Author: Tax Executive Staff

Going Virtual, Going Well

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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have been forced to go virtual with their events, and TEI was—and still is—one of them. Surely, moving to an all-digital format comes with complications, but if event organizers did their homework, they proved they could pivot and put on successful shows… Read more »

The Pandemic’s Effect on Sales Tax Post-Wayfair
Expect even more uncertainty going forward

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The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought disruption and change in practically every area in which we operate, and its effects on the sales tax environment are no different. What is particularly interesting about the operation of the sales tax is that states and businesses are still grappling with the groundbreaking developments…

Choosing a Path Forward in a Changed World

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It has been a year since COVID-19 changed our everyday lives in ways we never could have predicted. As the vaccination effort intensifies and leads us to our “new normal,” much is still uncertain. Although the nation understandably still focuses on the effects of the pandemic, we should not ignore… Read more »

TEI Staff News

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After fifteen years, TEI’s executive director, Eli Dicker, concluded his service to the Institute in January. Eli will join Crowe LLP, one of TEI’s platinum sponsors, as managing director of national markets. Eli played a critical role leading TEI’s staff, and we are grateful for his many contributions. The Executive… Read more »

Acknowledgments

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TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of the following firms that sponsored TEI’s Virtual Annual Conference. 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 Andersen Baker McKenzie Bloomberg Tax &… Read more »

Emerging Leader: Allen Rider

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Many Nissan owners wouldn’t trade their cars for any other brand. For Allen Rider, Nissan represents a lot more than just a great car: “I was attracted to work at Nissan for two reasons, the relocation of Nissan’s North American headquarters to Tennessee and its products. I grew up in… Read more »

TEI Extends Policy of No In-Person Meetings

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In mid-July, in the face of the widespread health and safety dangers posed by COVID-19, TEI announced an Institute-wide policy barring in-person meetings of any sort and at any level within TEI through the end of calendar year 2020. The Institute acknowledged that policy statements are extremely rare and are… Read more »

Beth Sosidka

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When Beth Sosidka was working in public accounting, she saw firsthand how a team of tax professionals could help people and companies navigate complex laws. When she worked on strategic planning opportunities for many types of state taxes, she was hooked. “I love learning about the laws—how and why they… Read more »