Institute News
TEI Submits Comments on Canadian Interest and Financing Limitation
On September 5, TEI submitted comments to the Canada Revenue Agency regarding compliance with the Canadian excess interest and financing expense limitation (EIFEL) regime. TEI’s comments highlighted the unnecessary compliance costs imposed by the EIFEL reporting forms and made recommendations about forms that could be eliminated or significantly modified. TEI’s… Read more »
TEI Recommends Replacing the BC PST With the HST
On September 12, TEI submitted comments to the British Columbia government recommending that it replace its provincial sales tax (PST) with the harmonized sales tax (HST). TEI’s letter was prepared under the aegis of its Canadian Commodity Tax Committee, whose chair is Martin Behagg. To read the comments, click here.
TEI Submits Comments on Canadian 2025–2026 Pre-Budget Finance Committee Consultation
On July 31, TEI submitted recommendations to the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance regarding its pre-budget consultations for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. TEI recommended that the Canadian government conduct a comprehensive review of 1) the tax compliance burden faced by Canadian taxpayers; 2) the income tax audit… Read more »
TEI Concludes Another Successful Annual US International Tax Course
TEI hosted its 2025 US International Tax Course from August 11–15 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, continuing a tradition since TEI’s founding of excellence in expert instructor-led continuing education. The course brought together tax professionals working for both US and non-US-headquartered companies for a… Read more »
TEI Holds Third International Tax Student Case Competition
TEI held its third International Tax Student Case Competition at the Montréal offices of Gowling WLG, the competition’s host sponsor, from August 14 to 16. Bringing together students, mentors, and practitioners from around the world for three days of immersive learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience in international tax, the case… Read more »
Appointment of the 2025–2026 Executive Committee
Each year, the incoming TEI international president selects an Executive Committee from the members of TEI’s board of directors to join the Institute’s four officers in their oversight of the Institute’s business affairs. We are excited to announce the following appointments for the 2025-2026 year: International President—Walter Doggett Senior Vice… Read more »
Thank You and Congratulations to TEI’s Committee Chairs
TEI could not accomplish its work without its technical and advisory committees. These committees develop TEI’s positions on tax matters, plan the Institute’s education programs, and interact with tax officials at every level. We would like to thank your 2024–2025 committee chairs for the work they have done for the… Read more »
TEI Holds Annual Meeting of Members in Vermont
TEI hosted its Annual Meeting of Members August 9–12 in beautiful Burlington, Vermont. TEI’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and staff focused on key governance matters, including electing new officers and past presidents to the board, certifying chapter representatives, approving the fiscal year 2025–2026 budget, and setting the Institute’s strategy… Read more »
TEI Submits Additional Comments on CAMT Proposed Regulations
On July 25, TEI submitted additional comments on the proposed regulations for the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT). The letter reiterated several of TEI’s prior comments on CAMT and included a new recommendation for an adjustment to adjusted financial statement income for stock-based compensation. The Tax Reform Task Force, whose… Read more »
TEI Holds Liaison Meeting With the British Columbia Ministry of Finance
Members of TEI’s Canadian Commodity Tax Committee met virtually with the British Columbia Ministry of Finance on June 23. In addition to addressing requests for updates on questions from past liaison meetings, the meeting included a discussion about audit issues and opportunities to improve BC’s competitiveness through consumer taxation-related initiatives,… Read more »
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