Author: Jason Massie

The “Most Interesting Man in the World” of R&D Tax Credits
Using Dan’s technology tips to improve your process today

by Jason Massie
February 9, 2023
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Remember the Dos Equis beer ads where a bearded, distinguished-looking older gentleman wrestled bears, had drinks with Castro, and climbed Everest with his mom on his back as the bombastic voiceover recounted his daring exploits? “Bear hugs are what he gives bears. He lives vicariously through himself. His mom has…

Apportionment: Normal Formulas Are Unfair and Can Be Challenged
Let’s acknowledge that companies’ advantages in the market arise partly from their human capital and use of assets—both tangible and intangible

by Mitchell A. Newmark and Eugene J. Gibilaro
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For the 2022 tax year, of the forty-five states (plus the District of Columbia) that impose a corporate income tax, more than thirty require the use of a single sales factor normal apportionment formula; and, when we also consider states that put additional weight on the sales factor, that number…

Danielle Beluch

by Tax Executive Staff
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Danielle Beluch doesn’t consider herself a “traditional” tax person. Here’s how she explains it: “I started my studies as a chemistry major, but when I proved to be a klutz in the lab, I knew I had to pick another industry to study. Accounting seemed to be a safe option,… Read more »

IRS Appeals: Latest Developments
The Expert: Mary McNulty

by Mary McNulty
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As the Internal Revenue Service increases enforcement in the wake of the pandemic and receives additional funding, undoubtedly there will be new developments that will impact taxpayers’ experiences when their cases land at IRS Appeals. This article provides tips on navigating these developments at IRS Appeals. What’s New at IRS…

Tax Transformation Trends

by Tax Executive Staff
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As digital transformation becomes more urgent, companies are relying on tax-focused perspectives to help them navigate the challenges that come with such change. Last June, Deloitte released its latest installment of its three-part Tax Transformation Trends series, which reports on survey findings from 300-plus tax and finance executives across the… Read more »

Continuing Education Calendar

by Tax Executive Staff
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2023 Federal Tax Course – Level 1: Simulive Edition January 9–February 28 Virtual US International Tax Course: Simulive Edition January 11–March 2 Virtual Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar February 6–7 Nashville, TN 73rd Midyear Conference March 19–22 Washington, DC Tax Technology Seminar April 24–25 San Diego, CA Federal Tax Course –… Read more »

2023 Is Looking Good

by Wayne Monfries
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Happy new year! And speaking of 2023, I’m happy to announce that registration is open for several significant events. 2023 Mergers & Acquisition Seminar, Nashville, February 6–7: We’re excited to offer this seminar for the first time since the start of the pandemic. This meeting will survey mergers and acquisitions… Read more »

TEI Focuses on Impact of CAMT

by Ben Shreck
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Since this column last appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of Tax Executive, the major news has been the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Joe Biden signed into law on August 16. As TEI members are by now well aware, the IRA included two major “revenue… Read more »

TEI Annual Conference Session Offers Key Insights

by Tax Executive Staff
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At TEI’s 77th Annual Conference this past October, one standout session, “A Tax Family Feud: An Interactive Discussion of Tax Department Challenges and Opportunities,” featured an all-star panel comprising Jack Hart, director at Brewer Morris; Satnam Singh, chief product officer, tax and trade, at Thomson Reuters; Jeffrey Friedman, partner at… Read more »