Departments and Columns
An Immersive Experience on a Global Scale
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 »
DCLs, DPLs, SREs Under Section 174, and 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 »
Acknowledgments
TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of its 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 Platinum Andersen Birch Risk Advisors Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CAC Specialty Crowe LLP CSC Corptax… Read more »
Optimizing Tax Through Structured Data Storage and Data Pipelines
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 BEPS 2.0 and Pillar Two Survey Reveals Key In-House Tax Sentiments
Early this year, TEI sent out a survey to all its members worldwide regarding the implementation of base erosion and profit sharing (BEPS) 2.0 and Pillar Two. The survey asked participants to rate their preparedness, level of difficulty, and technology and staffing concerns in applying the rules/guidance. Although most respondents—just… Read more »
Tax Foundation on Trump’s Tax Proposals
As anticipated, the new US presidential administration, under President Donald Trump, will aim to set in motion a set of policies—some familiar, some not as much—that could greatly affect in-house tax departments. Ahead of the US presidential election, the Tax Foundation broke down Trump’s tax proposals to evaluate the impact… Read more »
Continuing Education Calendar
2025 International Course Simulive January 6–February 27 Virtual 76th Midyear Conference March 16–19 Washington, DC Tax Technology Seminar May 5–7 Seattle, WA Federal Tax Course – Level 1 May 19–23 Atlanta, GA Consolidated Returns Seminar June 24–25 Virtual Annual Meeting of Members August 10–12 Burlington, VT US International Tax Course… Read more »
How Tax Insurance Can Be a Valuable Tool for Managing Transfer Pricing Risk in 2025 and Beyond
The Experts: Jessica Harger and Marc Nickel
Heightened regulatory scrutiny around the world has made transfer pricing a primary concern for multinational enterprises (MNEs). The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pillar Two global minimum tax and other global tax reform initiatives are highly complex and becoming more so, which means that MNEs are challenged to manage… Read more »
Acknowledgments
TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of its 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 Platinum ADP Tax Credit Services Andersen Birch Risk Advisors Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CAC Specialty… Read more »
Prepping for Year-End: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Expert: Jennifer Crawford
As year-end approaches, tax departments can already sense the year-end process looming. With limited time to get year-end financials released while maintaining a robust tax control process, it is critical that the tax department prepares well in advance. We reached out to Jennifer Crawford, director at Baker Tilly, to gain… Read more »
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An Overview of the EU Public Country-by-Country Reporting Rules The European Union (EU) has long been at the forefront…
Prepping for Year-End: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting As year-end approaches, tax departments can already sense the year-end…