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2020 44th Annual Tax Law Conference

Name: 2020 44th Annual Tax Law Conference
Start: 2020-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-03-06T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center

March 5, 2020 - March 6, 2020

Come connect with policymakers and fellow practitioners to explore what recent tax reform means for you and your clients. Join the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in our nation’s capital for the 44th Annual Tax Law Conference. Examine important tax developments and developing policy issues in over 30 educational sessions featuring notable speakers from the I.R.S., Treasury Department, Department of Justice, White House, and Congress. This newly expanded two-day event will now offer an optional complimentary pro bono program on Thursday morning. The conference will conclude with an evening reception and presentation of the prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner in recognition of his or her commitment and dedication to upholding the highest standards of the practice. Ethics, CLE, and CPE credit will be available.

Statement on COVID-19

We are closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it may impact the FBA’s 2020 Tax Law Conference. With the information we have today, these events are scheduled to take place as planned March 5-6, 2020 at The Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. We are closely monitoring the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and state agencies regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and are following guidelines from these agencies. We will post updates about changes or contingency plans on this website, via our Twitter and Facebook feeds, and in emails to registered attendees and members. The FBA will work to ensure the highest possible degree of hygiene and safety at the Tax Law Conference. The FBA encourages attendees to follow recommended precautions to prevent transmission of infectious diseases, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If you are sick with a flu-like illness, please do not attend FBA events. The health and safety of all our attendees and staff is our highest priority.

What is the cancellation policy for the Tax Law Conference?

At this time, The Tax Law Conference will be held in Washington, DC March 5-6, 2020 and our standard cancellation policy remains in effect: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Agenda

Thursday, March 5, 2020

[9:00 – 9:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming Registration

*Registration Required

[9:45 – 10:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming

The Abused Spouse in Innocent Spouse and Collection Contexts

[11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Pro Bono Programming

Settlement Days: Partnering to Support Unrepresented Taxpayers in Tax Court

Sponsored by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

[1:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Registration Open

[1:55 p.m.] Welcome Remarks
Marissa Rensen, FBA Section on Taxation Chair

[2:00 – 3:00 p.m.] Ethics, Health, and Wellness in the Legal Profession

Sponsored by Goodwin

[3:15 – 4:15 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
Challenges to Regulatory Actions by the I.R.S. and Treasury and the Continuing APA and Deference Battle

Domestic Corporate Tax:
Section 355 Update
Transfer Pricing:
Resolving Transfer Pricing Disputes as Arm’s Length Standard Faces Attacks

Financial Products:
Recent Developments: Guidance on the New Section 163(j)
Tax Accounting:
Tax Accounting Revenue Recognition & Current Developments

[4:30 – 5:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Enforcement & Criminal Tax
Avoiding or Not Avoiding Evasion of Payment Prosecutions and the Civil Aftermath
Domestic Corporate Tax
Proposed Regulations Under Section 382(h) Regarding Built-in Gain & Losses

Transfer Pricing
Key Transfer Pricing Planning Considerations Post-TCJA and Beps 2.0
Financial Products
Recent Developments: Guidance on the Transition from LIBOR
Tax Accounting
Bonus Depreciation Latest Developments

Friday, March 6, 2020

[8:00 a.m.] Registration & Breakfast

[9:15 – 10:15 a.m.] Tax Legislative Update

[10:30 – 11:30 a.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
TCJA Impact on I.R.S Exams

Domestic Corporate Tax:
Impact on TCJA on Corporations Part 1 (Section 168(k) Expensing, Qualified Opportunity Zones, and Section 245A
Young Lawyers:
When A Civil Audit Turns: Navigating an Audit When the Mistakes are not Unintentional
International Tax:
International M&A Panel
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation:
Taxation of Employment Related Settlements
State & Local Tax:
Consideration of OECD Pillars in Light of the U.S. State Jurisdiction and Appointment Experience

[11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Women in Tax Law:

Diversity – Are Current Initiatives Working in the Public and Private Sector? Where Do We Go from Here?
Domestic Corporate Tax:
Impact of TCJA on Corporation Part 2 (GILTI, FDII, & BEAT)
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Use of Date Analytics in Criminal Tax Investigations
International Tax:
OECD Digital Economy – Pillars 1 & 2
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation:
Tax Issues When Employer Welfare Benefits Plans Include Wellness Program – What Works and What Doesn’t
State & Local Tax:
Federal Limitations on State Taxation: Charitable Contributions, PL86-272 and others

[1:00 – 2:15 p.m.] Keynote Luncheon
Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel, I.R.S.

Writing Award Presentations

Sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
International Information Reporting Penalties
Hot Topics
Tax & Technology
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Navigating Virtual Currency Compliance: A Civil and Criminal Perspective
International Tax:
Outbound Tax Developments
Young Tax Lawyers:
A Reasonable Basis that We Should Reach More Likely than Not – An Introduction to Tax Opinions (and Their Terms of Art)
Partnerships & Passthroughs

Passthroughs on My Mind – Part 1

[3:45 – 4:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
BBA Updates
Hot Topics
Commissioner’s Round Table – A View from the Services & Enforcement Leaders
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Criminal Tax Sentencing – Best Practices
International Tax:
Inbound Panel
Tax Accounting:
Opportunity Zone Latest Developments
Partnerships & Passthroughs

Passthroughs On My Mind – Part 2

[5:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Ethics, Data Breaches, and more
[6:00 p.m.] Reception

Registration

Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Rates expire after January 31, 2020.

Sustaining Member: Early Bird $280 / Standard $325
FBA Member: Early Bird $295 / Standard $345
Nonmember: Early Bird $395 / Standard $445
Government/Academic: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75
Student: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75
Sponsor Ticket: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250
Speaker/Symposia Chair/Section Leader [Private Sector Only]: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250
Additional Programming (Registration Required)
- Pro Bono Program (Thursday AM): Complimentary

How to Register

Online pre-registration is now closed. Interested attendees can still register onsite at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. The registration desk is located in the Atrium Ballroom Foyer. Registration opens at 9:00 am on Thursday (3/5) and 8 am on Friday (3/6).

Payment Methods
Acceptable methods of payment include credit card and check. We can accept cash payments onsite on the event date. Registration forms received without payment will not be processed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.