Institute News
British Columbia Minister of Finance Responds to TEI’s Submission on the Definition of Software for the PST
TEI received a letter from the British Columbia minister of finance in response to the Canadian Commodity Tax Committee’s March 29, 2024, submission. The committee had submitted a letter addressing the 2024 British Columbia budget changes to the provincial sales tax’s (PST’s) definition of “software,” including the retroactive impact of… Read more »
TEI Holds TechTAXcelerate 2024 Webinar Series
From December 16 to 19, TEI hosted its second annual TechTAXcelerate webinar series, an innovative event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern tax practices. Over four days, attendees participated in eight ninety-minute sessions led by industry experts, in-house technology pioneers, and leading… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on Simplifying Pillar Two Reporting
On December 17, TEI submitted comments to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommending that it simplify the Pillar Two reporting requirements. TEI recommended that the OECD help coordinate the timing of payments, adjustments, and refunds across jurisdictions, which would reduce multinational enterprises’ compliance burdens. Other recommendations included… Read more »
TEI Canadian Committees Meet With CRA and Department of Finance Canada
TEI’s Canadian Income Tax Committee (CITC) and Canadian Commodity Tax Committee (CCTC) held liaison meetings with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Department of Finance Canada on November 19 and 20 in Ottawa. The meetings were well attended by members of the committees. Benjamin R. Shreck and Kelly Madigan,… Read more »
TEI Holds 2nd Annual Ethics CPE Webinar Series
From December 9 to 12, TEI hosted its 2nd Annual Ethics CPE webinar series, offering tax professionals an opportunity to earn 2024 ethics credits while enhancing their understanding of critical ethical issues in the tax practice. The series featured seven one-hour webinars covering a range of topics, including privilege and… Read more »
TEI Holds 2024 Federal Tax Course – Level 1 (Simulive Edition)
From September 30 to November 20, TEI hosted its Federal Tax Course – Level 1 (Simulive Edition), a comprehensive virtual program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical insights into federal taxation. Tailored for tax professionals with five or fewer years of experience or those seeking to refresh their skills,… Read more »
TEI to Comment on New Proposed Section 987 Regulations
The US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service published new proposed regulations under Section 987 in December. The proposed regulations were accompanied by lengthy final regulations under Section 987, which incorporated several of TEI’s comments from the Institute’s submission regarding the 2023 proposed regulations. TEI is contemplating submitting comments on… Read more »
TEI Welcomes New Staff, Promotes Team Member
Erica Larkin Erica Larkin joined TEI in November as the Institute’s marketing and communications specialist. In her role, Larkin supports the execution of marketing and communications campaigns, enhancing TEI’s digital presence, driving member engagement, and achieving departmental goals. Originally from Massachusetts, Larkin discovered her interest in marketing and digital strategy… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on Canadian Reporting Fees for Services Initiative
On December 18, TEI submitted comments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding its reporting fees for services initiative. TEI participated in the CRA’s working group on the initiative and recommended the CRA exempt from the initiative payments to goods and services tax registrants. Other recommendations included moving from monthly… Read more »
TEI Files Comments on Proposed DCL and Disregarded Payment Regulations
On October 7, TEI submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service and US Department of the Treasury regarding proposed regulations addressing dual consolidated losses (DCL) and new disregarded payment loss (DPL) rules. TEI’s comments focused on the interaction of the DCL rules and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s… Read more »
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