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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 »
TEI Bestows President’s Award on Louis Mestier and Honorary Membership on Teri Wielenga
Two of the highest honors a TEI member can receive are the Institute’s President’s Award and honorary membership. At the 2025 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, in October, TEI gave the President’s Award to Louis Mestier and an honorary membership to Teri Wielenga. Here’s a brief summary of these… Read more »
TEI Holds 2025 Federal Tax Course – Level 1 (Simulive Edition)
From October 16 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 who are new to the in-house community, taking on new areas of responsibility, changing… Read more »
TEI Promotes Team Members
Jentry Whitehurst TEI staff member Jentry Whitehurst was promoted to manager, events, in October. Whitehurst joined TEI in April 2024 and has created impactful event process and project plan improvements used across Institute events, and has led event planning efforts for numerous events including the International Tax Student Case Competition.… Read more »
TEI Annual Conference Makes Waves in San Francisco
TEI’s 80th Annual Conference, held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, California, in late October, brought together more than 380 in-house tax professionals, over 160 speakers, and more than forty exhibiting sponsors for an immersive experience designed to address the most pressing issues in today’s rapidly evolving tax landscape.… Read more »
On a Continuing Mission: St. Augustine Community Cupboard and Closet
In 2022, Christopher DePenti was asked by his pastor at St. Augustine parish to start a food pantry for the underserved in his Cleveland, Ohio, diocese. “As a deacon, I was already involved in community outreach and ministry, but this task presented an avenue for even greater engagement. I agreed,… Read more »
TEI’s 2025 Nominating Committee Meets, Selects Slate of Officers
In accordance with Article V, Section 2, of the By-Laws of TEI, the Institute’s Nominating Committee met on October 27 and nominated the following individuals to serve as officers of TEI for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. … Read more »
TEI Holds TechTaxcelerate 2025 Webinar Series
From November 17 to 20, TEI hosted its third annual TechTAXcelerate webinar series, an innovative event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of technology and AI in modern tax practices. Over four days, attendees participated in twelve ninety-minute sessions led by industry experts, in-house technology pioneers, and leading vendors. The… Read more »
TEI Submits Comments on Canadian 2025 Pre-Budget Consultation and Tax Reform
On August 28, TEI submitted comments to the Canadian Department of Finance regarding Canada’s 2025 pre-budget consultation along with TEI’s ideas for Canadian tax reform. TEI’s letter was prepared under the aegis of its Canadian Income Tax Committee, whose chair is Sandy Shanks. Benjamin R. Shreck, TEI tax counsel, coordinated… Read more »
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