Michael R. Noto receives LL.M. in Taxation
Kulzer & DiPadova is pleased to announce associate Michael R. Noto received his LL.M. in Taxation from the New York University School of Law. This is an impressive accomplishment that reflects both dedication and a deep commitment to excellence in the practice of law. This milestone not only highlights his…
Unexpected Surprise for Trusts and Estates from the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Act
An irrevocable trust (or an estate) files taxes on IRS Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. While some trusts can be treated as the “alter ego” of a grantor while the grantor is alive, many irrevocable trusts[1] eventually become separate tax-reporting entities. Historically, a trust has…
IRS Refund Applications in Response to Kwong v. United States
In Kwong v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims addressed whether a taxpayer’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) was timely after the IRS denied the taxpayer’s refund claim for penalties paid in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016. The Taxpayer filed his refund application in early…
Major Rule Update for Sellers of Commercial Real Estate
Plaintiff, One Main St. Edgewater, LLC (“Plaintiff”) contested the property tax classification for two of its properties located in Edgewater, New Jersey. Each property consisted of a six-story structure comprised of retail space on the ground level and residential rental apartment on the floors above. Both properties were classified…
Kulzer & DiPadova Welcomes Summer Law Clerk, Justin W. Berge
Justin Berge is joining Kulzer & DiPadova this summer as a Law Clerk. Justin is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Villanova Law School, where he is a member of the Villanova Corporate Negotiation Team and a Managing Editor for the Villanova Environmental Law Journal. He earned his bachelor’s…
Glenn Henkel named the 2026 Camden County Harvey M. Mitnick Professional Lawyer of the Year
Glenn Henkel, an attorney and shareholder at Kulzer & DiPadova, has been given the honor of being named 2026 Camden County Harvey M. Mitnick Professional Lawyer of the Year by the Camden County Bar Association. This honor is given to a lawyer or judge who has shown key criteria: Commitment…
Common Scams Against Retirees and the Tax Consequences
Scams targeting retirees are surging. Americans over 60 years of age reported $7.7 billion in losses in 2025.[1] As scammers grow increasingly sophisticated, awareness and prevention have become essential tools in protecting older adults’ financial security, independence, and well-being. The scams are targeting older adults who are no longer in…
K&D Shareholder, Samantha Heaton returns to her alma mater, Rutgers Law School
In a full circle moment, Shareholder Samantha Heaton returned to her alma mater, Rutgers Law School as a guest lecturer for the Estates & Trusts class. Samantha shared her expertise in estate planning, estate and gift tax, and estate administration across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida with the next generation…
Estate of Monihan v. Director, Division of Taxation (NJ Tax Court, 2026)
Background On January 14, 2026, the New Jersey Tax Court issued its first published decision of the year in the case of Estate of Michael R. Monihan and Holly P. Monihan v. Director, Division of Taxation. The court granted the Division of Taxation’s Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, ruling against the…