Region and Chapter News

On a Continuing Mission: St. Augustine Community Cupboard and Closet

In 2022, Christopher DePenti was asked by his pastor at St. Augustine parish to start a food pantry for the underserved in his Cleveland, Ohio, diocese. “As a deacon, I was already involved in community outreach and ministry, but this task presented an avenue for even greater engagement. I agreed,… Read more »

Regions 4 and 5
Hold Inaugural Joint Regional Conference in Huron, Ohio

On June 18–20, TEI Regions 4 and 5 welcomed their members to their inaugural joint conference in Huron, Ohio, near world-famous Cedar Point amusement park. Twenty-three sponsors participated in sixteen different continuing professional education sessions covering a broad range of pertinent tax topics. The event also included a ten-team golf… Read more »

Region 10
Holds Annual Conference in Dana Point, California

TEI Region 10 held its 2025 Annual Conference from May 21 to 23 at the stunning Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California. Over three days, attendees engaged in a robust lineup of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking discussions. The conference kicked off on Wednesday,… Read more »

EMEA Chapter
Holds Spring Conference in Amsterdam

TEI’s EMEA Chapter held its Spring Conference in Amsterdam on May 15 and 16. Hosted at EY’s Wavespace conference facility, the meeting brought together in-house tax professionals across Europe for compelling sessions on tax technology and global trends. The EMEA Direct Tax Committee and EMEA Indirect Tax & Tariffs Committee… Read more »

Region 1
Holds 57th Annual Canadian Tax Conference in Ottawa

TEI Region 1 held its 57th Annual Conference from May 5 to 7 in Ottawa. Region 1 Vice President Mark Caluori, Canadian Commodity Tax Committee Chair Martin Behagg, Canadian Income Tax Committee Chair Sandy Shanks, and incoming Region 1 Vice President Polly Mah planned the conference, and TEI Executive Director… Read more »

Iowa Chapter
Honors Bob Birch Through Memorial Scholarship

Each year, TEI’s Iowa Chapter funds scholarships for juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa who have shown interest in becoming tax professionals. The annual amount of the scholarship is typically $2,500 at each school. The Iowa Chapter is proud to… Read more »

New York Chapter
Holds Annual Tax Symposium

In an event with a long tradition, TEI’s New York Chapter held its 61st Annual Tax Symposium on December 5. This memorable event provided attendees with educational content throughout the day. Experts from law firms, accounting firms, and professional service firms spoke about the most pressing issues facing today’s in-house… Read more »

Cleveland Chapter
Holds Annual Scholarship Golf Outing

On August 26, the TEI Cleveland Chapter held its eighth annual scholarship golf outing. This event has grown every year, with thirty teams from seventeen firms participating this year. Proceeds fund scholarships for a master’s in taxation student at the University of Akron and undergraduate accounting students considering careers in… Read more »

Region 8
Annual Conference Takes Place in Hilton Head

TEI Region 8 held another successful regional meeting June 12–16 at the beautiful Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa in South Carolina. Top national speakers graced attendees with their presence and informative presentations. As always, all the families who joined enjoyed a great time on the beach as well as… Read more »

Region 2
Forum Returns to Atlantic City

TEI Region 2 held its fifteenth Annual Forum June 3–4 at the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The day-and-a-half forum kicked off with a plenary on the current tax policy environment, followed by a number of educational breakouts on topics ranging from emerging federal issues to new tax technology.… Read more »