Media Mentions
2008
Jean Pawlow was mentioned in the April 10 issue of Tax Management Transfer Pricing Report for her presentation at the TEI 58th Midyear Conference. Ms. Pawlow said taxpayer comments about Tier 1 audits have made the process sound like buying a car in that the audit team seems to want to help but must periodically consult "someone in the back" who has decision-making power. Ms. Pawlow also said the teams, "Seem to keep telling us we have to go to Appeals."
Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax Controversy
Jean Pawlow was mentioned in the April 8 issue of TaxAnalysts for her presentation at the TEI 58th Midyear Conference. Among other questions, Ms. Pawlow asked fellow panelist Patricia Chaback, industry director for LMSB's communications, technology and media division in Oakland, Calif., if it is appropriate for Appeals to be involved in the Industry Management Team (IMT). Chaback replied that even though an Appeals representative may be present on the team, Appeals maintains the "utmost level of independence" throughout the issue process and is subject to the ex parte rules.
Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax Controversy
2007
Jean Pawlow and Elizabeth Erickson were mentioned April 6 in the Blog of the Legal Times for joining McDermott’s tax practice.
Elizabeth Erickson, Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax Controversy
Jean Pawlow and Elizabeth Erickson were mentioned the January 1 issue of International Tax Review and the January 9 issue of The Deal for joining McDermott as partners in the Tax Department based in its Washington, D.C. office.
Elizabeth Erickson, Jean A. Pawlow, Tax
2006
Jean Pawlow was quoted in the May 11 issue of Tax Notes Today in an article about how the Third Circuit ruled that the telephone excise tax does not apply to long distance services for which the charges do not vary by distance and time, becoming the fifth federal appeals court to invalidate the excise tax on those services. "Many taxpayers are anticipating that the Treasury will take action to resolve the many outstanding claims," Ms. Pawlow said.
Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax - Telecom
2005
Jean Pawlow was quoted the December 13 issue of Tax Notes Today in an article about the difficulties the IRS faced in attempting to continue enforcement of the telephone excise taxes after multiple defeats in court. Now that the Sixth Circuit has also ruled against the IRS, most agree that "it is time for reasonable administrative guidance to be issued directing the IRS and carriers on how to apply the tax," said Ms. Pawlow.
Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax - Telecom
Jean Pawlow was quoted in the January 24 issue of Tax Notes in an article concerning litigation over the continued collection of telephone taxes based on outdated law. Ms. Pawlow said that focusing on the common carrier clause insection 4253(f)—a provision that exempts from the phone tax information providers ranging from phone and telegraph companies to radio stations—could allow everyone from the airline industry to distributors to pursue their own phone tax refunds.
Jean A. Pawlow, Tax, Tax - Telecom
2002
Jean Pawlow was quoted in the March 1 issue of CFO Magazine in an article about how the IRS had taken a predatory stance against tax shelters, but several court decisions have altered the rules of the chase. "It's halftime, and too soon to tell if the advantage has shifted to the taxpayer," Ms. Pawlow said.
Jean A. Pawlow, Insurance Companies and Products Tax, Tax
2001
Jean Pawlow was quoted in the January 1 issue of CFO Magazine in an article about how the IRS investigators zero in on at least 50 highly leveraged, corporate-owned life insurance tax shelters. "The Camelot case will cause taxpayers to stop and think what their likelihood of success is [if the IRS comes calling], and whether they can distinguish this case from their own," Ms. Pawlow said.
Jean A. Pawlow, Insurance Companies and Products Tax, Tax
2000
Jean Pawlow was quoted in the October 23 issue of CFO Magazine in an article about IRS investigators zeroing in on highly leveraged, corporate-owned life insurance deals. "I think it's fair to say that this case will cause taxpayers to stop and think what their likelihood of success is [if the IRS comes calling], and whether they can distinguish this case from their own, " Ms. Pawlow said.
