Articles
Analyzing 40 Important ERC Events During Its First Half Decade, 186(9) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 1571 (2025).
IRS Issues New Worker-Classification and Section 530 Guidance in 2025, ___ TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE ___ (2025); republished in ___ JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ___ (2025).
The Limited Partner Exception to SECA Taxes, Three Early Tax Court Decisions, and Future Clashes, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION __ (2025); republished in ___ CORPORATE TAXATION JOURNAL__ (2025); republished in ___ PRACTICAL TAX STRATEGIES ___ (2025); republished in __TAXATION OF EXEMPTS __ (2025).
The Resurgence of Qualified Opportunity Zone Issues: Recent Tax, Enforcement and Legislative Matters, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION __ (2025); republished in ___ REAL ESTATE TAXATION __ (2025); republished in 114(3) PRACTICAL TAX STRATEGIES ___ (2025); republished in __TAXATION OF EXEMPTS __ (2025).
Draft Legislation and Other Matters Threatening Private Placement Life Insurance, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION __ (2025); republished in __TAXATION OF EXEMPTS __ (2025); republished in __ESTATE PLANNING __ (2025).
Proposed Changes to Contingency Fees, 186(6) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 1057 (2025).
Settling Syndicated Conservation Easement Cases with the IRS, 186(5) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 851 (2025).
IRS Attacks Charitable Donations of Closely Held Business and More, 186(4) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 717 (2025).
Foreign Gift Reporting Disputes: Exploring Three New Cases and an IRS Policy Shift, 51(1) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 31 (2025).
Compiling 10 Obscure Issues as FBAR Battles Mature, __ JOURNAL OF TAXATION ___ (2024); republished in ___ JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION___ (2024).
Five New Events in 2024 Affecting Employee Retention Credit Disputes, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Third Case on Allocation among Designers of Section 179D Deductions for Energy Efficient Commercial Property, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION __ (2024).
Improper ERC Claims: IRS vs. Taxpayers vs. Payroll Companies, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
A Look at the Second ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program, 185(4) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 697 (2024).
Surprising New FBAR Cases: A Mixed Bag for Taxpayers Facing Foreign Account Penalties, __ JOURNAL OF TAXATION ___ (2024); republished in ___ JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION___ (2024).
Evaluating Three Conservation Easement Settlement Offers, 184(6) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 1083 (2024).
How the IRS Can Recapture ERC Refunds and Interest, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Erroneous Refund Suits for ERCs and Effects of Novel Case, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Exploring Recent Cases and IRS Guidance on Unique International Disclosure Duties for Dual Residents, ___ INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL ___ (2024).
The Latest on Foreign Trusts: Enforcement Actions, Relief Measures, New Cases, Proposed Regulations, and More, ___ INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL ___ (2024).
A Comprehensive Look at ERC Enforcement Tactics So Far, 183 TAX NOTES FEDERAL 1729 (2024).
Analyzing Employee Retention Credit Enforcement Techniques from 2020 to 2024, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Improper ERC Claims: Liability for Third Party Payers, Employers, Both? , ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
CRATs as Listed Transactions? Analyzing IRS Actions and Taxpayer Options, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
IRS Attempts to Reduce Warnings to Taxpayers about Making Third Party Contacts, ___ TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE ___ (2024); republished in ___ JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE __ (2024).
Third Tax Court Victory for IRS on “Inventory Issue” in Conservation Easement Cases, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Conservation Easement Settlement Initiatives in 2020 and 2024, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
ERCs and “Protective” Amended Income Tax Returns, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
ERC Challenges to the IRS, by the IRS, and among Various Parties, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2024).
Valuation Loss in Recent Easement Case Obscures Silver Linings, ___ TAX NOTES FEDERAL ___ (2023).
IRS Attacks on Art Donations: Old Techniques, New Hurdles, __ TAX NOTES FEDERAL __ (2023).
Employee Retention Credits: Exploring Reasons for Prolonged Claims, __ TAX NOTES FEDERAL __ (2023).
Employee Retention Credits: Issues Arise as Finger-Pointing Begins, __ TAX NOTES FEDERAL __ (2023).
California's Settlement Initiative for Conservation Easements, 180(4) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 543 (2023).
Novel Case Shows Social Media Might Jeopardize Tax Relief, 179(1) TAX NOTES FEDERAL 59 (2023).
Small Employment Tax Case Triggers Big Ruling for All Voluntary Disclosure Programs, (2022).
Conservation Easements and Pine Mountain: Favorable Rulings by Court of Appeals and Pending Issues JOURNAL OF TAXATION __ (2021); republished in __ JOURNAL OF REAL ESTATE TAXATION _ (2021); republished __TAXATION OF EXEMPTS ___ (2021).
Conservation Easements, Notice 2017-10, Injunction Action, and the Potential Reach of Return Preparer Penalties under Section 6694, 21(1) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 23 (2019).
Constructive Knowledge and FBAR Penalties: Does Merely Filing a Form 1040 Suffice to Establish “Willfulness?” 45(1) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 35 (2019); republished in 97(5) TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE __ (2019).
Appellate Court Jeopardizes First Holding of Non-Willfulness in FBAR Penalty Case: Round Three of the Bedrosian Battle , 30(5) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 37 (2019); republished in 130(4) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 20 (2019).
Courts Hold that U.S. Government Can Pursue Executors, Representatives, Fiduciaries, Beneficiaries, Distributees, and Others for FBAR Penalties Assessed Against Deceased Taxpayers, 30(3) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION ___ (2019); republished in 130(3) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 16 (2019).
Extended Delays by IRS in Processing International Voluntary Disclosure Cases : Expatriations Thwarted, Estate Taxes Imposed, and Solutions Explored, 44(6) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 13 (2019); republished in _____ TAXES - THE TAX MAGAZINE _______ ( 2019).
Anatomy of a Worker-Classification Dispute with the IRS: Securing Section 530 Relief, Avoiding Employee Status, Shifting the Burden of Proof, Recouping Fees, and More, ___PRACTICAL TAX STRATEGIES _____(2019).
Court Bucks the Trend in Willful FBAR Penalty Cases: Merely Signing Tax Returns Does Not Establish Willfulness, 44(6) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL _____ (2018); republished in 97(1) TAXES - THE TAX MAGAZINE 23 ( 2019)
What Constitutes a "Willful" FBAR Violation? Comprehensive Guidance Based on Eight Important Cases, 129(5) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 24 (2018); republished in 29(11)JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 33 (2018).
Alarming U.S. Tax Rules and Information - Reporting Duties for Foreign Retirement Plans and Accounts: Analyzing Problems and Solutions, 129(4) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 14 (2018); republished in 29 (10) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 27 (2018).
Court Holds that Pervasive Ignorance Is No Defense to Willful FBAR Penalties: This and Other Lessons from United States v. Garrity, 44(4) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 51 (2018).
More IRS Guidance about Section 7345, Seriously Delinquent Tax Debts, and Passport Revocation: A Comprehensive Analysis, 20(2)JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 17 (2018).
New Procedures for Late Forms 1120-F and Late-Filing Waivers: The Evolution of IRS Standards and Open Issues for Foreign Corporations, 44(3) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 19 (2018).
Extended Assessment Periods and International Tax Enforcement: Rafizadeh v. Commissioner, Unreported Foreign Assets, and Use of FATCA Weapons, 96(6) TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 35 (2018).
IRS Starts Depriving Tax Debtors of Passports in 2018: New Guidance about Section 7345 and Future Tax Court Disputes, 20(1) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 37 (2018).
The Importance of Lingering TEFRA Partnership Procedures: Exploring Who Can File Court Petitions and the Consequences for Mistakes, 19(6) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 25 (2018).
Willful FBAR Penalty Case Shows Importance of Protecting Privileged Communications: What Kelley-Hunter Adds to the Foreign Account Defense Discussion, 44(1) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 15 (2018).
Analysis of the Reasonable Cause Defense in Non-Willful FBAR Penalty Case: Teachings from Jarnagin, 128(4) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 6 (2018); republished in JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION (2018).
First Taxpayer Victory in a Willful FBAR Penalty Case: Analyzing the Significance of Bedrosian for Future Foreign Account Disputes (Part 2),” 128(3) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 14 (2018); republished in 29(3) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION __ (2018).
First Taxpayer Victory in a Willful FBAR Penalty Case: Analyzing the Significance of Bedrosian for Future Foreign Account Disputes (Part 1),” 128(2) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 12 (2018); republished in 29(3) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 54 (2018).
IRS Sets Its Sights on Nonresident Aliens with U.S. Rental Property: New Study, Significant Violations, Compliance Initiative, and Remaining Options, 45(2) JOURNAL OF REAL ESTATE TAXATION 14 (2018).
Assessing Tax Liabilities is One Thing, Collecting Them Abroad is Another: New Case Shows International Reach of the IRS, 127(5) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 2015 (2017); republished in 34 JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 29(2) (2017).
The Importance of Lingering TEFRA Partnership Procedures: Exploring Who Can File Court Petitions and the Consequences for Mistakes, ___ JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ___ (2018).
Willful FBAR Penalty Case Shows Importance of Protecting Privileged Communications: What Kelley-Hunter Adds to the Foreign Account Defense Discussion, __ INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL ___ (2018).
Court Applies Reasonable Cause Defense to FBAR Setting: Early Teachings from Jarnagin, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION ___ (2018); republished in ____ JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION __ (2018).
First Taxpayer Victory in a Willful FBAR Penalty Case: Analyzing the Significance of Bedrosian for Future Foreign Account Disputes, ___ JOURNAL OF TAXATION ___ (2018); selected for republication in ____ JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION __ (2018).
Assessing Tax Liabilities is One Thing, Collecting Them Abroad is Another: New Case Shows International Reach of the IRS, 127(5) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 2015 (2017); selected for republication in ____ JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION __ (2017).
Has the IRS Declared Dead the Substantial Compliance Defense for International Information Returns? Lessons from a New International Practice Unit, ___ INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL ____ (2017).
Can Recent “Willful” FBAR Penalty Cases against Taxpayers Help Tax Firms Fend Off Malpractice Actions? 43(4) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 33 (2017).
Section 911 Exclusion: Unique Election, New Case, Lessons Learned, 99(2) PRACTICAL TAX STRATEGIES 4 (2017).
Pre-Trial Win in Worker-Classification Dispute Thanks to Section 530 Does Not Trigger Automatic Fee Recovery under Section 7430, 19(2) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 21 (2017).
Flume v. Commissioner and Form 5471 Penalties for Unreported Foreign Corporations: A Glimpse at Unique Aspects of International Tax Disputes, 95(8) TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 39 (2017).
IRS Deprives Tax Debtors of U.S. Passports under New Section 7345: Open Issues as Enforcement Begins in 2017, 19(1) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 27 (2017).
Unlimited Assessment-Period for Form 8938 Violations: Ruling Shows IRS’s Intent to Attack Multiple Tax Returns, 95(4) TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 31 (2017).
IRS Finalizes Form 5472 Regulations for Foreign-Owned, Domestic, Disregarded Entities, 43(1) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 13 (2017).
Government Wins Fourth Straight FBAR Penalty Case: Analyzing Bohanec and the Evolution of “Willfulness,” 126(3) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 110(2017); selected for republication in 28(8) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 34 (2017).
Where Does the Buck Stop? Recent Case Condones Non-Filing of Forms 1065 and Schedules K-1, 18(5) JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 27 (2016).
IRS Proposes Form 5472 Filing Duty for Foreign-Owned Disregarded Entities, 42(4)INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 17 (2016).
Formal Document Requests under Section 982: New Case Expands Definition of “Foreign-Based Documentation” 94(9)TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 33 (2016).
Taxpayer Delivers One-Two Punch to IRS in Recent Worker-Classification Dispute: Victory under Section 530 and Fee Recoupment , 18(3)JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 33(2016).
Specified Domestic Entities Must Now File Form 8938: Section 6038D, New Regulations in 2016, and Expanded Foreign Financial Asset Reporting, 42(3) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 5 (2016).
Accidental Americans: Unanticipated U.S. Income Taxes, Ongoing Information-Reporting Duties, and Exposure to Expatriation Tax for Green Card Holders, 124(4) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 170 (2016).
Children with Foreign Accounts: Unexpected Income, Schedule B, Form 8938, and FBAR Issues, 124(3) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 134 (2016); selected for republication in 124(3) JOURNAL OF TAXATION 134 (2016).
Form 5471: How Does New IRS Guidance Impact the “Substantially Complete” Defense? 94(4) TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 39 (2016). selected for republication in 42(2) JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 33 (2016).
Canadian Retirement Plans: What Does Revenue Procedure 2014-55 Mean for U.S. Tax Deferral, Form 8891, Form 8938, and the FBAR? 41(6) INTERNATIONAL TAX JOURNAL 25-37 (2016).
Form 5472 for Certain Foreign and Domestic Corporations: New Filing Procedures, New Automated Penalties, New Abatement Standards, and More. 93(5)TAXES — THE TAX MAGAZINE 45-60 (2015).
Form 8938 and Foreign Financial Assets: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Reporting Rules after IRS Issues Final Regulations, 41(2) International Tax Journal 25-50 (2015).
Government Wins Second Willful FBAR Penalty Case: Analyzing What McBride Really Means to Taxpayers With Unreported Foreign Accounts, 118(4) Journal of Taxation 187(2013).
IRS Introduces Two Unique Tax-Compliance Remedies for U.S. Persons with Unreported Canadian Retirement Plans and Accounts, 39(1) International Tax Journal 11-20 (2013).
Must Taxpayers File “Timely” Forms 1099 to Obtain Section 530 Relief? Unexpected Answers from a Recent Worker-Classification Case, 91(4) Taxes– The Tax Magazine 55-68 (2013).
Third Time's the Charm: Government Finally Collects "Willful" FBAR Penalty in Williams Case, 117(6) Journal of Taxation 319 (2012).
The New Duty to Report Foreign Financial Assets on Form 8938: Demystifying the Complex Rules and Severe Consequences of Noncompliance, 38(3)International Tax Journal 11 (2012).
Direct Sellers Hit by IRS Worker-Classification Audits: An Analysis of the Obscure Rules, Precedent, and Strategies Applicable to These Workers, 90(8) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 45 (2012).
Limited Liability Company Members and the Passive Activity Loss Rules: IRS Issues Proposed Regulations After Multiple Court Setbacks, 15(1) Journal of Passthrough Entities 51 (2012).
Qualified Amended Returns: Case of First Impression Examines Parameters of this Powerful Taxpayer Remedy, 116(2) Journal of Taxation 96 (2012).
IRS Introduces New Settlement Program for Worker-Classification Issues: Putting the Latest Employment Tax Offer into Perspective, 90(2) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 53 (2012).
Always Say Never: Tax Court Rejects IRS's Extreme Litigation Position in Penalty Cases, 13(5) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 43 (2011).
Better Late Than Never: The IRS Radically Changes Aggregation Election Procedures in Passive Activity Cases, 13(5) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 25 (2011).
If You're On Call, You're Out of Luck: Tax Court Limits Hours Counted in Passive Activity Loss Disputes, 86(4) Practical Tax Strategies 153 (2011).
The Internal Revenue Service Giveth and the Department of Justice Taketh Away: Recent Court Opinion Jeopardizes Retroactive Administrative FBAR Relief, 114(1) Journal of Taxation 18 (2011).
IRS Granted Major Mulligan in TEFRA Partnership Case: Three Novel Rulings Enable IRS to Avoid One-FPAA-Only Restriction, 89(1) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 47-58 (2011).
District Court Rules That Where There's No Will, There's a Way to Avoid FBAR Penalties, 113(5) Journal of Taxation 293-300 (2010).
Home Sweet "Property"? Tax Court Issues Examines Gain Exclusion on Sale of Principal Residence, 113(3) Journal of Taxation 175 (2010).
When Are Hard Times Hard Enough (for the IRS)? Examining Financial Distress as Reasonable Cause for Penalty Abatement During an Economic Downturn. 88(10) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 37 (2010); selected for republication in 12(5) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 29 (2010).
No Returns, No Problem: Tax Court Rules in Case of First Impression that IRS Must Consider "Economic Hardship" in Pre-Levy CDP Cases. 12(1) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 27 (2010).
As the World Turns: Court Rebuffs Novel Spin on International Tax Filing Rules, 36(2) International Tax Journal 45-48 (2010).
Strike Three for the IRS in Passive Activity Loss Cases: Courts United in Rejecting Outdated Limited Partnership Theories, 12(5) Journal of Passthrough Entities 59-69 (2009).
Exploring the Limits of State Law in Resolving Federal Tax Disputes: Tax Court Denies the IRS's "Back Door" Approach in Alimony Case, 87(8) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 67-73 (2009).
Two More Blows to Foreign Account Holders: Tax Court Lacks FBAR Jurisdiction and Bankruptcy Offers No Relief from FBAR Penalties, 11(1) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 27-34 (2009).
How Much Must One Pay to Play? Recent Case Clarifies Jurisdictional Deposit Requirement in TEFRA Litigation, 11(5) Journal of Passthrough Entities 39-46 (2008).
It's in the Mail, Right? Recent Decision Emphasizes Limitations on the Mailbox Rule, The Practical Tax Lawyer 15-18 (Summer 2008).
Make a Decision Already! Recent Case Highlights How IRS Inaction Can Stymie Taxpayers Requesting Abatement, The Tax Adviser 256-258 (April 2008).
From the Cradle to the Grave: What Remains of Interest Suspension under Section 6404(g)? 10(1) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 41-50 (2008); selected for republication in 58(10) The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles 51-63 (2008).
There Are Some "Guaranties" in Life, But Do You Want to Be the One Making Them? Analyzing the Unique Tax Rules for Bad Debt Losses, 10(5) Corporate Business Taxation 29-34 ( 2009).
When Bygones Aren't Bygones: Exploring Solutions for U.S. Persons with Undeclared Canadian Retirement Plans and Accounts, 34(4) International Tax Journal 35-43 (2008).
Beware of the Two-Hatted Tax Matters Partner: Analyzing How Dual Roles Can Impact TEFRA Litigation, 10(6) Journal of Passthrough Entities 31-40 (2007).
Where There's a Will, There's a Delay: Do Recent Legislative Changes to the CDP Rules Solve the Perceived Problems? 85(11) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 39-44 (2007); selected for republication in 9(5) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 41-46 (2007).
Seeking Cost Reimbursement in Cases of First Impression: Zealous Advocacy or Pushing Your Luck? 21(3) The Practical Tax Lawyer 15-22 (2007).
Applying Old Theories in New Contexts: Interest Suspension Upheld Where Government Failed to Prove Fraud, 9(3) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 15-18, 47-48 (2007).
The Document Locator Number: Little-Known IRS Notation May Establish Tax Return Filing Date, 78(1) Practical Tax Strategies 4-11 (2007).
New Penalties for Undisclosed Foreign Accounts: Putting the Cart before the Horse? 8(3) Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure 29-36 (2006).
Evolution of the FBAR: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Why It Matters. 7(1) University of Houston Business & Tax Law Journal 1-41 (2006); selected for republication in 57(12) The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles 21-41 (2007).
Repatriating Subpart F Income: A Fresh Look at Electing to be Taxed as a Corporation, 38(2) Tax Notes International 173-178 (2005), 2005 Worldwide Tax Daily 70-21 (2005).
The Evolving Treatment of Qualified Foreign Dividends: Where Do We Stand Now? 16 Journal of International Taxation 28 (2005).
You Can Catch More Flies with Honey: Debunking the Theory in the Context of International Tax Enforcement, 83(2) TAXES – The Tax Magazine 29 (2005).
Only Time Will Tell: The Growing Importance of the Statute of Limitations in an Era of Sophisticated International Tax Structuring, 30(2) Brooklyn Journal of International Law 453-484 (2005); selected for republication in 57(6) The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles 1-15 (2007).
Tax Treatment of Foreign Dividends Under the JGTRRA: Further Ambiguities and Opportunities, 15(10) Journal of International Taxation 20-27 (2004).
Regulating Foreign Disregarded Entities with Proposed Form 8858: Try, Try Again, 33(7) Tax Management International Journal 412-425 (2004).
The Impact of Recent Events on Section 911: Rocking the Boat or Capsizing the Vessel? 34 Tax Notes International 285 (2004), 2004 Worldwide Tax Daily 75-12 (2004).
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: U.S. International Tax Policy, Political Reality, and the Need to Understand How the Two Intertwine, 37(3) Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law 727 (2004).
Florida Forecast: More Rain on the Offshore Parade, 15(3) Lawyer 36-37 (2004).
Reduced Tax Rates on Foreign Dividends Under the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act: Ambiguities and Opportunities, 15(7) Journal of International Taxation 14-27 (2004).
The New Federal-State Tax Enforcement Alliance: Carrots, Sticks and Implications for Taxpayers, 13(10) Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives 14-23, 46 (2004).
Fight or Flight of U.S.-Based Multinational Businesses: Analyzing the Causes for, Effects of, and Solutions to the Corporate Inversion Trend, 23(3) Northwestern University Journal of International Law and Business 551-588 (2003).
Rethinking Tax-Based Export Incentives: Converting Repeated Defeats Before the WTO Into Positive Tax Policy, 39(1) University of Texas International Law Journal 111-142 (2003).
The Andean Trade Preference Act: Past Accomplishments and Present Circumstances Warrant Its Immediate Renewal and Expansion, 34(4) George Washington University International Law Review 743-788 (2003).
Privilege, Work-Product Doctrine, and Other Discovery Defenses in IRS's International Tax Enforcement, 32(4) Tax Notes International 377-396 (2003), 2003 Worldwide Tax Daily 207-14 (2003).
Reduced Tax on Foreign Dividends: A Dose of Holiday Cheer for U.S. Investors, 14(4) Lawyer 34 (2003).
Revamping the Export-Import Bank in 2002: The Impact of this Interim Solution on the United States and Latin America, 6(1) New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy 89-130 (2002).
The NAFTA Trucking Dispute: Pretexts for Noncompliance and Policy Justifications for U.S. Facilitation of Cross-Border Services, 11 University of Minnesota Journal of Global Trade 235-275 (2002).
Partial Revocation of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act: An Analysis of Hemispheric Injuries and Domestic Benefits, 28 University of North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation 101-143 (2002).
Salvaging Trade, Economic and Political Relations with Mexico in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks: A Call for a Reevaluation of U.S. Policy, 20(1) Boston University International Law Journal 33-72 (2002).
Reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank Affects Trade in the Americas, 9(8) Inter-American Trade Report (2002).
The Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (Byrd Amendment): A Defeat Before the WTO May Constitute an Overall Victory for U.S. Trade, 10 Tulane University Journal of International and Comparative Law 121-155 (2002).
Trade Promotion Authority: Current Status and Potential Effects on U.S.-Latin America Trade, 9(4) Inter-American Trade Report 1-11 (2002).
U.S. Action to Freeze Assets of Terrorism: Manifest and Latent Implications for Latin America, 17(3) American University International Law Review 625-639 (2001).
The International Monetary Stability Act: Recognizing the Ripeness of this Economic Legislation to Render Benefits for the United States and Mexico, 32(3) University of Miami Inter-American Law Review 375-435 (2001).
Cross-Border Financing: The Impact of Recent Legislation on NAFTA Signatories, 15(2) Texas Transnational Law Quarterly 6-13 (2001).
Overcoming Apathetic Internationalism to Generate Hemispheric Benefits: An Analysis of and Arguments for Recent Secured Transactions Law in Mexico, 10(2) Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy 133-181 (2001).
U.S. Export Control Changes Concerning Cuba – Potential Gains for U.S. Agriculture, 8(15) Inter-American Trade Report 2139-2147 (2001).
Introduction of U.S. Currency in Ecuador: Arguments for External Participation, 16(2) Florida International Law Quarterly 12-18 (2001).
The New Mexican Insolvency Law: Imperative Judicial Modernization and Policy Justifications for U.S. Assistance, 6(1) UCLA Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs 45-87 (2001).
Pensions in Brazil: Time for the Harvest, 3(1) Latin Insurance, 22-24 (2001).
Dollarization of Ecuador: Sound Policy Dictates U.S. Assistance to This Economic Guinea Pig of Latin America, 11(1) Indiana University International and Comparative Law Review 79-114 (2000).
Reinsurance in Brazil: The Rough Road to Privatization, 7(2) Journal of Reinsurance 1-12 (2000).
Transformation of the Costa Rican Insurance Market: Losing the Battle, Winning the War, 9(4) Global Reinsurance, 50-52 (2000).
Healthcare in Brazil: Bring Your Own Aspirin, 48(3) Health Insurance Underwriter 35-40 (2000).
Legalities vs. Realities: Privatization of the Nicaraguan Telecommunications Industry Gives New Meaning to the Phrase Caveat Emptor, 15(1) Texas Transnational Law Quarterly 7-11 (2000).
One Step Closer to Privatization? Legal Horizons (2000).
La internacionalidad de los mercados, la responsabilidad objetiva y la comercialización de productos defectuosos provenientes de Chile, 206 Universidad de Concepción (Chile) Revista de Derecho 43-73 (1999).
MERCOSUR and the Insurance Sector: At the Integration Crossroads, 2(3) Latin Insurance 24-27 (1999).
Native Forest Protection in Chile: The Inadequacies of the Recent Environmental Framework Law, 14(1) University of Oregon Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation 225-299 (1999).
El trabajo infantil en América Latina y Perú: un programa para su reducción, 29 Debate Agrario (Peru): Análisis y Alternativos 81-112 (1999).
Certificación forestal: una opción medioambiental de vanguardia para Chile, XV(4) Ambiente y Desarrollo 54-57 (1999).
Pension Reforms in Latin America, Legal Horizons 22-24 (1999).
Timber Certification: An Alternative to the Destruction of the Chilean Forests, 14(2) University of Oregon Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation 301-350 (1999).
The Lome Convention in the Next Millennium: Modification of the Trade/Aid Package, 7(3) University of Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy 83-104 (1998).