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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation: Tax Practice and Procedure Roundtable: Tax Legislative Update -  Employer Tax Credits Under the CARES and HEALS Acts; 2020 Presidential Election Considerations
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will address refundable payroll tax credits made available to employers by CARES and HEALS.  The focus will be on the Employee Retention Tax Credit and the Safe and Healthy Workplace Tax Credit.   The panel will also offer a more general legislative outlook\, particularly in light of the upcoming election\, which will highlight candidates’ policy proposals and discuss potential impacts on existing tax policy. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nAndre J. Barnett is Tax Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee where he is responsible for corporate and international tax matters. Before joining the Senate Finance Committee\, Andre was part of the transaction tax team at Ernst & Young\, LLP where he focused on the tax aspects of corporate transactions\, including U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions\, spin-offs\, bankruptcy and corporate restructuring. Andre received his LL.M from Georgetown University Law Center\, his J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. \nLoren Ponds\, member of Miller & Chevalier\, centers her practice on providing strategic counsel to clients on legislative\, regulatory\, and other tax policy issues\, as well as advising on technical tax matters related to transfer pricing and other international tax topics.  She advises clients on the impacts of tax policy\, such as the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)\, and issues related to technical corrections\, administrative guidance\, and legislative amendments to various provisions. Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier\, Loren served as Majority Tax Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means\, where she developed\, analyzed\, and refined the international tax provisions of the TCJA. Loren received her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. \nMonisha Santamaria is a Legislation Counsel at the Joint Committee of Taxation\, assisting congressional tax-writing committees and members of Congress with the development and analysis of legislative proposals.  Her primary focus is on domestic businesses.  Previously\, Monisha was a senior manager in Ernst & Young LLP’s National Tax Department\, advising clients on a wide range of U.S. federal income tax issues impacting domestic and foreign partnerships; a tax associate at Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\, primarily counseling multinational corporations on the U.S. federal income tax aspects of joint ventures\, mergers\, acquisitions\, and divestitures; and a tax planning associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP\, chiefly serving Fortune 50\, financial sector\, and energy industry clients. Monisha holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School. \n\nGround Rules\n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\n\nInterested in Speaking?\nIf you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-tax-practice-and-procedure-roundtable-tax-legislative-update-employer-tax-credits-under-the-cares-and-heals-acts-2020-presidential-election-considerations/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation - Diversity & Inclusion Committee: [VIRTUAL] Inclusify: Maximizing Uniqueness and Belonging to Build More Innovative Teams with  Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Section on Taxation Diversity & Inclusion Committee\ninvite you to virtually attend \nInclusify: Maximizing Uniqueness and Belonging to Build More Innovative Teams\nwith Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson\, Author of WSJ Bestseller\, Inclusify\nDr. Stefanie K. Johnson is an author\, professor\, and keynote speaker who studies the intersection of leadership and diversity\, focusing on how unconscious bias affects the evaluation of leaders and strategies that leaders can use to mitigate bias. She has extensive consulting experience and has created and delivered leadership development training with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Her research and experience was the basis for her first book Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams. \nShe is also passionate about disseminating her work more broadly and has taught two LinkedIn Learning courses on how to increase diversity and inclusion in corporations. She has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters in outlets such as Harvard Business Review and Journal of Applied Psychology and her work has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes\, The Economist\, Time\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nRegister Online \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Stefanie K. Johnson\, Author of WSJ Bestseller\, Inclusify \nDr. Stefanie K. Johnson is an author\, professor\, and keynote speaker who studies the intersection of leadership and diversity\, focusing on (1) how unconscious bias affects the evaluation of leaders and (2) strategies that leaders can use to mitigate bias. \nHer new Harper Collins book\, Inclusify: Harnessing the power of uniqueness and belonging to build innovative teams\, shares the surprising ways the leaders undermine inclusion and provides actionable ways that leaders can pivot to build more inclusive teams. \nDr. Johnson is a member of the MG 100 Coaches and was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List\, comprising 30 international management scholars whose work will shape the future of how organizations are managed and led. She works with the best companies in the world to create more inclusive leaders. She has extensive consulting experience and has created and delivered leadership development training with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. \nAs an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business\, Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate and graduate students focused on leadership and inclusion. She holds the Andrea and Michael Leeds Research Fellowship\, is the Director of CU Boulder’s Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at Leeds\, and is a 2020 CU Boulder RIO Fellow. She is a fellow in the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists (SIOP) and the American Psychological Society (APS). She is also passionate about disseminating her work more broadly and has taught two LinkedIn Learning courses on how to increase diversity and inclusion in corporations. \nShe has received $3\,800\,000 in external grant funding to study leadership and create leadership development programs. Her safety leadership course was adopted by the OSHA 30 and taken by 70\,000 students in its first two years. She is an active researcher and has published 60 journa \nl articles and book chapters in outlets Journal of Applied Psychology and The Academy of Management Journal. \nDr. Johnson is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and an in-demand keynote speaker. She has presented her work at over 170 meetings around the world including at the White House for a 2016 summit on diversity in corporate America on National Equal Pay Day. \nMedia outlets featuring Stefanie’s work include: Forbes\, The Economist\, Newsweek\, Time\, Wall Street Journal\, Bloomberg\, HuffPost\, Washington Post\, Quartz\, Discover\, CNN\, ABC\, NBC\, CNBC. She has appeared on Fox\, ABC\, NBC\, CNN\, and CNN International. She lives in the Boulder Bubble with her Biology Professor husband\, two young kiddos\, and two old kitties. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online \nYour confirmation email will include instructions on how to receive a complimentary copy of Inclusify (while supplies last). \nRegistration Fees \nRegistration is Complimentary  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-diversity-inclusion-committee-inclusify-maximizing-uniqueness-and-belonging-to-build-more-innovative-teams-with-dr-stefanie-k-johnson/
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CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Virtual 2020 Insurance Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The insurance industry is constantly evolving through industry tax issues\, globalization\, and now a nationwide pandemic. Industry tax professionals\, consultants\, and IRS representatives are navigating through a new environment of uncertainty. The FBA Section on Taxation will move forward to facilitate a virtual dialogue between the insurance industry and government sector professionals on May 27-29\, covering viewpoints on myriad insurance company\, insurance product\, international\, and other relevant and timely insurance tax topics. Participants will have the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest tax developments and guidance through a virtual seminar series\, featuring six panels that will navigate the current tax environment and examine recent developments the industry is facing. \nEducational Credit Update: We are only able to offer CLE credit for this year’s virtual seminar. No CPE Credit will be provided. \nRegistered Attendees: Check your email each morning for links to access the day’s sessions. If you pre-selected panels to attend\, you should have also received a calendar invitation with the same access link. \n\n\nAgenda\nAll Times Below are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) \n\nWednesday\, May 27\, 2020\n[12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.] Opening Remarks \n\nJean Baxley\, Private Sector\, Seminar Co-Chair\nDaniel J. Kusaila\, Crowe LLP\nAlexis A. MacIvor\, Public Sector\, Seminar Co-Chair\nSurjya Mitra\, Private Sector\, Seminar Co-Chair\n\n[1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.] Update from the Insurance Branch\n \nThis 90-minute panel will include a discussion with several representatives of the Insurance Branch of the Financial Institution and Products division within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.  Attendees will hear Insurance Branch personnel describe recent tax guidance and significant rulings issued by the Branch within the past year as well as current projects being considered by the Branch. \n\nLori Robbins\, Managing Director\, KPMG LLP (moderator)\nRebecca L. Baxter\, Senior Technician Reviewer\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nJohn E. Glover\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nAlexis A. MacIvor\, Branch Chief\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nDaniel P. Phillips\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nKathryn M. Sneade\, Senior Technician Reviewer\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\n\n[3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.] Insurance Company Tax Issues \nThe panel will discuss Federal income tax issues that were most impactful in the past year for life\, property and casualty\, and health insurers\, including proposed regulations under section 807\, changes in the determination of discounted unpaid losses\, and generally-applicable developments that are especially important to insurers.  Issues arising under the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) will be discussed on a different panel. \n\nMark Smith\, Managing Director\, PwC (moderator)\nPam Biesecker\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Tax Officer\, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company\nDaniel P. Phillips\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nRegina Rose\, Senior Vice President\, Taxes & Retirement Security\, American Council of Life Insurers\nFred von Rueden\, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association\nChristopher W. Schoen\, Counsel\, Eversheds Sutherland LLP\n\nThursday\, May 28\, 2020\n[1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.] International Tax Issues \nThe international tax panel will provide an overview of the latest U.S. international tax developments relevant to global insurance and reinsurance companies. Panelists will discuss the tax implications of the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES) Act\, including the interplay of the expanded net operating losses carryback provisions with the U.S. international tax rules (covering FTCs\, the Section 250 deduction and GILTI).  The panel also will discuss the tax implications of COVID-19 travel restrictions and will examine recent U.S. tax legislative updates\, including with respect to BEAT\, PFICs\, Section 954(i)\, and Section 807 reserves. \n\nJason Kaplan\, Principal\, International Tax\, Deloitte Tax LLP (moderator)\nEric Lopata\, Vice President\, Corporate Counsel\, Prudential Financial\, Inc.\nSurjya Mitra\, Managing Director\, PwC\nChris Ocasal\, Principal\, EY\n\n[3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.] Product Tax Update \nThe panel will discuss the recently enacted Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) and how the new provisions affect annuity contracts\, with a particular focus on the new after-death distribution requirements in section 401(a)(9).  The panel will explore what changes might be needed to annuity contracts in order to comply with these new rules.  In addition\, the panel will address the temporary retirement plan relief provided by the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES Act).  The panel will also review some of the issues presented by the required minimum distribution rules under section 401(a)(9)\, including the application of the minimum income threshold test set forth in Treas. Reg. sec. 1.401(a)(9)-6 to certain types of annuity payment options.  The panel will discuss the final regulations relating to the new reportable policy sale rules in section 6050Y and the new transfer for value rules in section 101 and the issues they present for life insurance contracts.  Finally\, the panel will review the new advisor fee private letter rulings for non-qualified annuity contracts under section 72 that were recently issued by the IRS. \n\nAlison R. Peak\, Partner\, Davis & Harman LLP (moderator)\nGraham R. Green\, Counsel\, Eversheds Sutherland LLP\nMark Rush\, Head of Product Tax Legal\, MassMutual\nTamara Saverine\, Vice President\, Corporate Counsel (Tax)\, Prudential Financial Inc.\n\nFriday\, May 29\, 2020\n[1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.] The COVID-19 Pandemic: Relevant Tax Legislation and Other Considerations for Insurers \nThis panel will discuss corporate and individual tax provisions of the CARES Act and other coronavirus legislative proposals that impact the insurance industry. The panel will consider the impact of corporate tax provisions of the CARES Act\, including\, among other things\, the new carryback rules and the changes to section 163(j). The panel will also discuss individual provisions of interest to the insurance industry\, such as the retirement changes. Finally\, the panel will consider pending law changes that may be included in future legislation. \n\nAnn Cammack\, Principal\, EY (moderator)\nEric Solomon\, Partner\, Steptoe & Johnson LLP (moderator)\nLori J. Jones\, Partner\, Scribner Hall & Thompson LLP\nDaniel Kusaila\, Partner\, Insurance Tax Practice\, Crowe LLP\nJames J. (Jim) Shea\, Vice President\, Chief Tax Officer\, Prudential Financial Inc.\n\n[3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.] Multi-state Hot Topics \nThis panel will discuss current multi-state issues related to the TCJA\, the CARES Act\, Wayfair and economic nexus issues\, COVID-19 compliance considerations\, and indirect tax issues that impact the insurance industry.  The speakers will discuss state tax conformity and decoupling issues related to the TCJA and CARES Act including Sec. 163j business interest limitations\, NOL treatment and other conformity issues.  The panel will also analyze income and other tax considerations regarding economic nexus that insurance industry companies and their advisors need to consider in the post-Wayfair tax environment.  The panel will also discuss the state tax compliance issues associated with COVID-19.  Finally\, the panel will consider indirect tax issues that are significantly impacting the tax and business operations of insurance companies and their non-insurance related entities. \n\nArthur “Art” Burkard\, Managing Director\, State and Local Tax Services\, Grant Thornton LLP (moderator)\nJosie Lowman\, Managing Director\, Insurance State Tax Leader\, PwC\nBrendon J. McKibbin\, Partner\, State & Local Tax\, Deloitte Tax LLP\n\n[4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.] Closing Remarks \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed for this event. \n\n\n\nAttendance Policy\nIndividuals are limited to attending the number of sessions within their paid registration package. For example\, the “2 Pack” rate allows access to two virtual panels over the course of three days. Registrants that have been found to attend more than their permitted registration package will be invoiced for a $100 fee per extra session attended.  \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday\, May 1\, 2020. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n[PREMIER]\n \n  \n[EVENT PARTNER] \nBKD\nCPAs & Advisors\n  \n[BREAK] \nJohnson Lambert LLP\n  \nContact Elizabeth Johnson if you are interested in sponsoring this event. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: Are you cancelling the Insurance Tax Seminar?\nA: We are turning this year’s event into a virtual seminar series exclusively available online. Tune into six CLE panels on May 27-29. We are excited to offer educational programing in the safety of your own home. \nQ: Will the in-person Insurance Tax Seminar be rescheduled to another date?\nWe will not reschedule the in-person program in Washington\, DC for 2020. While we are disappointed not to be gathering in person this year\, we are excited to host the seminar online this May 27-29\, 2020. We plan to return to the in-person format in June 2021. \nQ: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?\nA: We are only able to offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for this year’s virtual seminar. Attendees can receive up to 9 CLE credits (10.8 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your own state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements. \nThe Federal Bar Association is not able to offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit this year via distance learning due to NASBA policies. We plan to return to offering both credit options in-person next year. \nQ: How do I obtain CLE Credit?\nA: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting post-event. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the seminar?\nA: Sessions will be distributed exclusively via the live broadcast. We do not have recordings available at this time. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/instax20/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Section on Taxation: Boston Tax Section Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tax Section for a happy hour and social gathering in Boston! Network and connect with Boston tax professionals and fellow FBA members. Feel free to bring your peers and colleagues! A variety of hors d’oeuvres will be served. \n\nRegistration\nPlease RSVP to Alea Al-Aghbari at aalaghbari@fedbar.org by April 29\, 2020.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-boston-tax-section-spring-gathering/
LOCATION:State Street Provisions\, 255 State Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Chapter,Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Foreign Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Tax Section and Eversheds Sutherland for an in-depth discussion of the impact of the recent proposed and final Foreign Tax Credit regulations. Panelists will discuss both the proposed and final regulations\, how they impact taxpayers\, and how the government addressed comments made in response to the original proposed regulations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nMartin Milner\, Principal\, Ernst & Young LLP\nMartin Milner is a principal in Ernst & Young LLP’s International Tax Services practice and is part of the National Tax Department. He is based in Washington\, D.C.\, and advises clients on all aspects of US international taxation\, particularly cross-border acquisitions\, dispositions and restructurings. \nPrior to joining Ernst & Young LLP\, Martin was a partner at a major international law firm where he represented multinational corporations and high net worth individuals on international tax matters and cross-border acquisitions. \nMartin is a former Chair of the Federal Bar Association Section of Taxation and was an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center where he taught Advanced International Taxation. \nMartin received a Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation at New York University Law School and a juris doctor at Emory University School of Law. Prior to law school\, Martin received a BA from Washington and Lee University. He is a member of District of Columbia Bar Association\, the Georgia Bar Association\, the Louisiana Bar Association and the Mississippi Bar Association. Martin is a frequent contributor to tax publications and he often speaks at Tax seminars on various international tax topics. \n \nAaron Payne\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nAaron Payne represents publicly traded global corporations in the area of federal corporate taxation with respect to domestic and international planning\, transactions and compliance. Aaron analyzes global issues and then structures deals accordingly in the context of acquisitions\, dispositions and reorganizations. He advises clients regarding repatriation techniques\, currency transactions\, principal and finance company arrangements and financial instruments with cross-border facets. Aaron works with clients to manage the international taxation implications of their M&A endeavors by crafting deals to create transaction and legal entity structures that optimize the company’s tax outcomes. \nOn the internal planning side\, Aaron advises on repatriation structures to help clients efficiently meet their cash-flow needs as well as how to organize their international legal entities such that they are efficiently postured for U.S. tax purposes. In the area of corporate tax planning\, Aaron advises multinational Fortune 100 clients in all aspects of their cross-border transactions. This activity includes subpart F planning\, as well as tax compliance and tax information reporting. \nCarol Tello\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nWith a career that spans both government and private practice\, Carol Tello helps multinational companies and individuals navigate the complex and rigorous realm of international taxation. Her practice includes a broad range of cross-border tax planning and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversy matters\, including compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Balancing the concurrent goals of minimizing tax consequences and complying with the law\, Carol brings experience in cross-border restructuring transactions\, inbound corporate transactions\, withholding matters and treaty interpretation issues\, as well as cross-border taxation of corporate executives and the U.S. taxation of non-U.S. citizens. She also advises clients on tax issues involving intellectual property transactions. \nBefore joining Eversheds Sutherland (US)\, Carol worked in the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International) and as a Special Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner (International). She participated in a number of income tax treaty negotiations\, was the IRS National Office adviser in several U.S. Tax Court cases\, and worked on various regulations and other guidance\, including significant participation in developing regulations concerning the taxation of software transactions. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close 24 hours prior to event start \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now closed \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nCLE Credits provided by Eversheds Sutherland \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-foreign-tax-credits/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T130000
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SUMMARY:Tax Section: Practice and Procedure Roundtable Call: Current Issues in FBAR Litigation
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Tax Section is excited to host a discussion of the current state of FBAR litigation from the private practitioner and government viewpoint. Speakers Brian McManus and Joshua Wu will give a brief overview of the FBAR reporting requirements\, examinations\, and administrative appeals before turning to litigation. They will also discuss the development of FBAR case law\, issues currently in litigation\, and strategies for handling FBAR cases in litigation. This is one call you don’t want to miss! \n\nAbout the Speakers\nBrian McManus\, a partner in the Tax Department of Latham & Watkins\, focuses his practice on civil and criminal tax litigation and controversies. Mr. McManus litigates high stakes tax cases before federal and state courts. He also represents taxpayers in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits\, appeals\, and criminal investigations with the objective of confidentially resolving tax controversies and avoiding litigation. With nearly two decades of “inside the beltway” experience in Washington\, Mr. McManus frequently handles controversy matters with broader tax policy implications. Mr. McManus’ litigation and controversy practice extends to all areas of federal and state taxation\, with an emphasis on disputes involving cross-border and international tax matters\, sophisticated corporate transactions\, enterprise and asset valuations\, transfer pricing\, partnerships\, oil and gas taxation\, tax shelters\, and promoter penalty defense. \nMr. McManus frequently handles sensitive tax matters involving allegations of fraud and potential criminal tax charges. He has helped clients avoid severe civil penalties and criminal prosecution\, and he regularly advises on voluntary disclosure of domestic and offshore filing errors.  His clients include numerous multinational and Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as banking\, insurance\, technology\, energy\, pharmaceuticals\, airlines\, and retail. Mr. McManus has represented several global law and accounting firms\, as well as international charitable organizations\, trust companies\, offshore corporate service providers\, and high net worth families. Mr. McManus is admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals for Federal Claims\, and the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. \n  \nJoshua Wu is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Policy and Planning at the U.S. Department of Justice\, Tax Division. Prior to joining the Tax Division\, Josh worked for several international law firms and represented clients in an array of tax controversies and tax litigation matters before the IRS\, the U.S. Tax Court\, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims\, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Josh received his B.A. from the University of Virginia\, his J.D from Syracuse University College of Law\, and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center. \n\nGround Rules\n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\n\nInterested in Speaking?\nIf you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact john.pontius@pontiustaxlaw.com or danielstrickland@eversheds-sutherland.com. \n\nFor call-in information\, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tax-section-practice-and-procedure-roundtable-call-current-issues-in-fbar-litigation/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T163848
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Section on Taxation: Foreign Tax Credits Lunch Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-depth discussion of the impact of the recent proposed and final Foreign Tax Credit regulations. Panelists\, including tax writers and practitioners\, will discuss both the proposed and final regulations\, how they impact taxpayers and how the government addressed comments made in response to the original proposed regulations. \nAfter completing the course\, participants will better understand the proposed and final Foreign Tax Credit regulations\, including:\n–– aspects of the regulations that are most relevant to businesses;\n–– how the regulations impact the availability of foreign tax credits; and\n–– how Treasury and the IRS addressed the comments made in response to the original proposed regulations \nRegister Online \n\nAgenda\n[12:00 – 12:30 p.m.] Lunch \n[12:30 – 1:45 p.m.] Foreign Tax Credits: A practical discussion \n[1:45 – 2:00 p.m.] Q&A \n\nSpeakers\n\nBarbara Felker\, International Branch Chief\, Internal Revenue Service\nMartin L. Milner\, Principal\, Ernst & Young\nAaron Payne\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nCarol Tello\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nJason Yen\, Attorney Advisor\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nFree! \nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\nCLE\n1.5 CLE and 1.8 CPE credit courtesy of Eversheds Sutherland.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-foreign-tax-credits-lunch-briefing/
LOCATION:Eversheds Sutherland\, 700 Sixth St\, NW\, Suite 700\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation & LGBT Law Section: Diversity in Tax Law
DESCRIPTION:Join the Section on Taxation\, LGBT Law Section\, and Maryland State Bar Association for a panel program on Diversity in Tax Law. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from experienced panelists including Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley of the United States Tax Court and Michael Desmond\, Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service! Head over to Howard University School of Law to be a part of the diversity discussion. Lunch will be served. \nView the Flyer \n\nSpeakers\n\nAndre Barnett\, Tax Counsel\, United States Senate Finance Committee\nMichael Desmond\, Chief Counsel\, Internal Revenue Service\nChief Judge Maurice B. Foley\, United States Tax Court\nAaron Herbert\, Revenue Officer\, District of Columbia Officer of Tax and Revenue\nTiffany Smith\, Chief Tax Counsel\, United States Senate Finance Committee\nDrita Tonuzi\, Deputy Chief Counsel for Operations\, Internal Revenue Service\n\nModerated by Alice Thomas\, Professor\, Howard University School of Law \n\nRegistration\nFree! \n\nSponsors\n\nFederal Bar Association\, LGBT Law Section\nFederal Bar Association\, Section on Taxation\nHoward University School of Law\nMaryland State Bar Association\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jimi Kolawole.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-lgbt-law-section-diversity-in-tax-law/
LOCATION:Howard University School of Law\, 2900 Van Ness Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Law Section,Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:2020 44th Annual Tax Law Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStatement on COVID-19 \nWe 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. \nWhat is the cancellation policy for the Tax Law Conference? \nAt 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. \n\n\nAgenda\nThursday\, March 5\, 2020\n[9:00 – 9:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming Registration\n*Registration Required\n\n[9:45 – 10:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming\nThe Abused Spouse in Innocent Spouse and Collection Contexts\n\n[11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Pro Bono Programming\n\nSettlement Days: Partnering to Support Unrepresented Taxpayers in Tax Court\n\n\nSponsored by Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\n\n\n[1:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Registration Open\n\n[1:55 p.m.] Welcome Remarks\nMarissa Rensen\, FBA Section on Taxation Chair\n\n\n[2:00 – 3:00 p.m.] Ethics\, Health\, and Wellness in the Legal Profession\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Goodwin\n\n[3:15 – 4:15 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\nTax Practice & Procedure:\nChallenges to Regulatory Actions by the I.R.S. and Treasury and the Continuing APA and Deference Battle\nDomestic Corporate Tax:\nSection 355 Update\nTransfer Pricing:\nResolving Transfer Pricing Disputes as Arm’s Length Standard Faces Attacks\nFinancial Products:\nRecent Developments: Guidance on the New Section 163(j)\nTax Accounting:\nTax Accounting Revenue Recognition & Current Developments\n\n\n\n[4:30 – 5:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\n\n\nEnforcement & Criminal Tax\nAvoiding or Not Avoiding Evasion of Payment Prosecutions and the Civil Aftermath\nDomestic Corporate Tax\nProposed Regulations Under Section 382(h) Regarding Built-in Gain & Losses\nTransfer Pricing\nKey Transfer Pricing Planning Considerations Post-TCJA and Beps 2.0\nFinancial Products\nRecent Developments: Guidance on the Transition from LIBOR\nTax Accounting\nBonus Depreciation Latest Developments\n\nFriday\, March 6\, 2020\n[8:00 a.m.] Registration & Breakfast\n\n[9:15 – 10:15 a.m.] Tax Legislative Update\n\n[10:30 – 11:30 a.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\n\n\n Tax Practice & Procedure:\nTCJA Impact on I.R.S Exams\nDomestic Corporate Tax:\nImpact on TCJA on Corporations Part 1 (Section 168(k) Expensing\, Qualified Opportunity Zones\, and Section 245A\nYoung Lawyers:\nWhen A Civil Audit Turns: Navigating an Audit When the Mistakes are not Unintentional\nInternational Tax:\nInternational M&A Panel\nEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation:\nTaxation of Employment Related Settlements\nState & Local Tax:\nConsideration of OECD Pillars in Light of the U.S. State Jurisdiction and Appointment Experience\n\n\n[11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\n\n\nWomen in Tax Law:\nDiversity  – Are Current Initiatives Working in the Public and Private Sector? Where Do We Go from Here?\nDomestic Corporate Tax:\nImpact of TCJA on Corporation Part 2 (GILTI\, FDII\, & BEAT)\nEnforcement & Criminal Tax:\nUse of Date Analytics in Criminal Tax Investigations\nInternational Tax:\nOECD Digital Economy – Pillars 1 & 2\nEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation:\nTax Issues When Employer Welfare Benefits Plans Include Wellness Program – What Works and What Doesn’t\nState & Local Tax:\nFederal Limitations on State Taxation: Charitable Contributions\, PL86-272 and others\n\n\n\n[1:00 – 2:15 p.m.] Keynote Luncheon\nMichael Desmond\, Chief Counsel\, I.R.S.\nWriting Award Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Eversheds Sutherland\n\n[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\n\n\nTax Practice & Procedure:\nInternational Information Reporting Penalties\nHot Topics\nTax & Technology\nEnforcement & Criminal Tax:\nNavigating Virtual Currency Compliance: A Civil and Criminal Perspective\nInternational Tax:\nOutbound Tax Developments\nYoung Tax Lawyers:\nA Reasonable Basis that We Should Reach More Likely than Not – An Introduction to Tax Opinions (and Their Terms of Art)\nPartnerships & Passthroughs\nPassthroughs on My Mind – Part 1\n\n[3:45 – 4:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:\n\n\n\nTax Practice & Procedure:\nBBA Updates\nHot Topics\nCommissioner’s Round Table – A View from the Services & Enforcement Leaders\nEnforcement & Criminal Tax:\nCriminal Tax Sentencing – Best Practices\nInternational Tax:\nInbound Panel\nTax Accounting:\nOpportunity Zone Latest Developments\nPartnerships & Passthroughs\nPassthroughs On My Mind – Part 2\n\n[5:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Ethics\, Data Breaches\, and more\n[6:00 p.m.] Reception\n \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees\nEarly Bird Registration Rates expire after January 31\, 2020. \n\nSustaining Member: Early Bird $280 / Standard $325\nFBA Member: Early Bird $295 / Standard $345\nNonmember: Early Bird $395 / Standard $445\nGovernment/Academic: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75\nStudent: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75\nSponsor Ticket: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250\nSpeaker/Symposia Chair/Section Leader [Private Sector Only]: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250\nAdditional Programming (Registration Required)\n\nPro Bono Program (Thursday AM): Complimentary\n\n\n\nHow to Register \nOnline 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). \nPayment Methods\nAcceptable 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.\nCancellation Policy\nNo 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. \n\nSponsors\n\n[THOUGHT LEADERS] \n \n                   \n \n[EVENT PARTNERS] \nalliantgroup – Baker Hostetler – Baker & McKenzie LLP – Covington & Burling LLP – Crowell & Moring LLP – Deloitte Tax LLP – Ivins\, Phillips & Barker – KPMG LLP – Miller & Chevalier Chartered – Morrison & Foerster LLP – Wolters Kluwer \n[GENERAL SESSIONS] \nEversheds Sutherland LLP – Goodwin – Skadden Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom \n[EXHIBIT] \nTax Analysts/Tax Notes \nContact Elizabeth Johnson if you are interested in sponsoring this event. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Ariel White\, Conference Coordinator.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/taxlaw20/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Tax Section: Young Tax Lawyers Winter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Young Tax Lawyers Group is hosting a happy hour on Thursday\, January 16th at Proper 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Please join us and feel free to bring your colleagues or classmates. \n\nRegistration\nFree! \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Brooke Hrouda or Elizabeth Kanyer.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tax-section-young-tax-lawyers-winter-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Proper 21\, 1319 F St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Tax Section: Practice and Procedure Roundtable Call
DESCRIPTION:Civil Tax Enforcement Priorities\n\nCall in to hear the Director of Collection in the Small Business/Self Employed Division as well as the Director of Examination in the Small Business/Self Employed Division discuss the following civil tax enforcement priorities: state of collections\, passport denials/revocations\, private debt collection\, Taxpayer First Act\, virtual currency\, employment tax\, non-filers\, fraud referrals\, micro-captives\, conservation easements use of data analytics as well as online services (i.e. secure messaging). \n\nSpeakers\n\nPaul J. Mamo\, Director\, Collection in the Small Business/Self Employed Division\nScott Irick\, Director\, Examination in the Small Business/Self Employed Division\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nPaul J. Mamo serves as the Director\, Collection in the Small Business/Self Employed Division\, where he provides executive leadership and direction in the design\, development and delivery of Collection programs and policy in support of comprehensive tax administration programs and taxpayer compliance. Prior to this assignment\, Paul was a member of the IRS Senior Executive Team and served as the Director\, Online Services\, where he managed large-scale agency digital transformation efforts. He coordinated several digital transformational efforts for individual taxpayers such as IRS Direct Pay (allows taxpayers to pay their tax obligations online)\, Online Account (allows taxpayers to see and pay their balance due)\, and the IRS Online Payment Agreement (enables taxpayers to enter into a payment agreement with the IRS). He also led the IRS to begin communicating digitally with taxpayers by launching several Secure Messaging and text chat pilots with various groups of taxpayers to drive taxpayer interactions from paper to secure electronic communications. \nPaul’s other notable digital achievements include a newly organized www.irs.gov\, which showcases a more streamlined website with a robust search function. Paul also held a number of positions within the Wage and Investment (W&I) organization. He served as the Director\, Submission Processing where he was responsible for processing individual and business tax returns through both electronic and paper filing methods. His responsibilities included managing programs and policies for the five W&I processing centers and lockbox bank operations. He also served as the Deputy Director\, Submission Processing\, and as the Field Director\, Ogden Submission Processing Center. In addition\, Paul served as the Director\, National Public Liaison\, and held other executive positions within the IRS Electronic Tax Administration Office. \nPaul also worked at the Office of Management and Budget\, where he helped shape the original Presidential Management Agenda. Paul has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management\, and is a graduate of the Spring 2006 Executive Development Program. Paul is married with 4 children\, and lives in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \nScott Irick is currently the Director\, Examination in the SB/SE Division where he is responsible for providing executive leadership\, shared responsibility and direction in the design\, development\, and delivery of Examination programs and policies that support comprehensive tax administration programs designed to enhance taxpayer compliance. Prior to this position\, Scott served as the Deputy Director\, Examination. Scott previously served as Director\, Examination – Headquarters\, Director\, Field and Campus Policy\, and Director\, Examination Quality and Technical Support in the SB/SE Division\, as well as Director\, Filing and Payment Compliance\, and Field Director\, Compliance Services (Andover) in the W&I Division. \n\nSave the Date\nOur next roundtable call on February 20th will be lead by Gilbert Rothenberg\, former chief of the Appellate Section of the Department of Justice’s Tax Division.  The final topic is not yet finalized. \n\nFor call-in information\, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tax-section-practice-and-procedure-roundtable-call/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Tax Section: Insurance BEAT Lunch Briefing & CLE
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with a discussion of the impact on the insurance industry of the highly anticipated final BEAT regulations released in late November 2019. This panel will discuss the final regulations\, how they impact insurance matters\, and address the comments that were made in response to the original proposed regulations. \nView the Flyer \n\nAgenda\n[12:00 – 12:30 p.m.]        Lunch \n[12:30 – 1:45 p.m.]           The Final BEAT Regulations: Issues for Insurance Companies? \nField of Study: Taxes \nMethod of Engagement: Group Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurja Mitra\, Managing Director\, PWC\nKristan Rizzolo\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nChris Schoen\, Counsel\, Eversheds Sutherland\nAngela Walitt\, Attorney Advisor\, Office of Tax Policy\, US Department of the Treasury\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1:45 – 2:00 p.m.]             Q/A Session \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nFree! \nHow to Register \nContact Kathleen Waddell. \n\nCLE\nCLE credit hours: 1.5 \nCPE credit hours: 1.8 \nCourtesy of Eversheds.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tax-section-insurance-beat-lunch-briefing-cle/
LOCATION:Eversheds Sutherland\, 700 Sixth St\, NW\, Suite 700\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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