Event Description
Dear TEI Members and Colleagues,
The TEI Baltimore-Washington Chapter is pleased to invite you to a virtual 1-hour CPE event on employee tax benefits, presented by Mary B. "Handy" Hevener of The Wagner Law Group.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Virtual — registration link below
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AGENDA
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12:00 PM — Welcome & introductions
12:05 – 1:00 PM — Presentation & Q&A
I. Planning for tax changes from the OBBBA and other legislation effective in 2026 and beyond
II. Updates on major IRS audit initiatives — from an agency without auditors
III. Employer-provided executive security services
IV. The surge in state unemployment and payroll tax audits, and state enforcement of new (and expanding) family and medical leave rules
V. Surprising IRS guidance limiting the relief available under the Section 530 worker misclassification moratorium
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SPEAKER
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Mary B. "Handy" Hevener | Partner, The Wagner Law Group
Handy is a nationally recognized practitioner focused on payroll tax minimization and benefits-related tax deductions for U.S. and multinational employers, covering executive compensation, stock-based awards, golden parachutes, and fringe benefits. A former attorney-adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department, she is consistently ranked by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America and is a frequent speaker before the Tax Executives Institute.
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CPE INFORMATION
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Credit: 1.0 CPE credit
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Overview / Update
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
TEI Baltimore-Washington Chapter is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
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This event is complimentary for TEI members and their guests. Space is limited — please register by Tuesday, September 15, 2026: [REGISTRATION LINK]
We look forward to seeing you on the 16th.
Warm regards,
TEI Baltimore-Washington Chapter