Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholder Seth J. Entin spoke at the 12th annual STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Miami Summit in Miami Oct. 20.
The panel, titled “Belgium’s Shot Across the Bow,” will focus on tax information exchange developments in the United States. Entin and a fellow panelist will discuss the future of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, as well as other developments on how the United States is working with other countries under tax information agreements.
The STEP Miami Summit attracts more than 350 professionals from around the globe and is an opportunity for members to build strong business relationships, share their knowledge, and remain up to date on trust and estate developments. STEP is a global professional body comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees, and other practitioners that help families plan their assets across generations.
A member of the Tax Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office, Entin focuses his practice on the international taxation of high-net-worth individuals and families, international corporate taxation, Internal Revenue Service international tax audits, and Internal Revenue Service voluntary disclosures.
With 25 years of experience, Entin has earned numerous accolades. In 2016, he was recognized as “Miami Lawyer of the Year” in Tax Law by The Best Lawyers in America guide. He has also been recognized by Chambers USA— America’s Leading Business Lawyers guide since 2007. He is currently ranked Band 1 in Tax for Florida and has been noted by Chambers for his “practical approach” and “strong knowledge base” that is always “focused on achieving the best possible results.”
Entin has written for Tax Notes, Tax Notes International, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting and Law 360, and has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of international taxation at the University of Miami School of Law, has lectured in the University of Florida Levin College of Law Graduate Tax Program, and has served as Director of International Tax Law for The Florida Bar Tax Section.
A fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Seth regularly speaks at national and international tax conferences, including before the American Bar Association (ABA), International Bar Association (IBA), International Fiscal Association (IFA), New York University Tax Institute, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and The Florida Bar. He has also passed the Certified Public Accountant exam.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Global Tax Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary Tax Practice provides a full range of tax legal services, including planning, restructuring, and representation before the Internal Revenue Service and state and local revenue authorities, from pre-dispute into litigation. Our client base includes large multinational corporations; privately-owned businesses; financial institutions; exempt organizations; and individual taxpayers, including high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs. Our team’s diverse background and prior experience, including in private industry, government, and private practice, allow our tax attorneys to meet the challenges of today’s difficult tax enforcement environment and develop and offer practical legal counsel.
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