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[Virtual] Tax Law Conference

March 3, 2021 - March 5, 2021

Join the Section on Taxation for the 45th Annual Tax Law Conference on March 3-5, 2021. This newly formatted three-day virtual program will offer the same great content online. Examine important tax developments and emerging policy issues in over 30 educational sessions featuring notable speakers from the Internal Revenue Service, Treasury Department, Department of Justice, White House, and Congress. Programming will include a keynote address and awards presentations for both the Annual Writing Competition and prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner.

Registration for this event has now closed. 


Agenda

All Times Noted in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Wednesday, March 3

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Opening Session

  • Welcome Remarks by Section and Conference Chairs
  • Keynote Introduction: Charles “Chuck” Rettig, Commissioner, IRS
  • Day in the Life: Internal Revenue Service Executives Roundtable Discussion
  • Presentation of the 2021 Donald C. Alexander Tax Law Writing Competition
  • Honoring Floyd Williams, former IRS Director of Legislative Affairs

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Floyd’s Panel: Legislative Update
Senior staff from the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Committee on Finance and the Joint Committee on Taxation will provide their perspectives on the tax legislative outlook for 2021 and upcoming policy priorities.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation] Hot Topics in Executive Compensation
  • [Hot Topics] Recent Developments in Conservation Easements
  • [Young Tax Lawyers] Deficiencies, Determinations, Assessments, and More:  What Does It All Mean?

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation] Hot Topics in Employee Benefits
  • [Hot Topics] Hot Topics in Tax Controversy: TCJA to TFA to CARES and Beyond
  • [Young Tax Lawyers] The TCJA 3 Years Later:  Where Do We Stand Now?

5:30 -6:30 p.m. | Virtual Young Tax Lawyer Happy Hour (Zoom Platform)

Thursday, March 4

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Ethics: Lawyers as Gatekeepers

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Domestic Corporate Tax] Section 163(j) Update
  • [Pro Bono] Representing the “Disabled” Taxpayer
  • [Tax Practice and Procedure] Alternative Dispute Resolution: Speaking to the Mediators

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Domestic Corporate Tax] Section 168(k) Update
  • [Pro Bono] Representing the Undocumented Worker
  • [Tax Practice and Procedure] Keep it Between Us: Recent Developments in Attorney/Client and Tax Practitioner Privileges and Work Product Protections in Tax Cases

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Domestic Corporate Tax] Section 245A Update
  • [Partnerships & Passthroughs] Holding (“Dry”) Partnerships
  • [Tax Practice and Procedure] BBA Centralized Partnership Audit Regime:  Recent Developments and Hot Topics

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Domestic Corporate Tax] Recent Developments Governing Net Operating Loss Utilization
  • [Partnerships & Passthroughs] Rev. Rul. 99-6 (Symmetrical vs Asymmetrical Approach) and S Corporation Update
  • [Tax Practice and Procedure] Virtual Proceedings in the Digital Age (Part One): Tax Court Litigation

5:30 -6:30 p.m. | Virtual Reception and Presentation of the 2021 Kenneth H. Liles Award (Zoom Platform)
Recipient: Thomas J. Kane, Director, KPMG LLP

Friday, March 5

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Current Ethical Issues

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Enforcement and Criminal Tax] Fraud Enforcement Office
  • [Hot Topics] Virtual Proceedings in the Digital Age (Part 2): Litigation in District and Appellate Courts
  • [International Tax] Transfer Pricing: Looking Beyond the Pandemic and Other Current Developments

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Enforcement and Criminal Tax] Cannabis is Going National – Opportunities and Pitfalls
  • [International Tax] International Tax Developments (Outbound)
  • [Tax Accounting] An Overview of the Section 451 Final Regulations Package

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Enforcement and Criminal Tax] IRS CI – Here and Abroad
  • [International Tax] International Tax Policy – New Administration, New Direction?
  • [Tax Accounting] An Update on Section 162(f)/6050X Guidance

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Concurrent Symposia Programming

  • [Enforcement and Criminal Tax] Force Multipliers: The Increased Use of Data Analytics to Identify Subjects of Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions
  • [International Tax] International Tax Developments (Inbound)
  • [Tax Accounting] An Overview of the Small Business Taxpayer Accounting Methods Regulations

5:30 -6:30 p.m. | Virtual Section on Taxation Happy Hour (Zoom Platform)


Registration

Registration for this event has now closed. 

Live Captioning
Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.

Cancellation Policy
No substitutions or refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, February 26. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with requests.


 

Sponsorship

Thought Leader
                    

          

Event Partner

Baker & McKenzie LLP
Covington & Burling LLP
KPMG LLP

General Session Sponsors

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Legacy Sponsor

BDO USA LLP

Exhibit Session Sponsor

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Contact Melissa Badami (sponsor@fedbar.org) if you’re interested in sponsoring this event.
View our Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus for current offerings.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.

Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast.

Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.


Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.

Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.

Financial Assistance
Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.

Details

Start:
March 3, 2021
End:
March 5, 2021
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Venue

Online
US