That is especially the case this year. Whether your practice area is International, Federal, State & Local, Canadian, or a combination of all of these — with Financial Reporting, Corporate Tax Management, and Tax Controversy thrown in for good measure — Washington this April is the place to be.
For example, even before IRS Commissioner Shulman announced a new IRS disclosure initiative on January 26, the tax world was focused on the topic of tax transparency, especially with the Supreme Court’s possible review of the Textron decision relating to tax accrual workpapers. With the release of Announcement 2010-9, relating to the disclosure of “uncertain tax positions” to the IRS, the focus has intensified, making the planned conference session on “Transparency, Compliance and the Future of Tax Decision Making” even more compelling.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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A Washington Update, including the Tax Proposals in President Obama’s State of the Union Message
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Common Tax Issues in the Acquisition/Disposition of a Business
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State Developments, including a Legislative Update and Economic Nexus
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Tips and Traps for the Unwary Under the U.S.-Canada Treaty
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Comprehensive Employment Tax Examinations
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Streamlining the Tax Provision Process
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Hot Topics: Capitalized Repairs; Section 199; and Section 118 Capital Contributions
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Developments in Corporate and Consolidated Tax Return Guidance
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The Definition of Intangibles and Valuing Transfers of IP and Cost Sharing
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Federal Tax Update - Hot Topics in Executive Compensation: Sections 409A/457A; Section 162(m); ESPPs and Section 6039
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Ramifications of Codifying the Economic Substance and Business Purpose Doctrines
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VAT System Design
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Global Tax Policy and Enforcement: Tax Administration without Borders
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Best Practices in Evaluating and Implementing Outsourcing of Federal and State Returns
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Property Tax Valuation and Planning in a Down Economy
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Top 10 Accounting Errors & Watch-outs
To address these topics, TEI has recruited top-notch practitioners, seasoned tax executives, and key government officials. A highlight of the conference will be a Washington Update. Our keynote speakers will be top government officials, including IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman. At Tuesday evening’s Banquet, TEI guests will once again be entertained by The Capitol Steps. Finally, on Wednesday afternoon, registrants will be able to attend special sessions on corporate tax management topics, broken down by the size of their departments.
SLEEPING ROOM BLOCK
TEI has secured a block of sleeping rooms at the hotel. Registrants will receive a hotel reservation link within two business days of submitting their payment and registration form. The hotel will not accept phone reservations for rooms under TEI's discounted block. Please do not delay — for several years, the block has sold out before the deadline. The cutoff for hotel reservations is March 11, 2010— which is also the deadline for securing the early-bird discount.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TEI's 60th Midyear Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. from April 12-14. Conference Registration is now open. To register an individual click the "Register" icon above or to register a group of registrants, scroll down. If you are unable to register and pay online with a credit card, please scroll down and download the printable registration form and either mail it with your payment to TEI, P.O. Box 9407, Uniondale, NY 11555-9407 or fax you can your registration form with credit card information to 202.638.5607.
REGISTER TODAY
Click HERE to register an individual online for this conference (Member $700/$750 / Non-Member $800/$850 full conference registration)