Preparing Now for 2025 Tax Legislative Activity
Looking ahead to the Trump administration and tax implications
Editor’s note: This article was finalized prior to President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. January marked the beginning of the 119th Congress and President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. With full Republican control of the legislative and executive branches of government, Republicans are…
TEI BEPS 2.0 and Pillar Two Survey Reveals Key In-House Tax Sentiments
Early this year, TEI sent out a survey to all its members worldwide regarding the implementation of base erosion and profit sharing (BEPS) 2.0 and Pillar Two. The survey asked participants to rate their preparedness, level of difficulty, and technology and staffing concerns in applying the rules/guidance. Although most respondents—just… Read more »
Tax Foundation on Trump’s Tax Proposals
As anticipated, the new US presidential administration, under President Donald Trump, will aim to set in motion a set of policies—some familiar, some not as much—that could greatly affect in-house tax departments. Ahead of the US presidential election, the Tax Foundation broke down Trump’s tax proposals to evaluate the impact… Read more »
TEI to Comment on New Proposed Section 987 Regulations
The US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service published new proposed regulations under Section 987 in December. The proposed regulations were accompanied by lengthy final regulations under Section 987, which incorporated several of TEI’s comments from the Institute’s submission regarding the 2023 proposed regulations. TEI is contemplating submitting comments on… Read more »
TEI Welcomes New Staff, Promotes Team Member
Erica Larkin Erica Larkin joined TEI in November as the Institute’s marketing and communications specialist. In her role, Larkin supports the execution of marketing and communications campaigns, enhancing TEI’s digital presence, driving member engagement, and achieving departmental goals. Originally from Massachusetts, Larkin discovered her interest in marketing and digital strategy… 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…
Continuing Education Calendar
2025 International Course Simulive January 6–February 27 Virtual 76th Midyear Conference March 16–19 Washington, DC Tax Technology Seminar May 5–7 Seattle, WA Federal Tax Course – Level 1 May 19–23 Atlanta, GA Consolidated Returns Seminar June 24–25 Virtual Annual Meeting of Members August 10–12 Burlington, VT US International Tax Course… Read more »
How Tax Insurance Can Be a Valuable Tool for Managing Transfer Pricing Risk in 2025 and Beyond
The Experts: Jessica Harger and Marc Nickel
Heightened regulatory scrutiny around the world has made transfer pricing a primary concern for multinational enterprises (MNEs). The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pillar Two global minimum tax and other global tax reform initiatives are highly complex and becoming more so, which means that MNEs are challenged to manage…
TEI Submits Comments on Canadian Reporting Fees for Services Initiative
On December 18, TEI submitted comments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding its reporting fees for services initiative. TEI participated in the CRA’s working group on the initiative and recommended the CRA exempt from the initiative payments to goods and services tax registrants. Other recommendations included moving from monthly… 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 ADP Tax Credit Services Andersen Birch Risk Advisors Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CAC Specialty… Read more »
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