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Bradley Pees
Florida Chapter

For more than thirty years, Bradley Pees has pursued a successful career in tax controversy. He has worked for the federal government and multinational Fortune 500 companies. That experience—alongside his involvement with TEI at both the local and national levels—has been instrumental in shaping his perspective for his role as… Read more »

Data Debt in Corporate Tax: The Hidden Cost of Legacy Decisions

Corporate tax teams have modernized for years, automating calculations, centralizing data, and tightening links with finance and IT. Yet routine work can still take longer than it should. Friction shows up through extended review cycles and “small” changes that trigger outsized rework. A useful way to describe the pattern is… Read more »

Nathaniel Paquin

Nathaniel Paquin, senior tax specialist at Airbus Canada, has built a career that spans government audit work and client service in public practice, but the in-house environment, he says, best fits his temperament and his skill set. The Government Side Paquin’s professional path began more than a decade ago, while… Read more »

TEI Debuts New Tax Lab at Midyear Conference

At this year’s Midyear Conference, TEI introduced the Tax Lab, a new hands-on experience designed to move beyond traditional product demonstrations and into real-world application. Built for in-house tax professionals, the sessions gave attendees the opportunity to actively test tools, explore solutions, and evaluate how different technologies can support their… Read more »

Acknowledgments

TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors. Their financial support enables TEI to maintain a rich program of value-added education, networking, and advocacy activities for the in-house tax community. Exclusive Affinity Partner Thomson Reuters Platinum Andersen BDO Birch Risk Advisors Bloomberg Tax CAC Specialty Crowe LLP Crux CSC Corptax… Read more »

Introducing the 2026 Tax Leadership Academy Class

We are pleased to announce the participants selected for the TEI 2026 Tax Leadership Academy (TLA). This exclusive leadership development program is designed for emerging and aspiring in-house tax leaders. Developed by in-house tax professionals, TLA combines in-person and virtual learning experiences with dedicated mentorship. The program equips participants with… Read more »

Continuing Education Calendar

2026 SALT Essentials Course March 24–May 21 Virtual US International Tax Course August 3–7 Seattle, WA Annual Meeting of Members August 9–11 Jackson Hole, WY International Tax Student Case Competition August 13–15 Montréal, Canada Audits & Appeals Seminar September 8–10 Tysons, VA 81st Annual Conference October 18–21 Nashville, TN Visit… Read more »

2026 State Tax Changes

According to the Tax Foundation, forty-three states made significant changes in their tax codes this year, with three states reducing their corporate income tax rates. Effective January 1, 2026, the changes noted below underscore healthy tax competition across states. Some other notable updates include: Arkansas continuing to phase out its… Read more »

TEI Tax Technology Seminar Set to Deliver Once Again

Each year, TEI’s Tax Technology Seminar brings together in-house tax professionals for practical conversations about ever-evolving tax technologies. The seminar offers actionable insights, candid peer discussions, and hands-on workshops that translate directly to the in-house professional’s everyday work. As TEI looks ahead to this year’s program, this seminar remains a… Read more »

Overreliance on AI for Tax Advice: A Cautionary Perspective

With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), many people use AI tools like ChatGPT for guidance. Some even use it for sensitive smatters, including taxation, without fully understanding the attendant risks related to security, accuracy, and legal protection. Are you using AI as a tax advisor or consultant? If… Read more »