 Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Grand Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
| |  Wednesday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 9, at 3:30 p.m. |
Welcome
Now in its 14th year, this value–driven forum offers businesses the opportunity to hear from and interact with leading practitioners, industry peers, and colleagues from across the country. Gain practical insight on how businesses can take the lead in light of the recently enacted federal tax changes, and in spite of more assertive state tax agencies and further–reaching state taxation schemes overall—to better position for more favorable outcomes in this ever–changing state tax environment.
Highlights include: | | • Hearing directly from Deloitte’s tax policy specialist Jonathan Traub and from Ira Kalish, Deloitte’s Chief Global Economist, for discussions on tax policy and politics in the Trump administration, as well as thoughts on the current state of the economy and what to expect in 2018
• Given the many important state implications surrounding federal tax reforms, how businesses may tactically organize and manage their daily corporate operations in preparation for imminent state tax audits and possible controversies
• Potential opportunities available to businesses due to the recently enacted federal tax changes, as well as to those undergoing audit–including refunds and offsets
• Exploring the breadth and evolving landscape of state taxation regime changes and reforms—including the recently enacted federal and international tax-related changes
• The importance of effectively presenting the facts in an ongoing audit, handling related requests for documents and interviews, negotiating settlements, and preparing for and managing post–assessment appeals
• Corporate governance perspectives on tax matters including government and industry regulations and/or limitations
• State tax implications of IRS controversies—including why state tax professionals should be aware and involved with federal income tax audits, controversies, and settlements |
Who should attend
Multistate tax professionals including vice presidents of tax, tax directors, state tax directors, state tax managers, and other multistate tax specialists seeking expert discussion of the latest in state tax technical, legislative, and planning developments.
Start/end dates and times
The registration desk for The 2018 National Multistate Tax Symposium opens at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7. There are two bonus presentations which you can attend on Wednesday: "Accounting for state taxes" from 2:00-3:30 p.m., and "Florida tax developments" from 3:30-5:00 p.m. On Thursday from 7:30-8:25 a.m., there is an additional bonus session entitled "Ethics for state tax industry executives—Complex situations". The welcome reception at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday officially kicks off The Symposium. The Symposium ends Friday, February 9, at 3:30 p.m.
Meals
All meals and receptions will be provided for paid attendees beginning with a welcome reception on Wednesday, February 7, and concluding with lunch on Friday, February 9. Your guests are invited to attend Wednesday's welcome reception. The welcome reception is geared toward adults, with appetizers and drinks. Thursday's dinner is more family friendly and no charge for your guests to attend.
Welcome reception
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – Join The National Multistate Tax Symposium speakers and Advisory Board members at the Summerhouse Patio and Beach Bar for appetizers and cocktails. Network with fellow tax executives and prepare to enjoy the next two days.
Dinner
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Join us for a relaxed dinner with your fellow conference colleagues and their guests and families. Enjoy great food with a few surprises for the kids, as well as an outdoor reception featuring drinks, dessert and spectacular fireworks over the water.
Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for daytime sessions. Casual attire is encouraged for Wednesday's welcome reception and Thursday's dinner.
