Jared Guidry
Dallas Chapter
When you talk with Jared Guidry about tax, you immediately get the sense that you’re speaking with someone who loves what he does. After more than three decades in the field—and a decade leading the tax department at Exyte—it’s no surprise that his passion is matched by deep expertise. But…
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,…
Follow-Up to Decluttering EU Tax Reporting & Compliance
After successfully grabbing the attention of the European Commission with the results of their most recent survey, members of TEI’s EMEA Chapter and International Tax Committee, in cooperation with the European Business Initiative on Taxation, were given another opportunity to provide feedback on country-by-country reporting (CbCR) and the latest European… Read more »
Transfer Pricing and Valuation in Financial Transactions
The impact of OECD and IRS guidance on credit rating, debt capacity, and interest rates
Business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations often necessitate the pricing and valuation of financial transactions. Applying different standards may result in different pricing or valuation for the same financial transaction. Therefore, identifying the appropriate valuation standard is crucial. Companies must comply with ever-evolving financial and tax reporting requirements…
Preparing for Successful SALT Audits
Most of the work should occur long before the state tax notice arrives
Audit preparedness is crucial, since federal and state agencies have increased auditing to make up for budget deficiencies. In the complex, ever-evolving state and local tax (SALT) landscape, maintaining audit readiness and efficiently managing the audit process can be challenging for businesses, especially for entities operating in multiple tax jurisdictions.…
TEI Holds Seventh Annual Tax Technology Seminar
TEI welcomed more than 170 attendees, 137 speakers, and twenty-eight technology exhibitors to beautiful Renton, Washington, this past month for three full days of sessions, networking, and hands-on learning. This year’s seminar featured nearly forty sessions covering a wide array of tax technology topics, including artificial intelligence in tax, digital… Read more »
TEI Executive Director Elected as Fellow to American College of Tax Counsel
On February 21, the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC) board of regents elected TEI Executive Director Pilar Mata to be an ACTC fellow. ACTC membership is reserved for tax leaders who have made an exceptional contribution to their chosen profession, and the organization provides a venue for tax attorneys… Read more »
AI in the Tax Department: Getting Tax a Seat at the Table
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business functions rapidly, yet many tax departments are still playing catch-up. Whereas marketing and sales teams often receive significant attention from organizations—with customer-driven analytics and automation—tax often remains an afterthought in broader AI discussions. It lacks the immediate, high-visibility impact of customer-facing applications, but its… Read more »
Global Tax Policy Sentiment in 2025
Much like Deloitte’s 2024 survey, the firm’s 2025 Global Tax Policy Survey showed that transparency, reporting, and digitization remain top of mind for tax leaders around the world. In addition, sustainability has reportedly risen to a higher priority than international tax reform has, despite ongoing Pillar Two implementation and the… Read more »
Andreia Verissimo
Andreia Verissimo, the senior manager for US tax policy at Amazon, never set out to become a tax lawyer. That wasn’t the plan. What brought Verissimo to tax law was a curiosity about why so many people in her circle at law school discouraged others from pursuing it. “I wasn’t… Read more »
AI in the Tax Department: Getting Tax a Seat at the Table Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business functions rapidly, yet many…
Planning for IRS Audits in an Era of Uncertainty In its ongoing crusade against so-called “basis-shifting” transactions, the Internal…
Transfer Pricing and Valuation in Financial Transactions Business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations often necessitate…
TEI Roundtable No. 53: Using AI for Tax Law Research As artificial intelligence continues its scorching rise, in-house tax professionals…
Andreia Verissimo Andreia Verissimo, the senior manager for US tax policy at…
TEI Roundtable No. 52: FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740) As financial reporting evolves, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)…