Section on Taxation: IRS Collections, CSEDs, DOJ Reducing Assessments to Judgment and Enforcement Suits

Mr. Pontius will discuss IRS collections for taxpayers with large balances due and review collection alternatives for cases that are near the end of their collection statute expiration dates (CSEDs). If the taxpayer is unable to resolve the balance due with the Revenue Officer and the Revenue Officer has determined that the taxpayer has large collectible assets that the taxpayer will not liquidate to pay the IRS, then the IRS may refer that case to the Department of Justice to reduce that claim to judgement. Mr. Howlette will share his experience litigating these types of cases and how the Department of Justice handles a typical collection case.

Presented by: Section on Taxation

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About the Presenters

Mr. John Pontius, Founder, Pontius Tax Law PLLC

Mr. Pontius regularly represents individual and business clients with sensitive and serious tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. His client base is local, national and international. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pontius has represented businesses and individuals with complex tax issues in the following areas: FBAR examinations, offshore disclosures, FATCA, FIRPTA, tax planning, unfiled tax returns, release of tax liens and levies, trust fund recovery penalty, IRS and state audit examinations as well as Appeals, penalty abatement, US Tax Court litigation along with defense of tax fraud and evasion.

Mr. Jordan Howlette, Founder, JD Howlette Law

Last year Mr. Howlette opened his law firm following a five-year career as a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). While at the DOJ, Mr. Howlette successfully litigated dozens of civil tax cases and controversies on behalf of the United States in federal courts around the country, securing millions of dollars in favorable judgments while also advocating for equitable justice. He is intimately familiar with the procedures, strategies, and processes of litigating in federal court and with resolving multi-faceted civil disputes involving high-dollar amounts, complex statutory and regulatory provisions, and diverse parties from different jurisdictions.

Registration & Attendance Information 

Registration is Closed

Registration for this event will close Wednesday, April 20 at 5 PM ET.

Registration Fees

• FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.

Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event