Joint Meeting of the US and Italy Branches
June 1, 2022
Holland & Knight D.C. Offices
800 17th Street N.W.
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
This event will include speakers from both the US and Italy Branches of IFA, and will conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
Following the Joint Meeting, on Thursday and Friday June 2-3, the USA Branch Annual Conference will be held. A combined registration fee is offered for those
who wish to attend both meetings.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the scope and benefits available from the current U.S.-Italy income tax convention;
- Consider how developments in the OECD may affect cross-border structures, comparing US-based and EU-based multinationals;
- Engage in effective tax planning for client and employers, taking into account especially: recent developments in transfer pricing, potential changes in the international tax laws, and application of new regimes for imposing minimum taxes.
Skill level: intermediate to highly advanced
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live and Group Internet Based
Field of Study: International Taxation
Recommended CPE Credits: TBA
Skill level: intermediate to highly advanced.
No prerequisites or advance preparation required.
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US-ITALY JOINT MEETING AGENDA
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| Wednesday June 1 |
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12:00 – 12:05 p.m. EDT
18:00 – 18:05 CEST
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Welcome Remarks |
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12:05 – 12:45 p.m. EDT
18:08 – 18:45 CEST
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Italy-US income tax treaty: does it still avoid double taxation?
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Moderator - Italy:
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Carlo Paolella, McDermott Will & Emery
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Moderator - US:
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Dirk Suringa, Covington & Burling
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Panelist - Italy:
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Cesare Silvani, Maisto e Associati
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Panelist - US:
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Jason Yen, EY
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12:45 – 1:25 p.m. EDT
18:45 – 19:25 CEST
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Transatlantic transfer pricing: convergence or discrepancies?
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Moderator - Italy:
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Maricla Pennesi, Andersen Italia
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Moderator - US:
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Richard Slowinski, Alston & Bird
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Panelist - Italy:
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Giuseppe Abatista, Salvatore Ferragamo
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Panelist - US:
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Anna Soubbotina, Charles River Associates
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1:25 – 2:05 p.m. EDT
19:25 – 20:05 CEST
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Domestic recent tax developments and changes in the tax environment
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Moderator - Italy:
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Massimo Giaconia, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici
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Moderator - US:
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Loren Ponds, Miller & Chevalier
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Panelist - Italy:
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Pamela Palazzi, Sky Italia
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Panelist - US:
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Kevin M. Jacobs, Alvarez & Marsal Taxand
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2:05 – 2:35 p.m. EDT
20:05 – 20:35 CEST
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Refreshment Break
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2:35 – 3:15 p.m. EDT
20:35 – 21:15 CEST
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Views of Pillar II from the perspective of both countries
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Moderator - Italy:
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Antonio Tomassini, DLA Piper
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Moderator - US:
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Brian Vincent, Economics Partners a Ryan Company
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Panelist - Italy:
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Maria Saccomanni, Unicredit
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Panelist - US:
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Isaac Wood, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury
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3:15 – 3:55 p.m. EDT
21:15 – 21:55 CEST
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The threat of EU tax measures (ATAD and Pillar II) on US investment in the EU
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Moderator - Italy:
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Bernadette Accili, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
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Moderator - US:
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Rafic Barrage, Baker McKenzie
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Panelist - Italy:
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Emiliano Zanotti, EY
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Panelist - US:
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Louise Weingrod, Johnson & Johnson
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3:55 – 4:00 p.m. EDT
21:55 – 22:00 CEST
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Closing Remarks
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4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT
22:00 – 23:00 CEST
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Cocktail Reception
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In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. IFA USA National Registry Sponsor # 112000 (for Group Internet Sessions)
Program Level: Basic-CPE, Intermediate-CLE
Program prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
USA Branch, International Fiscal Association Inc. (IFA USA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional
education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE
Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
National Registry Sponsor #112000
CLE/CPE Information
Recommended CLE credits: 4 Taxation
Recommended CPE credits: 4 Taxes
Sponsors are Welcome!
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact Michael Davis:
E. michaeld@ifausa.org T. (604) 739-4653.
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