Institute News
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 »
Congratulations to TEI’s 2024–2025 Meritorious Service Award Recipients
TEI would like to thank the following members for their outstanding service to the Institute and its chapters over the past year. The Meritorious Committee Service Award recognizes members for their outstanding contributions to the Institute through involvement with a committee. The Meritorious Chapter and Region Service Award recognizes members… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on Proposed Section 899 Impact on Canadian Companies
On June 6, TEI submitted comments to the Canadian Prime Minister and Minister of Finance regarding proposed new Code Section 899 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 899 would impose retaliatory US taxes on companies and individuals from countries that impose certain “unfair” taxes on US companies and… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on Proposed Instructions to Form 6765
On June 27, TEI submitted comments on the proposed instructions to Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities. TEI’s comments request guidance for taxpayers using statistical sampling and reiterate concerns previously expressed by TEI on draft Form 6765. The Tax Reform Task Force, chaired by Andreia Verissimo, in coordination with… Read more »
TEI Holds Federal Tax Course – Level 1
TEI held its annual Federal Tax Course – Level 1 from May 19 to 23 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta. This year’s course welcomed more than seventy attendees from across the United States. Over the five-day program, participants engaged in a robust lineup of educational… Read more »
TEI Holds Seventh Annual Tax Technology Seminar
TEI welcomed more than 170 attendees, 137 speakers, and twenty-eight technology exhibitors to beautiful Renton, Washington, this past month for three full days of sessions, networking, and hands-on learning. This year’s seminar featured nearly forty sessions covering a wide array of tax technology topics, including artificial intelligence in tax, digital… Read more »
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