Investigation, Director’s Staff and the Office Audit Field Audit Team. He is the Chief of the Office Audit Branch and Vice Chairman of the Multistate Tax Commission Nexus Committee.

Alan J. Preis, CPA, principal in Alan J. Preis, CPA, PC, conducts a practice limited to state and federal tax matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Previously, he spent more than twenty years in the Parsippany, New Jersey, office of Deloitte & Touche, where he was a tax partner concentrating in New Jersey and multistate tax matters. Mr. Preis is a professional resource to CPAs, attorneys and businesses in matters of New Jersey and multistate taxation. He lectures on state tax matters and is recognized as an outstanding instructor by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and as a Distinguished Discussion Leader by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) Foundation for Accounting Education. Mr. Preis is the co-author and instructor of a full-day course on New Jersey taxes presented annually for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA). He has chaired the NJSCPA State Taxation and Multistate Taxation committees, as well as the NYSSCPA Interstate Taxation Committee. He is a member of the AICPA Tax Division and has served on its State and Local Taxation Committee. Mr. Preis served on the Taxation Committee of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and Governor Codey appointed him to the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Review Commission. He received a B.A. from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton Graduate Division of the University of Pennsylvania.

Geoffrey Weinstein, special counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates Department, counsels those with business and personal interests in the greater New York City metropolitan area and South Florida. He is known as a creative advisor and problem-solver who assists in developing tax planning strategies that preserve wealth and a dedicated advocate who resolves tax controversies. Geoff advises on estate planning that involves wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. Following a death, he advises on estate administration and probate litigation. For businesses and individuals, he advises on taxation of executive compensation, including stock option incentives and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. He also reviews executive employment and severance agreements for Section 409A compliance. When tax controversies arise, Geoff represents taxpayers before federal, state and local tax authorities at all stages of the administrative process, from audit through administrative appeal. He has discretely handled numerous high-net worth residency cases in New Jersey and New York, consistently netting favorable results through confidential closing agreements that avoid the publicity of litigation. In addition, Geoff works closely with other members of the Cole Schotz team to resolve sales and use and corporate business tax audits with state tax authorities. In cases where taxpayers neglected to file tax or information returns, or have compliance issues involving offshore bank accounts and other assets, Geoff has achieved positive results through participation in federal and state voluntary disclosure programs and procedures. Geoff also represents taxpayers in sensitive “egg shell” tax audits that include exposure to possible criminal charges and/or civil fraud penalties. He has represented U.S. and non-U.S. resident taxpayers from around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India. For those matters that require litigation, Geoff has prosecuted many cases to successful conclusion. Geoff is a frequent lecturer on handling tax controversies at the federal and state level and advising on state tax updates. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, and has specific admittance to the United States Tax Court and the Southern District Court of New York.