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Continuing Education Calendar
2024 Federal Tax Course – Level 2 (Simulive Edition) April 2–May 16 Virtual 2024 Tax Technology Seminar April 29–May 1 Orlando, FL TEI Region 9 Annual Conference April 29–May 1 Palo Alto, CA TEI Region 1 Annual Canadian Tax Conference May 6–8 Ottawa, ON TEI Region 10 Annual Conference May 22–24… Read more »
The Intersection of Tax Technology, R&D Credits, and Innovation: Adapted Insights From Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? The bad news is that research credits are not getting easier to claim in 2024. Internal Revenue Service audits have become more frequent. Taxpayers have suffered losses in court. The IRS has proposed changes to Form 6765, Credit for… Read more »
TEI Intensifies Direct Engagement With Tax
One of the many benefits of active engagement in TEI’s advocacy activities is the potential to meet face-to-face with tax authority decision-makers to discuss issues important to TEI and its members’ companies. These important meetings help shape tax policy and administration in the United States and worldwide, strengthen TEI’s relationship… 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 Inc. Andersen Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CAC Specialty Crowe LLP CSC Corptax Deloitte… Read more »
The Market for Clean Energy Tax Credits Is Booming
The Expert: Rob Parker Since Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, private companies have announced over $628 billion in commitments to American industries like clean energy manufacturing, electric vehicles, and clean power. The economic research firm Rhodium Group reports that clean energy investments in the twelve… Read more »
Gorka Echevarria
When Gorka Echevarria made the move to Lexmark in 2018, he realized an exciting opportunity to oversee the entire indirect tax function of the corporation. “The prospect of steering a significant transformation within the department, including the enhancement of tools and processes, was particularly appealing,” he says. As the global… Read more »
Midyear Jammin’
TEI continues to deliver marquee events for the in-house tax community, and it wouldn’t be possible without the outstanding contributors—speakers, panels, sponsors, staff, and many others—who again set the stage for an outstanding 74th Midyear Conference. Don’t miss out on the Institute’s 79th Annual Conference, October 27–30, at the beautiful… Read more »
But Wait—There’s More!
Because we can’t help ourselves, here are more great photos of TEI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration! Plus, don’t forget to check out some exclusive video content at www.taxexecutive.org/75th-anniversary-videos.
Continuing Education Calendar
2024 74th Midyear Conference March 17–20 Washington, DC Federal Tax Course – Level 2 (Simulive Edition) April 2–May 16 Virtual 2024 Tax Technology Seminar April 29–May 1 Orlando, FL TEI Region 9 Annual Conference April 29–May 1 Palo Alto, CA TEI Region 1 Annual Canadian Tax Conference May 6–8 Ottawa,… 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 Inc. Andersen Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CAC Specialty Crowe LLP CSC Corptax Deloitte… Read more »

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