Alan E. Lieberman

Alan Lieberman is Chair of the firm’s seven-person Management Committee and acts as the firm's Managing Partner.

Alan’s practice involves counseling clients on matters involving international, federal, state and local taxation, and representing them in tax-related disputes in administrative and court proceedings. In addition, Alan represents clients in the formation, reorganization, and liquidation of business entities and tax-exempt organizations.

Firm/Organization: Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Blogs: Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert, School Law

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Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

2019 Connecticut Tax Developments – Governor Lamont Signs Connecticut Biennial Budget: New Deal or Déjà Vu?

By Alan E. Lieberman, Louis B. Schatz, Ray Casella, David O. Bigger, Robert L. Day, III & Elva M. Perales on June 28, 2019

On June 26, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed a $43.4 billion budget for the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years. The biennial budget addresses the projected $3.7 billion budget deficit for the period, but still increases spending by 1.7% in the 2020 fiscal year, and by 3.4% in the 2021 fiscal year. Although a letter dated June 25, 2019 published by the Office of Fiscal Analysis projects a roughly $700 million surplus for the current fiscal…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

2018 Connecticut Tax Update

By Alan E. Lieberman & Robert L. Day, III on January 28, 2019

Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Alan Lieberman and Robert Day will summarize Connecticut tax legislation enacted, court decisions rendered and administrative guidance published by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services during 2018. When: March 5, 2019 Where: Fairfield County Bar Association 970 Summer Street Stamford, CT 06905 The 2018 session generated significant Connecticut tax legislation, largely in reaction to the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Like many jurisdictions with a state income tax,…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

CTCPA State Tax 360° Conference

By Alan E. Lieberman & Robert L. Day, III on November 22, 2018

Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Alan Lieberman and Robert Day III will be speakers at CTCPA’s State Tax 360° Conference. Alan and Stephen LaRosa of Alexion Pharmaceuticals will present the Legislative Update session. Robert will present the session State Tax Implications of the Federal Tax Reform also with Stephen LaRosa. For more information or to register, please click here.…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

2018 Connecticut Tax Developments: A Year of Reaction Rather Than Proaction

By David O. Bigger, Ray Casella, Robert L. Day, III, Alan E. Lieberman & Louis B. Schatz on November 19, 2018

Although the 2018 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly ended with the adoption of bipartisan budget legislation, it was marked by a continued failure to conduct a more holistic review of the state’s sources of expense and revenue. Such a review was invited by the 2015 report of the State Tax Panel and the more recent report of the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth, but there seemed to be little appetite for…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

2017 Survey of Connecticut Tax Law Developments

By Alan E. Lieberman & Louis B. Schatz on November 13, 2018

Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Alan Lieberman and Louis Schatz authored the article “2017 Survey of Connecticut Tax Law Developments” which was published in Connecticut Bar Journal. This survey summarizes Connecticut tax legislation enacted, court decisions rendered, and administrative guidance published by the DRS during 2017. Click here to read the full article.…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

Navigating the New Pass-Through Entity Tax

By Alan E. Lieberman & David O. Bigger on July 17, 2018

Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Alan Lieberman and David Bigger will be speakers at the CBIA’s “Navigating the New Pass-Through Entity Tax” event which will explain all aspects of the law, including how, starting with the 2018 tax year, pass-through entities will be taxed on their own income and are required to make estimated payments against their tax liability. When: July 24, 2018, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT Where: CBIA, 350 Church Street, Hartford, CT…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

Connecticut Tax Developments

By David O. Bigger, Robert L. Day, III, Ray Casella, Alan E. Lieberman & Louis B. Schatz on June 1, 2018

Connecticut Tax Developments is published by the State and Local Tax Practice as a service to clients and friends. The contents are intended for informational purposes only, and the advice of a competent professional is required to address any specific situation. Reproduction or redistribution is permitted only with attribution to the source.…

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

2017 Connecticut Tax Developments: The New Biennial Budget: Trick or Treat?

By David O. Bigger, Ray Casella, Robert L. Day, III, Alan E. Lieberman & Louis B. Schatz on December 29, 2017

Connecticut was the last state in the country to adopt a budget, more than 120 days after the commencement of the current fiscal year. The biennial budget for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 was the result of bipartisan negotiations between Democrat and Republican legislators, which largely excluded the participation of Governor Malloy. …

Connecticut State & Local Tax Alert

DRS Updates: New Withholding on Pensions and Annuities, Economic Nexus for Sales Tax and “Fresh Start” Program

By David O. Bigger, Ray Casella, Robert L. Day, III, Alan E. Lieberman & Louis B. Schatz on December 18, 2017

Effective January 1, 2018, each payer of pension and annuity distributions, including distributions from an employer pension, an annuity, or similar instrument or plan, will be required to deduct and withhold Connecticut income tax from the taxable portion of such distributions if the payer (i) maintains an office or transacts business in Connecticut, and (ii) makes payment of any amount taxable in Connecticut to a resident individual.…

School Law

Webinar: 2017 Connecticut Tax Update

By Alan E. Lieberman, Louis B. Schatz, David O. Bigger & Robert L. Day, III on December 5, 2017

Join Shipman & Goodwin tax attorneys for this complimentary CLE webinar focusing on current developments in Connecticut tax law. Presenters will discuss recent tax developments impacting businesses, organizations and individuals, and review the most up-to-date information on tax legislation enacted during the 2017 General Assembly session, pronouncements issued by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, and recent court decisions. When: December 11, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the…

Alan E. Lieberman

2019 Connecticut Tax Developments – Governor Lamont Signs Connecticut Biennial Budget: New Deal or Déjà Vu?

2018 Connecticut Tax Update

CTCPA State Tax 360° Conference

2018 Connecticut Tax Developments: A Year of Reaction Rather Than Proaction

2017 Survey of Connecticut Tax Law Developments

Navigating the New Pass-Through Entity Tax

Connecticut Tax Developments

2017 Connecticut Tax Developments: The New Biennial Budget: Trick or Treat?

DRS Updates: New Withholding on Pensions and Annuities, Economic Nexus for Sales Tax and “Fresh Start” Program

Webinar: 2017 Connecticut Tax Update

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