2026 US International Tax Course (Simulive Edition) January 21–March 11 Virtual Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar February 12–13 Houston, TX 76th Midyear Conference March 15–18 Washington, DC SALT Essentials Course (Simulive Edition) March 24–May 21 Virtual Tax Technology Seminar April 27–29 Las Vegas, NV Federal Tax Course – Level 1 April… Read more »
Two of the highest honors a TEI member can receive are the Institute’s President’s Award and honorary membership. At the 2025 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, in October, TEI gave the President’s Award to Louis Mestier and an honorary membership to Teri Wielenga. Here’s a brief summary of these… Read more »
According to Janelle Gabbianelli, her first job was the catalyst for her tax accounting career. “I worked at an ice cream shop, which seemed like the best job ever, because one of the benefits was free ice cream! But I actually became interested in tax after I had to file… Read more »
From October 16 to November 20, TEI hosted its Federal Tax Course – Level 1 (Simulive Edition), a comprehensive virtual program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical insights into federal taxation. Tailored for tax professionals who are new to the in-house community, taking on new areas of responsibility, changing… Read more »
TEI continues to stand strong on its three foundational pillars: education, networking, and advocacy. These pillars are the cornerstones of TEI’s mission and the driving force behind our continued success as the leading voice for in-house tax professionals worldwide. Recognizing TEI’s Legal Staff and Advocacy Leadership At the heart of… Read more »
In today’s complex regulatory landscape, tax departments are being pushed to do more with less time, fewer resources, and tighter budgets. As businesses scale and globalize, the demands placed on tax teams only intensify. Tax technology can be a critical tool for navigating these challenges, but implementing and managing it… Read more »
Jentry Whitehurst TEI staff member Jentry Whitehurst was promoted to manager, events, in October. Whitehurst joined TEI in April 2024 and has created impactful event process and project plan improvements used across Institute events, and has led event planning efforts for numerous events including the International Tax Student Case Competition.… Read more »
TEI’s 80th Annual Conference, held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, California, in late October, brought together more than 380 in-house tax professionals, over 160 speakers, and more than forty exhibiting sponsors for an immersive experience designed to address the most pressing issues in today’s rapidly evolving tax landscape.… Read more »
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 »
