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Welcome to IFA USA Branch Website

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PARENT ORGANIZATION

Formed in 1938, the International Fiscal Association (IFA) is a leading non-governmental, international organization dealing with tax matters. Headquartered in Rotterdam, IFA is comprised of company tax personnel, tax advisers, university professors, and government officials. IFA provides a unique forum for discussing international tax questions. IFA now has approximately 10,000 members worldwide in over 90 countries, of which 45 have national branches. The objectives of IFA are the study and advancement of international and comparative fiscal law and the financial and economic aspects of taxation.

USA BRANCH

The USA Branch is the largest IFA branch, with approximately 1,000 members. The Branch is divided into 15 regions, each headed by a Regional Vice President (RVP) and a local committee. The Regions are active and routinely host events and conferences for members and guests. The locations of the regions and the contact information for the RVPs can be found by clicking on the "Organization" section above.

The USA Branch hosts a two-day conference in late February/early March of each year consisting of presentations by eminent international tax experts on topics, planning ideas and issues of current importance. The venue rotates among Washington, DC, New York, NY, and other cities (the 2010 Conference will be held held in Philadelphia). The current schedule of IFA programs and conferences is available in the "Events" section in the right-hand column.

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Peter Blessing, Membership Chair for the USA Branch for further information on benefits of IFA membership.



IFA Boston 2012 Congress: Registration Now Open!

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5th Annual U.S.-Latin American Tax Planning Strategies Conference

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Westchester-Connecticut Luncheon Series: Register Today!

Westchester-Connecticut Luncheon Series
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Program: 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Session 9 of 9
 
TOPIC: TBA
 
Overview:
Each meeting will offer you an excellent opportunity to make contacts and stay abreast of all the latest international tax developments (attached is a list of recent presentations). We urge you to join now, come to every meeting to expand your network and technical expertise, and take advantage of our low fees.

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Triangle Region "Kick-Off" Meeting and Tax Seminar

Triangle Region "Kick-Off" Meeting
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Program: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
 
TOPIC: Latest Improvements to UK Rules
 
Overview:
We are excited to announce that the IFA Triangle Chapter has scheduled its inaugural Chapter meeting for Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Kevin Phillips, international tax partner with Baker Tilly UK, will be here to discuss the new UK budget proposals. These proposals significantly modify the controlled foreign company rules, making the UK a much more attractive location for holding companies. The new budget also introduces a new R&D incentive, and reduces the corporate income tax rates.

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IFA Boston 2012 - The Esteemed Professor Hugh Ault

IFA Boston 2012: International Taxation May 2012 (Volume 6)
 
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Professor Hugh Ault is featured in this 3rd installment of his IFA Boston 2012 for International Taxation series by Roger Wheeler.
 
Professor Ault is currently a Senior Advisor at the OECD and Professor at Boston College Law School. He has made significant contributions to international tax over a 40-year career as a teacher, scholar, mentor and advisor, and has written extensively on US and comparative tax law, and international tax issues. He has been a very active member of IFA and is currently the chair of the Jury that awards the annual Mitchell B. Carroll writing prize.
 
In recognition of Professor Ault’s 40-year career, many of his friends in the profession are holding a special conference in his honor on Saturday, September 29, 2012, the day preceding the opening of the Boston Congress.
 
Roger Wheeler is a Past President of IFA USA, the former Chief Tax Office of General Motors and is now a consultant with KPMG LLPs Washington National Tax practice.

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Graduate Tax Programs Database

For those considering an advanced tax degree and those looking for opportunities to hire new graduates, this website includes a database listing every graduate tax program in the country with details for contacting the school to get more information. The database, which was prepared by Prof. Brigitte Muehlmann, tax professor at Suffolk University in Boston and long-time member of the USA Branch, also highlights those cases where a USA Branch member is involved with a given program, either as an administrator or as a professor.

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