IRS Scrutiny of Trusts: Abusive Trust Arrangements
Preparing for and Handling IRS Trust Examinations
Note: CLE credit is not offered on this program
Recording of a 110-minute CPE webinar with Q&A
This webinar will review the current state of IRS challenges to trusts. Our panel of trust and estate advisers will discuss trust structures, targeted abusive tax schemes, recent cases and rulings, and how to prepare for and handle an IRS audit of a trust.
Outline
- Trust basics
- Types of trusts
- Targeted abusive tax schemes
- Recent cases and rulings
- Handling an IRS trust examination
- Properly reviewing and structuring trusts
- Best practices
Benefits
The panel will cover these and other critical issues:
- How to prepare for IRS examinations of trust arrangements
- What abusive tax schemes are being targeted by the IRS
- The impact of recent and landmark cases on trusts
- Trust taxation and types of trusts
Faculty

Cliff A. Capdevielle
Director, Trusts and Estates Tax Services
MOBO Law
Mr. Capdevielle helps clients navigate the complex opportunities related to tax planning, business succession planning,... | Read More
Mr. Capdevielle helps clients navigate the complex opportunities related to tax planning, business succession planning, and estate planning, and seeks to maximize tax savings and reach their goals.
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Matthew L. Roberts
Partner
Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman
Mr. Roberts is a firm Partner practicing in the areas of Tax Controversy, Estate and Gift Tax Litigation, White Collar... | Read More
Mr. Roberts is a firm Partner practicing in the areas of Tax Controversy, Estate and Gift Tax Litigation, White Collar and Government Regulatory Litigation, Income Tax and Business Planning, and Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets. He is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Roberts is a tax litigator and trusted advisor with extensive experience assisting both U.S. and international clients in successfully resolving various federal tax controversies, including civil and criminal liability cases. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of issues, such as tax audits, investigations, litigation, appeals, and collection matters.
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