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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Newsletter
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: January 2025
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightJoshua M. Sivin, Melanie L. Lee, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Mitchell A. Newmark, Irwin M. Slomka, Stephanie N. Terinoni
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Newsletter
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: December 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightJoshua M. Sivin, Melanie L. Lee, Craig B. Fields, Nicole L. Johnson
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Alert
Asphalt Company Not Liable for $2.6 Million in Sales Tax Where Judge Found No Sale
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Speaking Engagement
State and Local Tax Issues for a Mobile Workforce (2024 Edition)
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Newsletter
The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: November 2024
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightJoshua M. Sivin, Melanie L. Lee, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Stephanie N. Terinoni, Mitchell A. Newmark, Craig B. Fields
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Article
The Convenience of the Employer Rule: A Taxing Issue for Remote Workers — Part III
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Article
The Convenience of the Employer Rule: A Taxing Issue for Remote Workers — Part II
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Speaking Engagement
California Franchise Tax Board Residency Audits: Anticipation, Preparation, and Resolution
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Article
The Convenience of the Employer Rule: A Taxing Issue for Remote Workers — Part I
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Alert
What’s Shaking: Blank Rome State + Local Tax Roundup
The BR State + Local Tax SpotlightNicole L. Johnson, Mitchell A. Newmark, Eugene J. Gibilaro, Melanie L. Lee, Joshua M. Sivin
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