Institute News
TEI Comments on Aspects of OECD Pillar Two
On August 14, TEI submitted comments to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) regarding certain aspects of the OECD’s Pillar Two initiative. TEI’s comments were provided as a follow-up to the Institute’s June 6 meeting with representatives from the OECD. The Institute’s comments focused on issues arising from… Read more »
TEI Canadian Commodity Tax Comments and Liaison Meeting With British Columbia Ministry of Finance
In preparation for a liaison meeting between members of the TEI Canadian Commodity Tax Committee and the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Finance on June 27, TEI submitted comments on several issues relevant to that province. The comments included a request to treat partnerships as persons for purposes of the… Read more »
TEI’s 2023 Annual Conference— 75th Anniversary Celebration Will Take Place at the New York Marriott Marquis
Registration is officially open for TEI’s 2023 Annual Conference—75th Anniversary Celebration! The Annual Conference will occur October 22–25 at the New York City Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square. We are excited to celebrate TEI’s 75th Anniversary at this event, which will honor TEI’s past, present, and future.… Read more »
Thank You and Congratulations to TEI’s Committee Chairs
TEI could not accomplish the work it does without its technical and advisory committees. These committees develop TEI’s positions on tax matters, plan the Institute’s education programs, and interact with tax officials at every level. We would like to thank our 2022–2023 committee chairs for the work they have done… Read more »
TEI Comments on Proposed Regulations on the Transferability of Certain Credits
On August 14, TEI responded to a request for comments concerning proposed regulations under Section 6418 regarding the transferability of certain credits to unrelated taxpayers. TEI’s comments included concerns about burdensome registration and election requirements and about provisions that substantially limit the taxpayers’ ability to take advantage of the credit… Read more »
TEI Adds New Director of Sponsor Relations
Amanda Sturdevant joined the TEI staff in June as sponsor relations director. She is a marketing strategist and project manager with more than fifteen years of experience working for accounting, law, and consulting firms. Prior to joining TEI, Sturdevant served as marketing director at True Partners Consulting, a national tax-only… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on the European Commission’s Proposals for VAT in the Digital Age
On April 3, TEI submitted comments on the European Commission’s proposals for value-added tax (VAT) in the digital age. TEI agreed with a number of proposals aimed at standardizing and simplifying reporting requirements but identified significant opportunities to further harmonize the European VAT system, increase horizontal neutrality, and eliminate unnecessary… Read more »
TEI Comments on the FASB’s Proposal for Enhanced Income Tax Disclosures
On May 30, TEI submitted comments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board regarding its proposal to require companies to disclose disaggregated income tax information in financial statements. TEI noted its significant concerns about the proposal but nevertheless offered detailed recommendations aimed at reducing confusion and making the information more useful… Read more »
TEI Comments on Australian Intangible Payment Deduction Denial Proposal
On April 28, TEI submitted comments to the Australian Treasury regarding the Treasury’s proposal to deny deductions for certain intangible payments to related entities. The Institute primarily focused on the inconsistency and prematurity of the proposal given the ongoing Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development negotiations regarding the global anti-base… Read more »
TEI Comments on Australian Public CbC Reporting Proposal
On April 28, TEI submitted comments to the Australian Treasury regarding the Treasury’s proposal to require certain companies to publicly disclose tax information on a country-by-country (CbC) basis. TEI’s comments focused on the differences between the Australian proposal and other initiatives to publicly report CbC data around the world, which… Read more »
An Overview of the EU Public Country-by-Country Reporting Rules The European Union (EU) has long been at the forefront…
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Preparing Now for 2025 Tax Legislative Activity Editor's note: This article was finalized prior to President Donald…
TEI to Comment on New Proposed Section 987 Regulations The US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service published new…
How Tax Insurance Can Be a Valuable Tool for Managing Transfer Pricing Risk in 2025 and Beyond Heightened regulatory scrutiny around the world has made transfer pricing…
TEI Welcomes New Staff, Promotes Team Member Erica Larkin Erica Larkin joined TEI in November as the…