Practices
Peter E. Pront is senior counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Tax Group. In addition, Peter’s practice includes advising clients on structuring, formation and operations of various types of private equity funds. Peter joined the firm in 1979 and was head of the Tax Practice Group from 1990 through 2009.
Peter’s tax practice involves advising clients on a wide variety of domestic and international tax issues with an emphasis on matters involving the financial services industry. In particular, Peter has extensive experience relating to the taxation of various pooled investment vehicles and financial products, including debt, equity and derivative instruments. Peter has published articles and has lectured on a number of tax topics. Effective Fall 2017, Peter will be an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law teaching a course on partnership taxation.
Publications
- Co-authored, “IRS Delays 2020 Tax Year Filing Deadline to Mid-May,” Seward & Kissel (March 21, 2022)
- Co-authored, “IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Three-Year Holding Period,” Seward & Kissel (August 10, 2020)
- Co-authored, “IRS Releases Final and New Proposed Regulations on Interest Expense Deductions,” Seward & Kissel (July 30, 2020)
- Co-authored, “IRS Notice Provides Expenses Paid with Paycheck Protection Program Loans Are Not Tax Deductible,” Seward & Kissel (May 1, 2020)
- Co-authored, “COVID-19 Stimulus Package and State Tax Updates,” Seward & Kissel (April 2, 2020)
- Co-authored, “Treasury Extends April 15 Tax Filing Deadline in Addition to Payment Deadline,” Seward & Kissel (March 23, 2020)
- Co-authored, “Client Alert – Treasury Delays April 15 Tax Deadline by 90 Days for Millions,” Seward & Kissel (March 19, 2020)
- Co-authored, “January 2020 U.S. Federal Income Tax Updates,” Seward & Kissel (January 21, 2020)