Biography
Josh Sivin is an experienced tax litigator appearing before tax appeals tribunals and in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Josh is well versed in business and excise tax matters as well as real property tax matters, including cases involving New York City’s general corporation tax, unincorporated business tax, commercial rent tax, and real property transfer tax.
Recently serving as senior counsel with the New York City Law Department, Josh advised New York City and its agencies on a variety of tax matters, including sales tax, fringe benefits, and withholding and reporting requirements. Prior to this role, he served in private practice representing a broad range of clients in commercial disputes, including at a leading Am Law 100 firm.
Outside the Firm
Josh enjoys tennis, golf, track and field, music, and travel.
News & Views
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Alert
New York City ALJ Rules That Deductions Allowable for Federal Income Tax Purposes Are Also Allowable under the UBT
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The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: August 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
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Speaking Engagement
Introduction to Sales and Use Taxation
NYU School of Professional Studies Tax Conferences in July -
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The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: July 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
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Alert
Arkansas Supreme Court Finds Online Travel Companies Not Liable for Hotel Taxes
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The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: June 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
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Newsletter
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: May 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
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Alert
Arkansas Supreme Court Finds Auto Dealerships Liable for Sales Tax When They Provide Vehicles for Their Employees’ Use
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight -
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The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: April 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
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Newsletter
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: March 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightCraig B. Fields, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Nicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Kara M. Kraman
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, JD
- Adelphi University, BA
- New York University School of Law, LLM