International Tax Student Case Competition Toolkit

Below are the key details for the International Student Case Competition

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Detailed Information Regarding The Event Schedule Is Down Below!
Please Complete Your Information Form By July 15th : Information Form

Goals & Purpose

Purpose: Inspire student interest in taxation through real-world case analysis
Format: Teams of four students will analyze and present solutions to an international tax case before a panel of judges
Network: Opportunities to connect with students and mentors from around the world
Prize: CAD $2,000 awarded by IFA Canada to the top team for Best Overall Presentation and Team Effort

Team Composition & Mentorship

One team of four students per university
Each team will be paired with two TEI-assigned mentors
Team Acceptances & Assignment of Mentors: Week of May 18
Welcome & Orientation Call: May 21
Team meetings with mentors will take place May - August 2026

Travel

Recommended Airport: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Visa Reminder: If a visa support letter is needed, please contact us
Ensure passports are valid

Hotel Accommodations

Arrival & Departure
- Check-in: Thursday, August 13
- Check-out: Sunday, August 16 (3 nights)
Hotel Options:
- Campus 1 MTL Student Residence 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1B2, Canada (Dorm Style)
- Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Centre-Ville 380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0B1
- Delta Hotel by Marriott 475 President-Kennedy Ave, Montreal, QC H3A 1J7 (TEI has secured a limited housing block with the hotel)
- Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel 1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 2L7 (TEI has secured a limited housing block with the hotel)

Thursday, August 13, 2026 (4–7pm): Foosball event at Andersen Tax
- Location: 1001 Blvd De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal Quebec H3A 3C8
Friday, August 14, 2026 (7:30–12pm): AI Tech & Tax Seminar hosted by IFA Canada
- Location: HEC Montreal; 3000 Chemin de la Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal QC H3T 2A7
Friday, August 14, 2026 (2:20–4pm): Walking/Running Club Ice Cream Social hosted by BDO.
- Location: Meet at 2:20 PM in front of Campus1; 420 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 1B2. We will be departing promptly at 2:30 PM.
  - Running Tour: Approximately 5 km / 3.11 miles (roundtrip) down Saint-Laurent Boulevard (Mural and Street Art Tour) and conclude back at Campus1.
  - Walking Tour: Approximately 6.5 km / 4 miles (one way) at a pace of 6:30 per kilometer (roughly a 10:30 min/mile pace) through Mount Royal Park to Blueboy. Walk back approximately 2.3km / 1.5mi down Saint-Laurent Boulevard (Mural and Street Art Tour) and conclude back at Campus1.
  - Uber Option:
  - If you don’t plan to join the walk or run tour but would still like to join us for ice cream, feel free to meet us directly at Le Blueboy Ice Cream (150 Mont-Royal Est, Montreal, QC H2T 1P9). You’re welcome to get there on your own by Uber or Taxi — join us there between 3:05-3:30 PM.
Friday, August 14, 2026 (5:30–7pm): Welcome Cocktail Event at Gowling
- Location: 3700-1, Place Ville Marie, Montréal, Québec, H3B 3P4, Canada
  Floor 37*
Friday, August 14, 2026 (7–9pm): Team & Mentor Dinner
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (8am–5pm): Case Competition at Gowling
- Location: 3700-1, Place Ville Marie, Montréal, Québec, H3B 3P4, Canada
  Floor 37*
- Note: Students, Judges, and TEI Mentors ONLY. Unfortunately, sponsors and university staff are not able to attend.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (6:00–7:00pm): Cocktail Reception at St. James Club
- Location: 1145 Avenue Union, Montreal Quebec H3B 3C2
- Note: Formal Attire
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (7:00–10pm): Gala & Awards Ceremony at St. James Club
- Location: 1145 Avenue Union, Montreal Quebec H3B 3C2
- Note: Formal Attire

Application Deadline: Fri, May 1, 2026
Team Acceptances & Assignment of Mentors: Week of May 18th
Welcome & Orientation Call: Thurs, May 21, 2026
- Recording: Welcome & Orientation Call Recording
Mentor Training Call: Thurs, May 28, 2026
- Recording: Mentor Training Call Recording
Introduction to Case Resources & Materials Call: Thurs, June 4, 2026
- Recording: Introduction to Case Resources & Materials Call Recording
Final Check-In Call: Thurs, July 23, 2026
- Recording: Will be added here

Mentor & University Pairings
- Maastricht University - Nick Hasenoehrl & Ana Mata
- University of Sherbrooke - Cynthia Nguonly & Josianne Gagnon
- Bucharest University - Juan Carlos Rubio & Mariana Fernandes
- University of Akron - Anthony Jakubowski & Scott Tincher
- University of Iowa - Stephen Dunphy & Yitze Chen
- University of Texas at Dallas - Jared Guidry & Julia Lagun
- Baruch College - Gaia Fraschetti & Evelyn Finster
- Marquette University - Annie Pan & Walter Kolligs
- University of Waterloo - Jun Ping & Phil Parkinson
- Auburn University - Jennifer Schilke & Hansen Wong
- University of Florida - Daniel Smith & Carolyn Hamilton
- York University - Rashpal Brar & Dean Gresdal
- HEC Montreal - Kathy St-Onge & Larry Pociask
- Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário - Rogerio Leite Araujao & Juliana Lourenco Zobaran