Bio

Elliot Pisem, for more than 30 years, has concentrated on corporate and partnership taxation. Working with a broad range of clients, including real estate investors and developers, he has created, negotiated, and implemented sophisticated partnership arrangements, joint ventures, and corporate structures to accommodate complex transactions. With extensive experience in lessor/lessee issues in real property transactions, tax-free like-kind exchanges, and the structuring and operation of REITs, he has worked with tax-exempt investors; advised on historic rehabilitation projects, charitable contributions of “façade easements” and similar interests in real property; and developed tax-efficient structures for investment by foreign persons in U.S. real property and techniques for acquiring property already held by foreign owners. In addition to taxable and tax-free acquisitions, he has advised on spin-offs and other corporate and partnership divisions, and deals with the taxation of financial instruments, including the application of original issue discount, straddle, and swap rules, and the use of single- and multi-class pass-through certificate structures. He has represented corporate and non-corporate debtors and their creditors in debt restructuring and workout transactions, both within and outside of bankruptcy.

He serves on the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the NY State Bar Association and as Co-Chair of its Committee on Compliance, Practice & Procedure, having previously served as Co-Chair of the Committees on Pass-Through Entities, Partnerships, Tax Accounting Matters, Bankruptcy, Cost Recovery, and Real Property. The committees he has co-chaired have prepared reports on, inter alia, Regulations under Code section 707(a)(2) relating to “disguised sales” of property between partnerships and partners, the transfer pricing Regulations under Code section 482, the “bonus depreciation” Regulations under Code sections 168(k) and 1400(b), and monetary penalties on practitioners under Treasury Department Circular 230.  He is the co-author of a bi-monthly column on corporate tax matters in the New York Law Journal and writes frequently for the Journal of Taxation and other publications.

He received his B.A.(1975) and J.D.(1978) from Columbia University, where he was a Stone scholar.

Termination of Status as S Corporation Shareholder
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 10/17/2024
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Coordination of ESOP Benefits With Installment Method
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 08/15/2024
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Theft Loss Deductions Denied
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 06/20/2024
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Sham Stock Sales: Acqis Technology v. Commissioner
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 04/18/2024
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Intercompany Loans Recharacterized: 'Fry v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 02/15/2024
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Transferee Liability under New York Law: 'Dillon Trust Co. v. United States'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 12/21/2023
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Hyatt Hotels: Are Omissions from Gross Income an Accounting Method?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 10/19/2023
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Capital Loss Disputed: Computer Sciences Corp. v. Commissioner
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 08/17/2023
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When an Expense is Considered 'Paid': 'Gage v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 06/15/23
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Taxing the Donor upon the Sale of Donated Shares: 'Estate of Hoensheid'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 04/21/2022
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Deductions for Amounts Paid by S Corporation Shareholders Fall between the Cracks
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 02/16/2023
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Successor Liability for Taxes: ‘ACI Construction’
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 12/15/22
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A Trap in the Interest Limit's Small Business Exemption
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Tax Notes, 9/23/2019
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Deduction Versus Amortization of Start-Up Costs: 'Kellett v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 08/18/22
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Challenged Accounting Method Upheld: 'Continuing Life'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 06/16/22
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Federal Tax Guidance Overturned Under Administrative Procedure Act
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 04/21/2022
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Correlative Adjustments Denied: 'FAB Holdings v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 02/17/2021
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Recharacterization of Debt as Equity: 'Tribune Media'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 12/20/21
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'Kelly v. Commissioner': Loans Recharacterized as Distributions
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 10/21/2021
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Transaction 'Integration': 'GSS Holdings (Liberty) v. United States'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 08/19/2021
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Equitable Estoppel Blocks Taxpayer: 'New Capital Fire v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 06/17/2021
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'Management Fee' Deductions Disallowed: 'Aspro, Inc. v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 04/15/2021
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Taxpayer Prevails on Substance Over Form: 'Complex Media, Inc. v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, 02/18/2021
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Tax Treatment of Damages for Accountant Malpractice: McKenny v. United States
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: December 28, 2020
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'Deckard': Failure to Establish Stock Ownership Defeats S Corp Shareholder Treatment
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, 10/16/2020
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No “Knowability” Requirement for Theft Losses: Adkins v. United States
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 24, 2020
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No "Knowability" Requirement for Theft Losses: "Adkins vs. United States"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 18, 2020
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Income Tax Relief Under COVID-19 Legislation
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 16, 2020
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Major Tax Changes in the CARES Act
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: R&H Client Letter, April 10, 2010
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Internal Revenue Service Eases Taxpayers' Audit and Compliance Burdens in Response to Coronavirus
by Elliot Pisem, Cory M. Paul
Published: R&H Client Letter, March 29, 2020
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Bad Debt Deduction Denied to Guarantor: 'Baker Hughes' v. United States
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 20, 2020
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Transaction Costs (Not) Deductible by Target: "Plano Holding LLC v. Commissioner"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 19, 2019
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New Guidance on "Hard Forks" and Changes from LIBOR
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 17, 2019
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"Claim of Right" Update: Mihelick v. United States
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 15, 2019
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Always Be Nice to Whistle-blowers (And Other Changes Made by the Taxpayer First Act)
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: July 25, 2019
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Update on Theft Losses: 'McNely v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 20, 2019
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S Corporation Allocations Upon Transfer of Stock
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 18, 2019
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Value of Franchise Rights Under BIG Tax: 'H R B-Delaware v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: February 21, 2019
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Adoption and Change of Accounting Method: "Thrasys v. Commissioner"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 19, 2018
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S Corporation Inconsistent Reporting Issues: 'Rubin v. United States'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 18, 2018
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Loan v. Distribution: "Illinois Tool Works v. Commissioner"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 16, 2018
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S Corporation Elections -- Who Decides?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 21, 2018
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Recent Developments Regarding Contributions to Capital
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 19, 2018
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Corporate Tax Changes in New Tax Law
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 15, 2018
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Developments Regarding Micro-Captive Insurance Structures
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 19, 2017
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Can Capital Gain Rates Apply to Income from Phantom Stock?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 14, 2017
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The Accumulated Earnings Tax: Back from the Grave?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 20, 2017
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Recent Developments Relating to S Corporations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 16, 2017
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Characterization of Forfeited Deposits and Break Fees
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 19, 2016
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The Ever-Expanding 'Danielson' Rule?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 18, 2016
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Recent Guidance Regarding Deduction of Fines
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 16, 2016
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Proposed Regulations to Treat Debt as Stock
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 21, 2016
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Receipt of "Boot" in Reorganizations: "Tseytin"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 18, 2016
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Revisiting Allocation of Basis Issues: "Dorrance"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 17, 2015
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New Partnership Audit Rules May Not Apply Until 2018, But They Are Your Headache Right Now
by Elliot Pisem
Published: To Our Clients And Friends, November 11, 2015
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What is "Insurance" for Tax Purposes?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 15, 2015
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Tax Treatment When Estate Satisfies Transaction-Related Claims
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 18, 2015
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Inclusion of Refundable Tax Credits in Income
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 16, 2015
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"MoneyGram" Tackles Definition of "Bank"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 19, 2015
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Income Classification Pitfalls for Executives of Startups
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 18, 2014
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Claim for Bad Tax Advice Results in Nontaxable Recovery
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 16, 2014
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Deductibility of Payments to Settle False Claims Act Liability
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 21, 2014
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Stock Rights Under §457A: Revenue Ruling 2014-18
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 19, 2014
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Loss Deduction for Forfeiture of Insider Trading Profits
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 17, 2014
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Property Abandonment Results in Capital Loss: "Pilgrim's Pride"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 20, 2014
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"Fish": Ordinary Income From Incorporation Transaction
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 19, 2013
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Loss Disallowance for S Corp. Shareholders: 'Bronz'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 17, 2013
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Can the Issuance of Form 1099-C Cancel a Debt?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 15, 2013
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Diverse Approaches to Allocation of Basis in Demutualizations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 18, 2013
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Revocation of S Corp Election During Bankruptcy Upheld
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 20, 2013
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Firm Denied Current Deduction for Out-of-Pocket Disbursements
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 21, 2013
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More About Step Transactions: G.D. Parker v. Commissioner
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 20, 2012
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Disqualification of Employee Trust: 'Yarish v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 18, 2012
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The Need for a Plan: Enterprises, Inc. v. Commissioner
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 16, 2012
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Taxpayer Fights Regulations, and Wins: 'Dominion Resources'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 21, 2012
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'STARS' Wars -- the Service Strikes Back at Taxpayer Claims of Privilege
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, May 01, 2012
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Revocation of Tax Election by Non-Debtor Declared Void
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 19, 2012
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Accrual of Deduction for Disputed Amount
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, February 16, 2012
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The Wizard of Broz: S Corporations, Economic Outlay, and Debt Basis
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, February 01, 2012
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Warrants and Tax Avoidance Motivation Prove Hazardous
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 20, 2011
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Noncompetition Covenants: 'Recovery Group v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journel, August 18, 2011
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'And If Tommy Told You To Jump Off The Brooklyn Bridge?' - Taxpayers Follow Advice Straight Into An Accuracy Penalty
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, July 01, 2011
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More About Tax 'Substance': 'Hellweg v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 16, 2011
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Transferee Liability: Recent Developments
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, April 21, 2011
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Substance Over Form - 'WB Acquisitions'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, February 17, 2011
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Court of Federal Claims Splits on the Computation of the TEFRA 'Jurisdictional Deposit'
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, February 01, 2011
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Reliance On Tax Opinion May Not Prevent Penalties
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, December 16, 2010
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Lack of Consistency in S Corporation Reporting -- How Onerous Are the Results?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, December 01, 2010
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Rules Address Reporting of Securities Transactions
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 21, 2010
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Tax Court Decision Clarifies Treatment of Built-In Gain
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 19, 2010
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Sales-Based Contingent Royalties Are Not a Production Cost Capitalized Under Section 263A
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, July 01, 2010
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What is (Not) Income? Nathel v. Commissioner
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 17, 2010
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Ruling Illustrates Treatment of Payments to Settle Litigation
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, April 15, 2010
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BLAK Affirms the Necessity of Raising Statute of Limitations Defense Early in TEFRA Partnership Proceedings
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, April 01, 2010
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Tax Court Decisions on Section 6707A Penalty Deny Prepayment Forum and Extend Statute of Limitations
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, March 01, 2010
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Drawing a Line -- Information Reporting vs. Malicious Gossip
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, December 17, 2009
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Hot Like-Kind Exchange Issues
by Elliot Pisem
Published: NYU 68th Institute on Federal Taxation, October 21, 2009
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IRAs Barred From Owning Stock in S Corporation
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 15, 2009
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The Uncertain Boundary Between 'Partner-Level' and 'Partnership-Level' Defenses Under the Partnership Audit Rules
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, September 01, 2009
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Loss Carryovers and Carrybacks When Only Part of a Consolidated Group is Bankrupt: The Garbled Message of PT-1 Communications
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, June 01, 2009
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Court Addresses 'Reasonableness' of Compensation
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 16, 2009
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Allocations of Consideration for a Closely Held Business - Muskat v. United States
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 18, 2009
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Proposed Regulations Clarify Penalty Taxes on Income Inclusions
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, December 18, 2008
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Ruling Highlights Importance of Drafting to Indemnification
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 16, 2008
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Decisions Underline Scope of IRS Summons Power
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 21, 2008
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Shareholder Disputes Give Rise to Tax Disputes
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 19, 2008
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What Happened to My Prepayment Forum? The Penalty Problem in TEFRA Partnership Audit Cases
by Elliot Pisem
Published: Journal of Taxation, May 01, 2008
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Forfeiture of Deductions for Failure to File Timely Return: (Swallows Holding, Ltd. v. Commissioner)
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, April 17, 2008
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Ernst & Young: When Must Stocks Be Taken Into Income?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 21, 2008
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Ruling Has Not Resolved Work-Product Privilege Issue
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 18, 2007
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Recent Developments Related To Nontaxable Spinoffs
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: The New York Law Journal, August 16, 2007
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Warrants Not Received 'In Connection With' Performance of Services
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 21, 2007
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The Burden of Persuasion in Tax Litigation
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, December 21, 2006
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Court Addresses Limitations on Pass-Through of Losses
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 17, 2006
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Applying Section 162(m) To Partnership Remuneration
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 20, 2006
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When Is A Contract An Option?
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, December 15, 2005
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Gain Clarified in Shareholder Loans to S Corporations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 20, 2005
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Impact of Securities Laws on Taxation of Compensation
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 18, 2005
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How Many Tax Opinions Will You Need: And Where Will You Get Them?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, May 01, 2005
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Formation, Reorganization, Liquidation of Insolvent Corporations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 21, 2005
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Redemption of Stock in Family-Owned Corporation
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: The New York Law Journal, February 17, 2005
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REIT Provisions under American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
by Ezra Dyckman, Elliot Pisem
Published: R&H Letter to Clients and Friends, December 28, 2004
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Deductibility Limits on Accrued Interest to Related Parties
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: The New York Law Journal, December 16, 2004
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Exchanges of Short-Term Debt Instruments in Reorganizations
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 19, 2004
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'Dover' and the Consequences of Check-the-Box Liquidations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 17, 2004
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Treatment of Contingent Liabilities Assumed in Purchase of Assets
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 19, 2004
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New Guidance Regarding Tax Treatment of Deemed Liquidations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 18, 2003
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: When a Liability Is an Asset
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 16, 2003
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Reduction of Tax Attributes Following Cancellation of Debt
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 21, 2003
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Requirements for Spinoff Transactions
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 19, 2003
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Transfers to RICs and REITs
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 17, 2003
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New Proposed Rules Will Change Tax Treatment of Acquisition Costs
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, March 01, 2003
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New Regulations Regarding Treatment of Transaction Costs
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 20, 2003
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Disclosures Required on 2002 Tax Returns
by Elliot Pisem
Published: R & H Letter to Clients and Friends, January 10, 2003
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Privilege in Tax Matters: Your Accountant v. Your Lawyer?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, January 01, 2003
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Further Liberalization of Requirements for Corporate Reorganization
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 19, 2002
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IRS Settlement Initiatives Relating to Tax Shelters
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 17, 2002
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Active Trade or Business Requirements for Nontaxable Spin Offs - Rev. Rul. 2002-49
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: The New York Journal, August 15, 2002
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When Should a Distribution Be Taxed As an Exchange? -- 'Steel v. Commissioner'
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 20, 2002
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Accounting for Prepaid Items: 'U.S. Freightways v. Commissioner'
by David E. Kahen, Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, April 18, 2002
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New Economic Stimulus Incentives
by Elliot Pisem, Lary S. Wolf
Published: R & H Letter to Clients and Friends, March 20, 2002
The "Device" Test for Spinoffs Under Section 355
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 14, 2002
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The Hazards of (Mis)Allocation of Purchae Price
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, December 20, 2001
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Step Transactions and Mergers: Rev. Rul. 2001-46
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, October 18, 2001
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"Rite Aid": Consolidated Return Loss Disallowance Held Invalid
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, August 16, 2001
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New Rulings Regarding Corporate Reorganizations
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, June 21, 2001
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Stock Redemption or Payment of Compensation?
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, April 19, 2001
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Supreme Court Addresses Discharge of Debt Income for S Corporation in "Gitlitz"
by Elliot Pisem, David E. Kahen
Published: New York Law Journal, February 15, 2001
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New Rules for Construction Allowances Provided to Certain Lessees
by Elliot Pisem, Lary S. Wolf
Published: R & H Letter to Clients & Friends, September 20, 2000
What's the Option Worth?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 17, 2000
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When Is a Merger Not a Merger?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 15, 2000
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Rules for Product Liability Losses for Consolidated Groups
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: New York Law Journal, April 20, 2000
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Important New Rules on QSubs
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: R & H Letter to Clients & Friends, February 28, 2000
Conversion of Corporations to RICs and REITs
by Elliot Pisem, Ezra Dyckman
Published: New York Law Journal, February 17, 2000
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Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Act of 1999
by Elliot Pisem, Ezra Dyckman
Published: New York Law Journal, December 23, 1999
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Tax Law's Insolvency Definition Not the Same as Bankruptcy's
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 12, 1999
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New Rules for Purchase Price Allocations in Taxable "M&A" Transations
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 19, 1999
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Treasury Brings "Fast Pay" Arrangements to a Screeching Halt
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 19, 1999
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Administration Proposals: Tax Avoidance and Corporate Tax Shelters
by Elliot Pisem
Published: R & H Newsletter -- Tax Insights, February 28, 1999
Bankruptcy Code Trumps Internal Revenue Code
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: New York Law Journal, December 24, 1998
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Tax Court Decision Limits Ability to Claim Deduction
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, November 01, 1998
Colgate Gets the Brush-off from the Third Circuit: Lack of Economic Substance Found in Tax-motivated Installment
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, October 22, 1998
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Recent case brings element of rationality to tax laws
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, September 01, 1998
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Water: Recharacterizing Debt as Equity
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 27, 1998
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Property valuations: To discount or not to discount?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, July 01, 1998
Compensatory Stock Options: IRS Provides Some Guidance on Gift and Estate Tax Issues
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, June 25, 1998
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Tax Court: We're as confused as you about COD, S Corps.
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, May 01, 1998
Selling Closely-Held Stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan -- How Adequate Must the Consideration Be?
by Elliot Pisem, Allen J. Erreich
Published: New York Law Journal, April 23, 1998
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Environmental cleanup costs: The price of certainty
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, March 01, 1998
IRS Final Regulations Codifying the Continuity of Interest and Continuity of Business Enterprise Requirements Add Flexibility to Corporate Reorganizations
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, February 1, 1998
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To Vote or Not to Vote, That Is the Question
by Elliot Pisem, Quincy Cotton
Published: New York Law Journal, October 23, 1997
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Determining taxpayers' 'ownership' of property
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, September 01, 1997
Corporate Provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, August 28, 1997
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Are asbestos removal costs currently deductible?
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, July 01, 1997
Employee Sells a Home and Employer Gets a Tax Deduction
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: New York Law Journal, June 26, 1997
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Some tax issues still tricky under today's system
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, May 01, 1997
Rules on Below-Market and Interest-Free Loans
by Elliot Pisem
Published: New York Law Journal, April 24, 1997
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Continuity of Interest Rules May Be Liberalized -- But Can Remain a Trap for the Unwary
by Elliot Pisem, Ellen Seiler Brody
Published: New York Law Journal, February 27, 1997
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'Check-the-Box' Regulations Provide Certainty, Flexibility and New Planning Opportunities
by Elliot Pisem, Lary S. Wolf, Peter A. Glicklich
Published: R & H Newsletter -- Tax Insights, January 01, 1997
Repairs or replacements: Current deductibility of reconstruction costs
by Elliot Pisem
Published: National Real Estate Investor, January 01, 1997

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