In this issue:
- Free CLE for Tax Section Members.
- December 2 International Tax Division Happy Hour.
- Registration for the 2021 International Tax Conference and Boot Camp.
- Bob Panoff selected as 2021 Chair of the IRS Advisory Council SBSE Subgroup.
- Section members earn Florida Bar board certification in Tax Law.
- National Tax Moot Court Competition judges needed April 1 - 3.
- Tax Section Mental Health & Wellness Initiative (MHWI).
- Ullman Year in Review on YouTube (4-part series).
- Hall of Champions Interview With Guy E. Whitesman.
- Sponsor spotlight: Business Valuation Analysts.
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Best Wishes and Thank You to Leslie Reithmiller
Program Administrator Leslie Reithmiller has been an integral part of the Tax Section since 2018. We are sad to see her leave—and we will miss her tremendously—but wish her well in her new role as Assistant to The Florida Bar President. Leslie and Bar leaders have implemented a transition plan to ensure that the work and initiatives of the Tax Section continue with as little disruption possible. Leslie will be working one-on-one with the section’s new administrator as soon as that role is assigned and she will be available for ongoing support as the new program administrator learns the ins and outs of the section.
In an email, Leslie wrote, "I can’t tell you how much I value the time I’ve had with you all as your program administrator. My introduction to The Florida Bar almost three years ago was largely through the lens of the Tax Section and its activities. You all were so incredibly gracious and kind to me as the 'new kid on the block' during those first several months, and I’m happy to have played a small part in the great work you do. I respect you deeply for your dedication to the Tax Section and for the wonderful people you are. Being surrounded by folks smarter than me these last few years has made me better professionally and personally."
Congratulations, Leslie, and thank you for your expertise, creativity, professionalism and dedication to the Tax Section. We will miss you!
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Leslie Reithmiller, fourth from the left, with the Directors' Committee during the 2019 Fall Meeting in St. Petersburg. |
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Free CLE for Tax Section Members |
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Registration is required in order to receive the join link. Tax Section members free. Non-section members $75 (includes membership to the Tax Section). 1.0 CLE credit.
The Zoom join link will be provided to registrants prior to the webinar. The registration cutoff is 11:30 a.m. on the dates of the presentation.
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Wednesday, Dec. 9, 12 - 1 PM on Zoom, presented by Charlotte Erdmann. Approved for 1 General CLE credit. Tax Section members free; non-section members $75 (includes Tax Section membership). The Zoom join link will be provided to registrants prior to the presentation. The registration cutoff is 11:30 a.m. on the date of the presentation.
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December 2 International Tax Division Happy Hour |
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Don't miss your chance to network with members of the International Tax Division on December 2 at 5 PM Eastern. The happy hour is open to all; please invite a friend. Members who are actively involved (or want to become actively involved) in the International Tax Division should attend. Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Jan. 13 Virtual Boot Camp and Jan. 14-15 International Tax Conference—Same-Day or 90-Day On-Demand Access |
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Registrants enjoy 90-day on-demand access to each program.
The January 13 6th Annual International Tax Boot Camp is an introductory level program designed to prepare you with a foundational understanding of international tax. The Boot Camp will cover the basic topics of international inbound and outbound taxation as well as international tax forms. Attend this program to be prepared for the substantive content covered during the 2-day International Tax Conference. This year, the Boot Camp will be offered completely virtually. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
The January 14-15 39th Annual International Tax Conference is a 2-day program that provides substantive content for certified public accountants and licensed attorneys with a specialization in tax. With changes and developments happening in international finance every day, there’s only one conference in Florida that you can trust to provide the knowledge needed for your multinational organization or clients. This year, the ITC will be offered completely virtually. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig will be a presenter on Day 1 of the 2021 International Tax Conference on "International Initiatives for 2021 and Beyond: What to Expect from the IRS."
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Congratulations to Bob Panoff |
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Robert E. “Bob” Panoff, a past chair of the Florida Bar Tax Section, has been selected as Chair of the Small Business/Self Employed Subgroup of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council for the 2021 year. Bob is a member of IRSAC for the 2020 through 2022 term.
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The SBSE Subgroup consults with and provides advice to the SBSE business operating division, which has more than 23,000 employees and is the division with which most tax attorneys interface. |
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Tax Section Members Earn Board Certification |
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Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are “Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise.” Only 197 attorneys have earned Florida Bar board certification in Tax Law.
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Purcell, Flanagan, Hay & Greene
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Frazier & Frazier, Attorneys at Law, P.A.
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Available 24/7 on the Section's YouTube Channel |
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The Tax Section's monthly free CLE series is a benefit of your section membership. Now that the CLEs are recorded on Zoom, we have made them available to you online so you can watch or listen any time. The latest additions to the section's YouTube Channel are:
4000 Ullman Year in Review
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Segment1: Scott St. Amand, Mark Brown and Christopher Weeg
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Segment 2: Charlotte Erdmann and Natalie Roberts
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Segment 3: H. French Brown, IV, Karen J. Lapekas, Nathan L. Wadlinger and Harris L. Bonnette, Jr.
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Segment 4: Ileana Garcia and Michael A. Lampert
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Bookmark bit.ly/Tax_CLE to go directly to on-demand and podcast Tax Law CLE.
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Tax Section "Save the Dates" |
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February 18, 2021, 12 – 1 PM
Free Zoom CLE – Battle of the Records in Florida Tax Audits
March 26, 2021, Time TBD
Webcast – Creditor Protection Nuts & Bolts
April 29 – May 1, 2021
Tax Section Annual Meeting
The Westin Tampa Waterside
April 30, 2021
CLE – The Taxation of Real Estate
The Westin Tampa Waterside + Live Webcast
July 2 – 4, 2021
Tax Section Organizational Meeting
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
October 15 – 17, 2021
Tax Section Fall Meeting
The Breakers Palm Beach
February 17 – 19, 2022
Tax Section Directors’ Meeting
The Driskell, Austin, TX
January 12, 2022
ITC Boot Camp
JW Marriott Miami
January 13 – 14, 2022
International Tax Conference
JW Marriott Miami
May 19 – 21, 2022
Tax Section Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort
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The best thing you can do to improve your mental health and wellness is to invest in yourself. You are worth it, and The Florida Bar Mental Health and Wellness Center is available free of charge to help you. Please, take five minutes today to visit the wellness center. If you learn one thing that helps you or someone you know improve their mental health and wellness, then today would be a highly successful day!
The two main goals of the section's MHWI will be (1) to inform you of the many wonderful mental health and wellness resources that are already available to you (e.g., The Florida Bar Mental Health and Wellness Center), and (2) to create original resources that are specifically relevant to Tax Section members. The MHWI will seek to provide you with support for comprehensive wellness including mental health, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, and other important health needs. Please contact section consultant Lisa Tipton at [email protected] if you would like to be added to the MHWI mailing list. Please email Christopher Callahan or Dana Apfelbaum if you would like to actively participate in developing the MHWI.
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2021 National Tax Moot Court Competition |
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The time for the 2021 National Tax Moot Court Competition is fast approaching. Please help the competition by serving as a judge!
Given the current environment caused by COVID-19 and the general social distancing guidelines set out by the CDC, the Tax Section is joining with Stetson University College of Law to conduct the first ever virtual National Tax Moot Court Competition for 2021. While we are still finalizing some of the details, we anticipate that the competition will be held through a Zoom meeting format. While many individuals have become familiar with Zoom meetings, we also plan to have a “judges only” orientation to discuss the new virtual competition format and rules (at a date and time TBD).
The competition brings together (virtually) 16 teams from law schools around the country to compete on a tax-related topic. It will be held virtually from April 1-2, 2021. Serving as a judge is a very rewarding experience and it involves a minimal time commitment. For those willing to serve, we will provide you with a copy of the problem and a bench brief to assist you in preparing for your service as a judge.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be provided.
Please volunteer to judge any of the following oral argument rounds (feel free to sign up for more than one round):
Rounds/dates, judge arrival times and approximate departure times:
Round 1: Thursday, April 1 (morning), 8:45 AM–12:15 PM
Round 2: Thursday, April 1 (afternoon), 1:15 PM–4:30 PM
Round 3: Friday, April 2 (morning), 8:15 AM–12:30 PM
Round 4: Friday, April 2 (afternoon), 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
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If you would like to serve as a judge for the competition or have any questions, please reply to this email or contact us at [email protected] or (813) 506-5137. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Justin Wallace
Co-Chair, Florida Bar Tax Section National Tax Moot Court Competition
Brian Howsare
Co-Chair, Florida Bar Tax Section National Tax Moot Court Competition
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Hall of Champions Interview With Guy E. Whitesman |
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The purpose of the Florida Bar Tax Section's “Hall of Champions” Interview Series is to record and preserve the wisdom of those lawyers who have meant so much to the development of tax law and policy in Florida.
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More information about Mr. Whitesman and his practice may be found here.
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Featured Tax Section Sponsor: Business Valuation Analysts |
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Business Valuation Analysts, LLC concentrates its professional services in the valuation of private businesses and business interests for two broad purposes, valuations prepared for federal tax and corporate transactional purposes. |
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BVA focuses its efforts on providing services that best meet the needs of its clients.
The company was founded in 2007 and has had successful completion of over 1,500 engagements. BVA’s work is routinely accepted by governmental agencies such as the IRS, and preeminent law and accounting firms across the country. The company offers broad industry experience and has assisted hundreds of clients and professional advisors. BVA professionals frequently present and publish on the topic of business valuation. For more information, please contact BVA President and Senior Analyst Timothy K. Bronza at [email protected] or (407) 599-2825. |
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Thank You to Our Tax Section Annual Sponsors |
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