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8:30am Opening Remarks by the Chair.
8:35am Important Developments. This panel will discuss important developments in administrative practice which have occurred since the last meeting. Moderator: Jamie Hartford, Ernst & Young LLP, Washington, DC. Panelists: Brian C. Bernhardt, McGuireWoods LLP, Richmond, VA; Deborah A. Butler, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration), IRS, Washington, DC.
9:00am National Research Program Update. This panel will provide an update on the status of the IRS National Research Program. Moderator: Thomas J. Callahan, Thompson Hine, LLP, Cleveland, OH. Panelists: Mark J. Mazur, Director Research, Analysis & Statistics, IRS, Washington, DC; Robert E. McKenzie, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, Chicago, IL.
9:50am IRS Procedural Issues Arising From Disasters. This panel will discuss procedural issues (e.g., document retention and witness availability) arising from disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. Moderator:Elizabeth Atkinson, Kaufman & Canoles, Norfolk,VA. Panelists: William C. Gambel, Milling Benson Woodward LLP, New Orleans, LA; Eric LoPresti, Attorney Advisor, IRS, Washington, DC.
10:40am Listed Transactions and the Section 6707A Penalty. This panel will discuss how Listed Transactions are identified and the application of the new penalty under Section 6707A. Moderator: Ronald A. Buch Jr, McKee Nelson LLP, Washington, DC. Panelists: Kristine Roth, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel (Administrative Provisions & Judicial Practice), IRS,Washington, DC; Nancy Galib, Senior Attorney, IRS, Washington, DC; Tom Cryan, Deloitte Tax LLP, Washington, DC.
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