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Top 10 Tax Cases of 2022 with Tony Nitti and Damien Martin

Damien Martin and Tony Nitti’s wildly popular yearly tax discussion has come to the Western CPE Podcast Network! In Top 10 Tax Cases of 2022 with Tony Nitti and Damien Martin, the guys discuss the tax implications of everything from the Memphis Grizzlies and “rent-a-dog” services to failed yacht ventures and much, much more. It’s the perfect mix of entertaining and thought-provoking.

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Demystifying Common S-Corp Conundrums

In Rev. Proc. 2022-19, the IRS details six areas in which it will no longer issue Private Letter Rulings to taxpayers seeking relief from an inadvertent termination of their S election. Tony and Damien run through each of these areas and discuss why this is critical information for anyone who deals with S corporations. This case study is part of a Self-Study Video Course available from Western CPE that can be purchased for CPE credit.

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Demystifying Common S-Corp Conundrums

Feb 17, 2023

In Rev. Proc. 2022-19, the IRS details six areas in which it will no longer issue …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Sorry, You're a Brokerage

Feb 17, 2023

In IRS Chief Counsel Memo 202204007, the IRS concluded that an online marketplace similar to AirBNB …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

An Audit for the Horses

Feb 9, 2023

A Virginia-based S corporation specializing in agriculture and horse-breeding transferred land to various third parties. Some …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Capital Loss for a Real Estate Boss

Feb 2, 2023

After a real estate venture turned sour due to legal disputes and the 2007 real estate …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Foreclosure Short Sale Shenanigans

Feb 2, 2023

A couple bought a home, then eventually filed for bankruptcy. After CitiMortgage short sold the home, …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

A Rough Day for AirBNB Owners

Jan 26, 2023

When is rental income subject to Self-Employment Tax? What if you rent out a room in …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

How to Fail the SPA Test

Jan 26, 2023

The “Significant Participation Activities Test” and “Five of Ten Years Test” are used to determine if …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Mom Doesn't Fly for Free

Jan 26, 2023

A retired airline pilot took advantage of a “fly for free” fringe benefit, providing relatives with …

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Tony & Damien's Top 10

Damien's Favorite Tax Case of 2022

Jan 19, 2023

In Rogerson v. Commissioner, an aerospace entrepreneur grappled with the IRS about the status of passive …

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Tony's Favorite Tax Case of 2022

Jan 19, 2023

Hoops LP v. Commissioner involves the former owner of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, who attempted to …

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Tax cases and guidance can provide a key to unlocking a deep understanding of the tax …

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About the Hosts:

DAMIEN MARTIN, CPA, MST

Damien R. Martin, CPA, MST will be joining EY as a partner in the Private Client Services tax practice within the firm’s Financial Services Organization in January 2023. He provides tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries. Damien formerly hosted Simply Tax®, a podcast dedicated to delivering practical and timely content to simplify tax challenges. His opinions and commentary on important tax issues have been quoted by Tax Notes®, Bloomberg®, and other sources.

TONY NITTI, CPA, MST

Tony Nitti, CPA, MST is a partner in the National Tax Department of EY US, with a focus on Section 1202, as well as an adjunct professor at the graduate tax programs of the University of Denver (DU) and Golden Gate University. Tony is a prolific writer on various tax topics and is a senior contributor at Forbes, where his column has the largest following.