Departments and Columns

Use Right Tools and Collaboration to Manage BEPS 2.0

On July 1, 2021, we witnessed history as more than 130 countries approved a framework to reform international tax rules. It was agreed that the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) would take a two-pillar approach, with adoption planned for 2023. Pillar One aligns taxing rights… Read more »

Tax Outlook 2022: The Halfway Mark

Earlier this year, BDO published the findings of its 2022 BDO Tax Outlook Survey, which aimed to gather data surrounding tax departments’ planning strategies, biggest concerns, and tax technology, among other topics. The good news is that the vast majority—seventy-two percent—of survey respondents said their tax departments were thriving, and… Read more »

TEI Tax Technology Seminar Proves Invaluable

Are You Current on Superfund Excise Taxes?

If you’re a manufacturer or importer of chemicals and unfamiliar with Superfund excise taxes, which have recently been reinstated, this interview will give you peace of mind. It’s a discussion of the past, present, and future of Superfund excise taxes with Senay Redda, vice president of business development for indirect tax… Read more »

The Impact of Tax Credits and Incentives on Business Plans
The Expert: Matt Kelley

If you’re steeped in high-impact tax issues, you know how important tax credits and incentives can be when developing and implementing a business plan. They’re not only important—they also can be complex, especially in today’s economic climate. That’s why we thought a one-on-one interview with an expert would be valuable… Read more »

Continuing Education Calendar

2022 Annual Meeting of the Members August 7–9 Newport Beach, CA US International Tax Course August 8–12 Atlanta, GA Audits & Appeals Seminar September 20–22 Tysons, VA 77th Annual Conference October 23–26 Scottsdale, AZ Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar November 14–15 Austin, TX 2023 73rd Midyear Conference March 19–22 Washington, DC… Read more »

Cathy Stevens

Cathy Stevens says it’s a myth that being a tax professional means you have very little interaction with other people. On the contrary, say Stevens, director of domestic taxes at Brunswick Corporation: her involvement in controversy and incentive work allows her to meet with other corporate business units and learn… Read more »

Acknowledgments

TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of the following firms sponsoring TEI’s 2022 Tax Technology Seminar. 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 BDO Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CFO Services… Read more »

See You Later

This is my last letter to you as TEI’s international president. It has been my privilege to lead this incredible organization for the 2021–2022 fiscal year. I want to thank TEI members, staff, sponsors, and officers for their support during my tenure. I am writing this letter in May, since… Read more »

Patrick Connolly

Patrick Connolly, Asia senior tax director at Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and president of TEI’s Asia Chapter since July 2021, wanted this chapter to stay as active and relevant as possible during the pandemic while still adhering to safety standards. “I think that, despite the rigorous COVID restrictions, we… Read more »