Institute News

TEI Submits Comments to Government of British Columbia on Expansion of PST to Engineering Services

On May 15, TEI submitted comments to the Government of British Columbia regarding the expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) to certain professional services, focusing on its application to engineering services. The letter centered on the negative impacts of such an expansion and suggested targeted alternative measures. The Canadian… Read more »

TEI Comments to Canadian Finance Committees Regarding CRA Audit Powers

On June 11, TEI submitted comments to the Canadian House of Commons and Senate Standing Committees on National Finance regarding Bill C-31, which would significantly expand the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) power to audit taxpayers. TEI’s letter reiterated comments previously submitted to the Canadian government regarding why the proposed CRA… Read more »

TEI Holds Liaison Meeting With British Columbia Ministry of Finance

Members of TEI’s Canadian Commodity Tax Committee met virtually with the British Columbia Ministry of Finance on June 15. In addition to requests for updates on questions from past liaison meetings, the meeting included a discussion about TEI’s previous submission on harmonization of the provincial sales tax with the harmonized… Read more »

Pre-budget Submission to the Canadian House of Commons

On May 11, TEI submitted recommendations to the Canadian House of Commons for improving the Canadian Income Tax Act. TEI recommended reducing the compliance burden on corporate taxpayers by simplifying tax legislation, eliminating redundancy, and modernizing outdated tax regimes. Recommendations included streamlining the capital cost allowance system, modernizing the foreign… Read more »

CRA Responds to TEI’s Comments on EIFEL Rules

On April 20, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) responded to TEI’s comments regarding the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL) rules. TEI’s comments addressed several EIFEL issues, including excessive information reporting, unnecessary elections, and clarity regarding the many EIFEL forms. The CRA noted in its response that it had… Read more »

CRA Responds to TEI’s Income Tax Questions From November Liaison Meetings

The Canada Revenue Agency has provided written responses to the questions posed by TEI’s Canadian Income Tax Committee at its liaison meeting on November 18, 2025. Read the comments here.

TEI Holds Federal Tax Course – Level 1 in Seattle

TEI’s 2026 Federal Tax Course – Level 1, held April 27–May 1 at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, brought together in-house tax professionals from across the country for an engaging week of learning, networking, and professional growth. “TEI’s Federal Tax Course – Level 1 continues to be a cornerstone of… Read more »

TEI’s 2026 Tax Technology Seminar Sells Out in Las Vegas

TEI’s Eighth Annual Tax Technology Seminar welcomed a sold-out crowd of more than 220 attendees to Las Vegas this spring for three days of practical insights, forward-looking discussions, and interactive learning on the future of tax technology. The event featured an impressive lineup of 100 expert speakers and 140 exhibitors… Read more »

TEI’s Inaugural SALT Essentials Course Wraps Up Successful Virtual Run

TEI’s inaugural State and Local Tax (SALT) Essentials Course concluded its spring run on a high note, delivering nine weeks of virtual instruction from March 24 through May 21. The comprehensive introductory-level program drew more than 175 attendees and featured forty instructors representing sixteen firms. Across twenty-four live ninety-minute sessions,… Read more »

TEI Comments on European Commission’s Recast of DAC Rules

On February 10, TEI submitted comments to the European Commission regarding its “EU rules on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation – recast” consultation. TEI’s comments focused on the need to simplify the reporting process in the European Union and eliminate overlap among the various anti-tax-avoidance regimes. TEI’s comments… Read more »