Since my last letter, I have had the privilege of representing TEI across North America, the Middle East, and Asia—starting with our dynamic, Western-themed annual conference in Texas and then traveling to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. These visits provided firsthand insights into the evolving… Read more »
TEI received a letter from the British Columbia minister of finance in response to the Canadian Commodity Tax Committee’s March 29, 2024, submission. The committee had submitted a letter addressing the 2024 British Columbia budget changes to the provincial sales tax’s (PST’s) definition of “software,” including the retroactive impact of… Read more »
TEI’s advocacy is one of the prime benefits of membership. By participating in the Institute’s advocacy efforts, you can help make the corporate tax system—in the United States and around the world—more efficient and less burdensome. Below are a few examples of TEI’s advocacy over the past several months. At… Read more »
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On December 17, TEI submitted comments to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommending that it simplify the Pillar Two reporting requirements. TEI recommended that the OECD help coordinate the timing of payments, adjustments, and refunds across jurisdictions, which would reduce multinational enterprises’ compliance burdens. Other recommendations included… Read more »
From December 16 to 19, TEI hosted its second annual TechTAXcelerate webinar series, an innovative event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern tax practices. Over four days, attendees participated in eight ninety-minute sessions led by industry experts, in-house technology pioneers, and leading… Read more »
In today’s fast-paced digital business environment, tax departments are under increased pressure to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. The complexity and the ever-evolving nature of tax regulations, coupled with the growing volume of data that organizations generate, present a significant challenge. Tax professionals must not only ensure compliance… Read more »
TEI’s Canadian Income Tax Committee (CITC) and Canadian Commodity Tax Committee (CCTC) held liaison meetings with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Department of Finance Canada on November 19 and 20 in Ottawa. The meetings were well attended by members of the committees. Benjamin R. Shreck and Kelly Madigan,… Read more »
From December 9 to 12, TEI hosted its 2nd Annual Ethics CPE webinar series, offering tax professionals an opportunity to earn 2024 ethics credits while enhancing their understanding of critical ethical issues in the tax practice. The series featured seven one-hour webinars covering a range of topics, including privilege and… Read more »
From September 30 to November 20, TEI hosted its Federal Tax Course – Level 1 (Simulive Edition), a comprehensive virtual program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical insights into federal taxation. Tailored for tax professionals with five or fewer years of experience or those seeking to refresh their skills,… Read more »
