Phillip Colasanto is a Senior Associate in the private client and tax team at Withers, based in New York. His practice is focused on domestic and international tax controversy and compliance matters. He has represented clients before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. district court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and various state courts, handling matters from audit through trial and at the appellate level. His experience includes examinations, collection matters, Appeals hearings (including collection due process hearings), innocent spouse relief, whistleblower claims, advising clients on international and domestic filing requirements and compliance options, and oral argument before the Tax Court and Court of Appeals.