As we enter the home stretch of my presidential year, I want to take note of the palpable surge of energy that has resulted from the return of TEI’s in-person events this year. Really, it’s been great to see all your faces and even better to watch the renewal of… Read more »
Uncertain tax positions (UTPs) offer taxpayers both opportunities and challenges. We wanted to take a closer look at this important issue, so, of course, we assembled a roundtable of knowledgeable tax professionals, including George Clarke, partner at the Washington, D.C., office of Baker McKenzie; George Hani, member with Miller &… Read more »
TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of its Tax Technology Seminar sponsors. Their financial support enables TEI to maintain a rich program of value-added education, networking, and advocacy activities for the in-house tax community. Exclusive Affinity Partner: Thomson Reuters Alteryx, Inc. Avalara BDO USA, LLP Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CFO Services… Read more »
On February 23, TEI submitted comments to the Canadian finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, regarding the proposed Canadian 2% tax on share buybacks. TEI took the view that Canada should not implement a share buyback tax. Should Canada implement such a tax, however, the Institute’s recommendations included that the tax be… Read more »
Editor’s note. At the time this article was written, Quarrie was director of tax at MOD Pizza but has since started as director of tax at Dutch Bros. When Jonnell Quarrie was taking accounting classes in college, she realized she didn’t like accounting. That happens. But she did like tax,… Read more »
TEI posthumously honored Eric Lee Johnson with the President’s Award at TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference. Kris Rogers, Johnson’s partner, accepted the award, which recognizes and expresses the Institute’s appreciation for long-term meritorious service. Johnson’s parents, Johnny and Sally, his sister, Monica, and nephew, Jonah, joined us in Washington, D.C., for… Read more »
The coronavirus pandemic created an explosion in remote workforce programs, some temporary but others indefinite or permanent. Remote work situations can arise in a wide range of settings—some are planned, and others arise well after the fact as a surprise to the in-house tax team. One critical tax issue introduced…
Our article, “GloBE Meets GILTI,” which appeared in the January/February issue of Tax Executive, addressed how taxes on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) might be allocated. Sadly, the story was already out of date by publication. This follow-up article addresses not the possibilities, but rather what the Organisation for Economic…
Ethics and privilege play key roles in tax, and technology can be a factor to consider, too. To wade into this quagmire, Tax Executive’s senior editor, Michael Levin-Epstein, sat down (virtually) with a recognized expert in the field, Dan Ermel, a partner at RSM US LLP. Michael Levin-Epstein: Is there…
