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This conference will update Tennessee CPAs and attorneys on state tax law changes and issues affecting their professional practices. The program includes tax experts who provide participants with an update and analysis of developments and tax saving ideas.
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Conference Highlights:
- Legislative Update
- State & Local Tax Update
- Business Structure & Planning Strategies and Opportunities
- Tennessee Tax Planning Roundtable
- Commissioner Update
- TN Department of Revenue Roundtable
- Powering New Growth - Moving Tennessee to a Sustainable Economy
- Perspective on State Revenues
Course Level: Update
TSBA Subject Code: T
CPE Credit: 8
| Registration Fees: |
By Oct. 18 |
After Oct. 18 |
| Member Discount Fee |
$245 |
$285 |
| Conference Fee |
$320 |
$360 |
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| *CLE by any deadline: $12 |
Hotel Information:
Reservations may be made at the Cool Springs Marriott by calling 615/ 261-6100.
Schedule at a Glance
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| 7:30 – 8 a.m. |
Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8 – 8:05 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
| 8:05 – 8:35 a.m. |
Legislative Update
Amanda H. (Mandy) Young, Member, Miller & Martin, PLLC, Nashville, Tenn.
The 2009 legislative session has come and gone - what you need to know about what happened and what you need to know that might happen during the 2010 session. |
| 8:40 – 9:45 a.m. |
State & Local Tax Update
Michael D. Sontag, Esq., Member, Bass, Berry & Sims, PLLC, Nashville, Tenn., Loren Chumley, Principal, KPMG LLP and G. Michael Yopp, Esq., Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, Nashville, Tenn.
This presentation will review the significant legislative, case law and administrative developments that have
occurred in the previous 12 months in Tennessee taxes. The panel will also attempt to highlight the pitfalls and
planning opportunities. |
| 9:45 – 10 a.m. |
Networking Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 10 – 10:50 a.m. |
Business Structure & Planning Strategies and Opportunities
John B. Burns, Member, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, Nashville, Tenn.
This session will be a discussion of opportunities to contain and minimize taxes. |
| 10:55 – 11:45 a.m. |
Tennessee Tax Planning Roundtable
Michael D. Sontag, Esq., Member, Bass, Berry & Sims, PLLC, Nashville, Tenn., G. Michael Yopp, Esq., Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, Nashville, Tenn. and John B. Burns, Member, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, Nashville, Tenn.
Join this panel of experts as they delve into and discuss Tennessee Tax Planning. Session moderated by Brian McCuller, CPA, JD, Thompson Dunavant PLC, Memphis, Tenn. |
11:45 a.m. –
12:25 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:25 – 1 p.m. |
Commissioner’s Update
Reagan Farr, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Revenue, Nashville, Tenn.
Commissioner Reagan Farr will provide the latest news from the department to practitioners during the annual tax conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about legislative changes, departmental initiatives and other important updates from the state’s top tax administrator. Make plans now to attend this session that will include timely information of importance to you and your clients.
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| 1:05 – 1:55 p.m. |
Department of Revenue Roundtable
Glen Page, Deputy Commissioner, David Gerregano, General Council, Stacy Gibson, Audit Director and Amy Green, Tax Audit Manager, Tennessee Department of Revenue, Nashville, Tenn.
Attendees should take this opportunity to pose questions to members of the leadership team of the state’s tax
agency. Deputy Commissioner Glen Page, Audit Director Stacy Gibson, General Council David Gerregano and
Tax Manager Amy Green will guide this informative Department of Revenue roundtable discussion of current
issues and developments in state and local tax. Session moderated by Brian McCuller, CPA, JD, Thompson
Dunavant PLC, Memphis, Tenn. |
| 1:55 – 2:10 p.m. |
Networking Break & Exhibit Viewing |
| 2:10 – 3 p.m. |
Powering New Growth - Moving Tennessee to a Sustainable Economy
Jennifer Hagan-Dier, Assistant Commissioner & ECD Liaison, and Matthew H. Kisber, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community
Development, Nashville, Tenn.
Join ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber and Assistant Commissioner of Revenue Jennifer Hagan-Dier for an
overview of how ECD and Revenue work together to power new growth in Tennessee with flexible and creative
tax incentives. |
| 3:05 – 4:05 p.m. |
Perspective on State Revenues
Craig Fitzhugh, Tennessee State Representative, Ripley, Tenn.
This final session of the day will review state revenues and the challenges. |
| 4:05 p.m. |
Conference Adjourns/Evaluations |
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Registration Information
Enroll soon because space is limited. Register by Oct. 18 to pay the discounted registration fee. Registrations must be received seven days prior to the event in order to guarantee a seat and course materials. Allow approximately one week for receipt of confirmation.
Cancellations and Substitutions: Cancellations received by Oct. 25 will be assessed a $30 administrative fee. Cancellations received between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1 will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50 percent of the program fee. No refunds are given on or after the date of the program. A $30 administrative fee will be assessed for all substitutions and transfers. Registrants may substitute another individual up to the day before the conference. TSCPA must be notified in advance to ensure proper CPE and CLE credit.
CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Credit: The Tennessee Society of CPAs has been granted accredited sponsor status for continuing legal education (CLE) in Tennessee. If you would like to receive CLE credit for this conference, you must advise TSCPA in advance and provide your board of professional responsibility (BPR) number so that the proper paperwork can be completed, and you must remit $12 in addition to the regular conference fee to cover administrative costs.
Registration Fee Includes: conference, session highlights, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks
Suggested Dress: business casual.
TSCPA provides you with a Proof of Attendance that serves as your permanent record of participation. The Proof of Attendance, noting the credits earned, will be e-mailed within two weeks of the program.
If you have special needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please attach a written description or call the society office at 615/377-3825 or 1-800/762-0272.
4 Easy Ways to Register
By Internet
Online registration
By Fax
615/309-8054 or 615/377-3904
By Mail
Mail completed registration form and payment to:
Educational & Memorial Foundation of TSCPA
201 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN 37027
By Phone
1-800/762-0272 or 615/377-3825
This conference is presented by The Educational & Memorial Foundation of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the TSCPA State Tax Conference Committee.
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