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Tax Reform

A lot of questions are swirling around in Washington, D.C. these days as the new President takes charge.  Please join us for an informative session on federal tax reform topics that have the greatest likelihood of occurring.

Speakers:
Robert A Kilinskis, Managing Partner, Deloitte
Alex Brosseau, Senior Manager, Deloitte

Moderator:
Bill Holford, Manager,  Redbox Automated Retail, LLC

Illinois' Independent Tax Tribunal – Taxpayer Benefits To Consider

This session will present an overview of the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal including its establishment, jurisdiction, procedures, decisions and potential changes.  The session will also address when the tax tribunal should be considered to resolve Illinois sales tax issues as well as best practices in anticipation of utilizing the tribunal.

Speakers:
David Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC
Natalie Martin, Kupiec & Martin, LLC
Carrie Merickel, Andersen Tax LLC

Moderator:
David Hughes, Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered

2017 International Tax Update

This will be an international tax update session covering recent regulations and Notices affecting cross-border transactions and international filing requirements.

Speaker:
Elena Mossina, Partner-in-Charge, International Tax Services Sikich LLP

Moderator:
Fuad Saba, FGMK, LLC

New Year, New Federal Tax Changes, New State Impacts: How Will President Trump’s Tax Reform Proposals Impact State Income/Franchise Taxes if Enacted?

In this session you will learn details of the federal income tax proposals being put forth by President Trump and Congressional-proposed alternatives, and how these proposals will impact state business taxes if enacted.  Additionally, the impact of the proposed  interest expense deductibility on the recently promulgated IRC Section 385 Regulations, and resulting consequences to state taxation will also be addressed.

Speakers:
Peter L. Faber, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery (New York City)
Sandra P. McGill, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery (Chicago)

Moderator:
Denise Obrochta, Director-State Tax Audits and Appeals, Walgreens Co.

Tax Return Preparers – Current issues

This session will be an open discussion of issues identified by tax return preparers during this new session of return preparation. Topics include new forms, new disclosures, new identity verification requirements for filing returns during 2017. Come and talk about what you have encountered so far this season and what return preparers need to be aware of at all levels of return preparation.

Moderator:
Scott Milnes, Tax Manager, Serta Simmons Bedding LLC

Tax Accounting Periods & Methods

This session will discuss the basics of tax accounting periods and methods, as well as how those methods can become tax planning opportunities to consider in the current legislative environment.
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Speaker:
Troy Teschke - Senior Manager, EY

Moderator:
Erik Bilbrey - Manager - Tax Accounting, CDK Global, LLC

One Response to the Violence Consuming Chicago's Youth

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) is one of 6 Community Restorative Justice Hubs in Chicago. David Kelly will speak of the Hub and how it enables the community to build relationships and respond to the needs of youth and families who are impacted by violence and incarceration. David will discuss his work in jails and detention centers, as well as how the work of Restorative Justice is making a difference in communities impacted by violence and the trauma that remains.

Speaker:
David Kelly, PBMR

Moderator:
Jim Horvath, The Chicago Tax Club