Government Comment: Application of the Active Trade or Business Requirement under Section 355(b)
On July 17, 2019 the Section submitted comments regarding application of the Active Trade or Business Requirement under Section 355(b)
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This meeting brings together the nation’s leading tax practitioners to discuss current issues, topics and legislation. This two-day meeting will give you the resources and information you need on the latest developments, strategies and techniques to represent and meet the needs of your clients and take your practice to the next level. Attendees, speakers and guests include high-level government officials, judges, corporate counsel, and private practitioners engaged in all aspects of tax law.
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Government Comment: Section 4960, Notice 2019-9 and Volunteers Providing Services to Tax-Exempt Organizations
On July 12, 2019 comments on the proposed regulations regarding Section 4960, Notice 2019-9 and volunteers providing services to tax-exempt organizations.
2019 Young Tax Lawyers Symposium
The Young Tax Lawyers Symposium will provide young attorneys and students an opportunity to hear from practitioners and government officials on a variety of issues that are not covered in most law school courses. Topics discussed include fundamentals of tax litigation, the impact of the 2017 Tax Act on pass-through entities, basis and cost recovery in the international provisions of the 2017 Tax Act, and ethics in tax law.
Announcing People in Tax Podcasts
People in Tax Podcasts are interviews with tax lawyers providing insight into career trajectories, from education through involvement in the Tax Section’s many activities. Access through this site or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Now Available: ABA Tax Times, Spring 2019
“On May 9-11, 2019, the Tax Section held its May Tax Meeting in Washington, DC. Representatives from the IRS and Treasury were able to attend the May meeting and shared their perspectives on recent developments. The featured speaker at the plenary session on Saturday, May 11, was IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig.” —Eric Solomon
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Recent Publications
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The Property Tax Deskbook, 23rd Edition, 2018
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Effectively Representing Your Client Before the IRS, 7th Edition
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Sales & Use Tax Deskbook, 31st Edition, 2017-2018
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