Bradley Pees
Florida Chapter
For more than thirty years, Bradley Pees has pursued a successful career in tax controversy. He has worked for the federal government and multinational Fortune 500 companies. That experience—alongside his involvement with TEI at both the local and national levels—has been instrumental in shaping his perspective for his role as…
TEI Comments on European Commission’s Recast of DAC Rules
On February 10, TEI submitted comments to the European Commission regarding its “EU rules on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation – recast” consultation. TEI’s comments focused on the need to simplify the reporting process in the European Union and eliminate overlap among the various anti-tax-avoidance regimes. TEI’s comments… Read more »
Data Debt in Corporate Tax: The Hidden Cost of Legacy Decisions
Corporate tax teams have modernized for years, automating calculations, centralizing data, and tightening links with finance and IT. Yet routine work can still take longer than it should. Friction shows up through extended review cycles and “small” changes that trigger outsized rework. A useful way to describe the pattern is… Read more »
Clarity in a Changing Climate
In-house tax leaders sharpen fundamentals, leverage technology, and strengthen relationships to manage today’s volatility
When in-house tax professionals encounter uncertainty, it’s important to remember that their companies are facing the same turbulence. “Certainty is something we can never truly have, so for me it’s more about gaining clarity and focusing on what is within our control, amid all the uncontrollable,” says Josephine Scalia, vice…
Playing Ball in the Lone Star Stadium
Tax curveballs to watch for when conducting business in Texas
Over the last few years, some top US companies have relocated their headquarters to Texas or committed to doing so (among them Tesla, Chevron, SpaceX, and Coinbase). Similarly, the New York Stock Exchange announced that it would relocate its Chicago branch to Dallas. This move, of course, is a natural…
TEI Welcomes New Governance and Operations Manager
Julia Buck joined TEI in March as the Institute’s governance and operations manager. In her role, Buck provides year-round support for TEI’s leadership and governance bodies, helps manage key finance and compliance processes, and oversees day-to-day office and administrative needs. She brings several years of experience supporting association operations in… Read more »
TEI Comments on European Commission Omnibus on Taxation
On March 25, TEI submitted comments to the European Commission regarding its call for evidence regarding an “omnibus” on taxation to “simplify EU law and cut red tape for businesses.” TEI’s letter made several recommendations for tax simplification regarding anti-abuse rules, interest limitation requirements, controlled foreign company rules, and under… Read more »
TEI Holds 2026 Midyear Conference in Washington, D.C.
TEI’s 2026 Midyear Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in March, once again brought together a robust group of in-house tax professionals, along with an impressive lineup of speakers and exhibiting sponsors, for an immersive experience focused on the most pressing issues shaping today’s tax landscape. This year’s conference… Read more »
The Price of Regulatory Certainty
How does regulatory maturity shape the pricing of transferable tax credits?
Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, transferability of federal tax credits was limited in scope and fragmented across a small portion of programs. Monetization typically occurred through complex partnership structures or tax equity financing. These structures required specialized investors, longer structuring timelines, and higher transaction costs. For…
Nathaniel Paquin
Nathaniel Paquin, senior tax specialist at Airbus Canada, has built a career that spans government audit work and client service in public practice, but the in-house environment, he says, best fits his temperament and his skill set. The Government Side Paquin’s professional path began more than a decade ago, while… Read more »
The Price of Regulatory Certainty Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, transferability…
2026 State Tax Changes According to the Tax Foundation, forty-three states made significant changes…
TEI Holds 2026 Midyear Conference in Washington, D.C. TEI’s 2026 Midyear Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington…
Playing Ball in the Lone Star Stadium Over the last few years, some top US companies have…
TEI Debuts New Tax Lab at Midyear Conference At this year’s Midyear Conference, TEI introduced the Tax Lab,…
Introducing the 2026 Tax Leadership Academy Class We are pleased to announce the participants selected for the…