Institute News

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 »

TEI Welcomes New Governance and Operations Manager

Julia Buck joined TEI in March as the Institute’s governance and operations manager. In her role, Buck provides year-round support for TEI’s leadership and governance bodies, helps manage key finance and compliance processes, and oversees day-to-day office and administrative needs. She brings several years of experience supporting association operations in… Read more »

TEI Comments on European Commission Omnibus on Taxation

On March 25, TEI submitted comments to the European Commission regarding its call for evidence regarding an “omnibus” on taxation to “simplify EU law and cut red tape for businesses.” TEI’s letter made several recommendations for tax simplification regarding anti-abuse rules, interest limitation requirements, controlled foreign company rules, and under… Read more »

TEI Holds 2026 Midyear Conference in Washington, D.C.

TEI’s 2026 Midyear Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in March, once again brought together a robust group of in-house tax professionals, along with an impressive lineup of speakers and exhibiting sponsors, for an immersive experience focused on the most pressing issues shaping today’s tax landscape. This year’s conference… Read more »

TEI Comments on OECD Global Mobility Consultation

On December 22, TEI filed comments in response to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) “Global Mobility of Individuals” consultation. TEI’s comments included the need for a “one-stop-shop” approach to withholding and payment of wages and social security contributions for remote employees, prevention of “micro-PEs” when employees work… Read more »

TEI Canadian Commodity and Income Tax Committees Hold Annual Liaison Meetings

TEI’s Canadian Commodity and Income Tax Committees held their annual liaison meetings with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Department of Finance Canada (DoF) in mid-November. The annual meetings enable committee members to engage with Canadian government officials on tax compliance and policy matters, with government officials providing substantive… Read more »

TEI Holds Third Annual Ethics CPE Webinar Series

TEI hosted its third annual Ethics CPE for Tax Professionals Webinar Series, December 10–11, providing in-house tax professionals with an opportunity to earn 2025 ethics CPE credits before year-end while strengthening their understanding of today’s most pressing ethical challenges. The series covered timely ethics topics, including accounting method decisions, the… Read more »

TEI Submits Comments on Notice 2025-44

On October 20, TEI submitted comments on Notice 2025-44, which announced the forthcoming withdrawal of final regulations concerning disregarded payments losses and related changes to the dual consolidated loss (DCL) rules, among other things. The letter included comments on the definition of foreign use, the DCL rules’ treatment of disregarded… Read more »

TEI Comments on OBBBA Implementation

On November 10, TEI submitted comments on the implementation of a number of the provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The comments focused on the interaction between the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) and Section 174A, including a detailed discussion of the statutory grant of rulemaking authority… Read more »

TEI Welcomes New IT Specialist

Tyler Davison joined TEI in January as IT support specialist. In his role, Davison will support web service and IT operations for the Institute. Before joining TEI, Davison worked with federal agencies supporting workflow automation, technical troubleshooting, and IT service management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (leadership… Read more »