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David G. Shapiro, Partner and Chair of the Tax & Employee Benefits Group, will be a panelist at the Philadelphia Bar Association's CLE session on Wednesday, May 21st. The topic of this event is "Moving or Investing Across Borders: Tax Traps for the Wary." Join an esteemed panel of tax attorneys as...

David Shapiro and Jamihlia Johnson, attorneys at Saul Ewing LLP, will be speaking at the upcoming ABA Section of Taxation on May 9, 2025, in Washington, DC. Jamihlia will be a panelist in the session entitled So Long, Farewell: US Tax Issues for Expatriates. This panel will address the US tax rules...

Real Estate Workouts – General Session Real estate workouts and refinancing are a growing reality in EB-5. How to handle debt maturities and other issues, especially when EB-5 is subordinate in the capital stack, will be challenging. Panelists will discuss trends and case studies for EB-5 workouts...

The New EB-5 Landscape: A Path Forward for Backlogged Visa Applicants With significant backlogs in other immigration avenues, the EB-5 investor lawful permanent resident (Green Card) program has become an increasingly attractive option. The program has received new life with the passing of the EB-5...

In this presentation, Saul Ewing attorneys Richard Forsten and Pam Scott discussed the current status of the reassessment process, what is involved in pursuing an appeal, and whether an appeal makes sense for your property. Time is running short if you want to appeal the assessment for your property...

On November 21, 2024, Kathleen Lach, a Partner in Saul Ewing's Chicago office, spoke with members of the Illinois CPA Society on the topic " Navigating Ethical Waters: A Refresher." There was discussion on best practices in return preparation, and current IRS initiatives in fraudulent return...

JTC and Saul Ewing LLP are hosting their Third Annual Advanced EB-5 Conference, and we hope to see you there. There are a lot of opportunities available in 2024, 2025 and beyond, and industry leaders need to come together to discuss how our combined efforts can ensure the future health and...

Thomas Cryan, a Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, will speak at the 59th Annual Southern Federal Tax Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Hot Topics in Employment Taxes and Fringe Benefits This presentation will provide an overview of how the IRS computes employment tax liabilities during an audit and the...

David Shapiro, Chair of Tax and Employee Benefits Practice at Saul Ewing LLP, will moderate a session at the ABA Section of Taxation Virtual Fall Meeting on September 27, 2024. The topic will be Foreign and U.S. Taxation - Individuals & Passthroughs; Mirror, Mirror – A Look into the Tax System...

Mary Harmon, an Associate in Saul Ewing LLP's Tax Practice, will be on a panel at the ABA Section of Taxation Virtual Fall Meeting on September 25, 2024. The topic will be Sales, Exchanges & Basis; QSBS with Trusts, S Corporations, and Redemptions. Following the May meeting’s discussion of...

David Shapiro, Chair of the Tax and Employee Benefits Practice at Saul Ewing LLP, will moderate a roundtable at the IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City on September 18, 2024. It will be a r oundtable on current events: indirect taxation of the digital economy. These roundtable sessions will focus...

Amid rising financing costs, issuers of tax-exempt bonds face the challenge of optimizing returns on unspent proceeds through higher-yielding investments, a strategy fraught with arbitrage risks and IRS scrutiny. This session emphasizes the critical need for rigorous record-keeping and adherence to...

The EB-5 industry is heading to Atlanta, GA in 2024 for the 14th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum the premiere annual gathering of EB-5 stakeholders. Attendees will enjoy two days of networking, education, and business development in one of the country's most important financial and economic hubs...

David Shapiro and Mary Harmon will speak at the ABA Section of Taxation 2024 May Tax Meeting in Washington, DC. David will speak on May 3rd beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the topic "Recent Developments in Crypto Taxation." The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent approval of Bitcoin Exchange...

Complex issues for Investors, Entrepreneurs, and New Offices Executives and Managers Panelists will discuss developing a strong game plan for individuals investing in the United States and navigating the best options for transitioning from temporary status to permanent residency. Panelists will also...

Rohit Kapuria (SAUL), and Kate Kalmykov (Greenberg Traurig) will host a webinar to discuss best practices for making a partial EB-5 investment of less than $800K to start the EB-5 process and lock in the current USCIS Form I-526E filing fee amount before an ~$8K fee increase on April 1, 2024. They...

David Shapiro, Chair of Saul Ewing's Tax and Employee Benefits Group, will speak at the 82nd Institute on Federal Taxation in New York City on October 23, 2023. This event is sponsored by NYU School of Professional Studies Institute on Federal Taxation. David, along with Michael Miller, a Partner at...

Have you dreamed of living in a different country? Explore new investment opportunities? Join Cynthia Gomez in Medellín and Bogotá on October 3 and 4 for an exciting event about investing and residing in the United States and Spain.

EB-5 Visa 2.0: Current Trends in the Program Interest in the EB-5 program, especially among individuals in the U.S. on H-1B and F-1 visas who intend to concurrently file an EB-5 visa, is at an all-time high. While the opportunity to obtain a green card through investment was reauthorized by Congress...

Special Taxing Regimes and Tax Incentives in Latin America and the United States The panel will consider the various special tax regimes and tax incentives that are available in Latin America and the United States. Special consideration will be given to the ESG initiatives that are giving rise to...