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TEI Presents President’s Award to Michael Bernard

TEI also presented the President’s Award to Michael Bernard at TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference. In his nomination of Bernard for the award, TEI’s international president, Wayne Monfries, detailed Bernard’s accomplishments as follows: In accordance with Tax Executives Institute’s award guidelines, I am pleased to nominate Michael (Mike) J. Bernard for… Read more »

TEI Files Amicus Brief in Maryland Digital Advertising Tax Litigation

On March 30, TEI filed an amicus brief in Comcast v. Maryland, which is pending before the Maryland Supreme Court. The fundamental substantive issue in this case is whether the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax (DAT)—which was enacted in 2019—is constitutional. Rather than focus on the substantive issue, the TEI brief focused… Read more »

The Growing Importance of ESG for Corporate Tax Departments
What’s tax have to do with environmental, social, and governance issues? A lot

For many reasons, organizations in diverse industries and sectors of the economy are becoming more cognizant of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues. We wanted to get a better handle on what’s happening in this arena and why tax departments should be interested, so we turned to Nancy Hawkins, vice… Read more »

TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference a Success

TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C., delivered in a big way, offering compelling sessions on myriad key topics facing in-house tax professionals in the current landscape. The following is some of the feedback TEI received from attendees. If you were not able to attend… Read more »

TEI Presents President’s Award to David Stevens

TEI also presented the President’s Award to David Stevens at TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference. In his nomination letter, TEI’s international president, Wayne Monfries, detailed Stevens’ accomplishments as follows: In accordance with Tax Executives Institute’s award guidelines, I am pleased to nominate David (Dave) Stevens to receive TEI’s President’s Award. Dave… Read more »

Let’s Take Notice of a Palpable Energy Surge

As we enter the home stretch of my presidential year, I want to take note of the palpable surge of energy that has resulted from the return of TEI’s in-person events this year. Really, it’s been great to see all your faces and even better to watch the renewal of… Read more »

Acknowledgments

TEI gratefully acknowledges the support of its Tax Technology Seminar 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 Alteryx, Inc. Avalara BDO USA, LLP Bloomberg Tax & Accounting CFO Services… Read more »

TEI Submits Comments Regarding Proposed Canadian 2% Buyback Tax

On February 23, TEI submitted comments to the Canadian finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, regarding the proposed Canadian 2% tax on share buybacks. TEI took the view that Canada should not implement a share buyback tax. Should Canada implement such a tax, however, the Institute’s recommendations included that the tax be… Read more »

Jonnell Quarrie

Editor’s note. At the time this article was written, Quarrie was director of tax at MOD Pizza but has since started as director of tax at Dutch Bros. When Jonnell Quarrie was taking accounting classes in college, she realized she didn’t like accounting. That happens. But she did like tax,… Read more »

TEI Posthumously Honors Eric Lee Johnson With the President’s Award

TEI posthumously honored Eric Lee Johnson with the President’s Award at TEI’s 73rd Midyear Conference. Kris Rogers, Johnson’s partner, accepted the award, which recognizes and expresses the Institute’s appreciation for long-term meritorious service. Johnson’s parents, Johnny and Sally, his sister, Monica, and nephew, Jonah, joined us in Washington, D.C., for… Read more »

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