Meeting Materials Now Available!
The meeting materials for 2019 Midyear are now available. Check back for updates.
Hotel & Travel
Conference Hotel - Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
Those wishing to make a reservation at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans may do so online here.
Or please call 1-888-421-1442 and reference ABA Section of Taxation 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting when calling.
The deadline for reservations is Thursday, December 13th, 2018.
The special negotiated group rates are:
$259 Single/Double Occupancy
Rate includes complimentary health club access and guest room wireless internet access.
Rates are exclusive of occupancy and rooms tax.
*Attendees are strongly encouraged to make reservations early, as the Hyatt Regency New Orleans may sell out; sleeping rooms are limited.*
Travel Information
ABA NEGOTIATED AIRFARE DISCOUNTS – AVAILABLE ONLINE!
With ABA Egencia*, you can automatically obtain ABA negotiated airfare discounts for travel to the ABA Meetings. ABA Egencia enables you to purchase the best airfare at the time of booking, by providing you with the ability to search for and compare fares from virtually every airline serving the destination.
Reservations with ABA Egencia can be made online or offline. For offline reservations, call (877) 833-6285. ABA Egencia is available online via ABA Travel Services*.
*A Travel Profile is required when booking airline reservations with ABA Egencia, click for more information.
Final Program
Click here to view the updated schedule for the 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting.
Things to Do in New Orleans
Explore New Orlean’s best, including great restaurants, sights to see, and experiences not to be missed. A copy of this Explore New Orleans guide will be available at the Conference Registration Desk. We hope you enjoy the suggested attractions!
For more information on how to schedule tours and for additional recommendations, click here to access Hyatt E-Concierge, a unique online service that helps you customize your trip and save precious time by booking, reserving or scheduling suggested activities in advance. Contact Hyatt Regency New Orleans Concierge directly at 504-561-1234 or NewOrleans@HyattE-Concierge.com
Policies & Information
Registration Fees
Early Bird rate extended!
Early Bird Registration Fees (by Thursday, December 13th)
$695 Section of Taxation Members
$770 All other ABA Members
$375 Young Lawyers (under 36 years old or admitted to practice for five years or less)
$165 Government / Academic / Non-Profit
$905 All non-ABA Attendees
$25 Full-Time LITC Employee
FREE Full-time J.D., LL.M., or M.T. Candidates (No CLE Credit)
Law Student registrants, who are current nonmembers, will also receive complimentary membership to the ABA and the Section of Taxation
FREE** First-Time Section Attendee
**Requirement: Taxation Member and first Tax Section meeting attended.
Registration Policy
Any individual attending any part of the 2019 Midyear Meeting, regardless if he or she speaks, must register and pay the registration fee. Shared registrations are not permitted. Companions are defined as non-Section members not attending substantive meetings. Any companion attending substantive programs must register and pay either the Section member or non-Section member registration fee, whichever is applicable.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellations and requests for refunds of registration fees or ticketed event fees must be received in writing and postmarked, faxed or emailed by January 11, 2019 to receive a refund. All refund requests will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after the January 11, 2019 deadline. To request a refund or substitution, please e-mail the Tax Section (taxlserve@americanbar.org).
Scholarship Information
Scholarships to defray tuition expense for this program are available upon application on a case-by-case basis. To request a scholarship application, please e-mail the Tax Section (taxlserve@americanbar.org).
Content Disclaimer
All meeting content, including live, recorded, and written presentations, represents the opinions of the authors and speakers and should not be construed to be those of either the American Bar Association or Section of Taxation unless adopted pursuant to the bylaws of the Association. Nothing contained herein is to be considered as the rendering of legal advice for specific cases, and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice from their own legal counsel. This meeting content and any forms and agreements herein are intended for educational and informational purposes only.
All rights reserved. No part of these materials may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the American Bar Association.
Photography and Video
Note that by attending the conference, attendees have agreed to the terms of the American Bar Association Image/Audio/Video Release Form which allows images, audio, and video recorded on site to be used for educational and promotional purposes.
Contact tax@americanbar.org with questions.
Sponsorship Information
Information on 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting Sponsors available here.
CLE Information
States typically decide whether a program qualifies for CLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.
The ABA directly applies for and ordinarily receives credit for live, in-person programs in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MP, MT, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, and WV.
Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. View accreditation information for your state. Special rules apply to lawyers from the following states:
Arizona: The State Bar of Arizona does not certify MCLE courses or providers. You must independently review Arizona MCLE regulations and make your own determination as to whether a program qualifies for credit towards your MCLE requirements.
Florida: You are eligible to receive credit for this program through Florida’s reciprocity provision. ABA programs are approved in New York and many other states. To have credit for this program posted to your CLE total, email or fax the Uniform Certificate of Attendance and the program agenda to the Florida Bar. View contact information for the Florida Bar. There is no fee for you to use the reciprocity provision.
Idaho: You may self-submit this program for CLE approval by sending the Application for CLE credit to the Idaho State Bar with the required attachments. You can download a copy of the program brochure/agenda from an ABA program’s website, or print a copy of the program web page if no separate brochure available for submission with your application. There is no fee for this submission.
Nebraska: You may self-submit this program for CLE approval after attending the program by logging into your personal MCLE account with the Nebraska MCLE Commission. There is no fee for this submission and a response is generally received within 3-5 days.
New Hampshire: The New Hampshire MCLE Board does not certify MCLE courses or providers. You must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report your attendance online at www.nhbar.org/NHMCLE.
New Jersey: You are eligible for credit for this program under New Jersey reciprocity provision if another state grants credit for it. ABA programs are approved in New York and many other states.
New York: This transitional CLE program is approved for all New York-licensed attorneys in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board. Both experienced and newly admitted attorneys may earn New York credit with this program.
Rhode Island: You may self-submit this program for CLE approval online, under Course Accreditation (Appendix D), at the time of attendance reporting. There is no fee for self-submission.
Wyoming: You may self-submit this program for CLE approval within a reasonable time after attending the program by completing Application for CLE credit. This is the same form that is currently required for attendance reporting. There is no fee for self-submission.
All attorneys may click here to view additional MCLE information for your jurisdiction.
CPE Information
The American Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
Recommended CPE Credits and Fields of Study: Program attendees can earn CPE credits in the Taxes field of study
Prerequisites: Previous experience in tax law; Advanced Preparation: None; Program Level: Intermediate; Delivery Method: Group-Live
Scholarship Information
A limited number of scholarships to defray tuition expenses are available for this program. To request a scholarship application, please contact the Section (taxlserve@americanbar.org). Scholarship applications must be received no later than 30 days prior to the program. For programs with tuition costs over $500, qualifying attorneys will receive at least a 50% reduction in the registration fee.
Registration Mail / Fax Form
Download a hardcopy registration form
Contact Us
Questions?
Send a message to the Meetings Registrar at taxmeeting@americanbar.org
or call: 202-662-8670
Scholarship Information
A limited number of scholarships to defray tuition expenses are available for this program. To request a scholarship application, please contact the Section at taxlserve@americanbar.org or 202-662-8670. Scholarship applications must be received no later than 30 days prior to the program. For programs with tuition costs over $500, qualifying attorneys will receive at least a 50% reduction in the registration fee.