Institute for Professionals in Taxation

We’re halfway through Sales Tax School II in Atlanta!

So far this week, attendees have worked through constitutional law, ethics, and a range of industry-specific applications from manufacturing and construction contracting to telecommunications, software, and leasing. Sessions have also covered advanced audit management, taxpayer remedies, and statistical and block sampling, with workshops reinforcing each concept through practical application.

As the School moves into its second half, participants will be applying what they’ve learned to additional advanced topics and real-world scenarios.

The 2026 Credits & Incentives School begins next week in Atlanta.

This comprehensive program brings together tax professionals for five days of in-depth, practical learning focused on credits & incentives, including site selection, discretionary & statutory incentives, cost modeling, negotiation strategy, and tax credit monetization.

Sessions are led by experts from organizations including Crowe, Cognizant, Darden, JLL, KBKG, VisionFirst Advisors, Vista Site Selection, plus more. Real-world insight is brought directly into the classroom.

View the program brochure here: https://lnkd.in/eCUHn9Et

Today marks the kickoff of Sales Tax School II in Atlanta, and we're off to a strong start!

Tax professionals from across the country have gathered at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center for a full week of advanced, practical learning designed for sales and use tax practitioners. From constitutional law and ethics to industry-specific applications and audit strategy, this School dives deep into the concepts that matter most in today’s evolving SALT landscape.

Sales Tax School II begins next week in Atlanta.

This intermediate-level School brings together sales & use tax professionals for five days of practical learning, covering everything from constitutional law and audit strategy to emerging issues in e-commerce, software, and telecommunications.

Sessions are led by experts from organizations including AT&T, Forvis Mazars, BDO USA, Floor & Decor, Hilton Worldwide, Indeed, DuPont, plus more. Real-world insight is brought directly into the classroom.

Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/ezabNjiG

Registration is open for the 2026 State Income Tax School.

Led by a professionally diverse faculty, attendees of this comprehensive four-day School will gain hands-on experience navigating complex topics in the state income tax field, including:
• Nexus and entity concerns
• Separate and consolidated/combined return issues
• Apportionment complexities
• Reorganizations and mergers
• Tax planning nuances

Participants will also earn up to 31.9 continuing education credits.

Secure your spot today and advance your career: https://ow.ly/8arO50YH54g

Master VAT essentials, navigate compliance, and apply your expertise with confidence at the 2026 Value Added Tax School. This program provides state and local tax professionals with the tools needed for immediate real-world application.

Attendees will:
• Gain practical insights from industry leaders
• Deepen VAT knowledge through interactive sessions
• Earn approximately 30 hours of CE credit

Secure your $100 registration savings by April 18: https://lnkd.in/eDDEExyA

There’s still time to strengthen your expertise in credits & incentives.

Join us at the 2026 Credits & Incentives School in Atlanta and gain the practical knowledge & confidence to navigate today’s complex C&I landscape. Designed for professionals with foundational knowledge, this five-day School delivers the tools you need to make more informed decisions and create greater value in your day-to-day work.

• Apply concepts through real-world case studies and group discussion
• Strengthen skills in site selection, negotiation, and cost modeling
• Better navigate compliance, monetization, and incentive strategy
• Earn up to 33 hours of continuing education credit

Register now—there’s still time to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eG7KS2Xi

Four program tracks. One unmatched educational experience.

The 50th Annual Conference features the most expansive and discipline-focused educational programming in IPT history. With four dedicated program tracks across state & local tax disciplines, this Conference is built for every professional and sets a new standard for .

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekAQ-ABJ

Congratulations to the 2026 IPT Award Recipients!🎉

Nominated by their peers, these members are being recognized for their outstanding service, engagement, and leadership. Through their time, expertise, and dedication, they have made significant impacts within IPT, their disciplines, and across the state & local tax community.

Please congratulate these exceptional professionals:
• Distinguished Service Award: Gene Johnson, CMI
• Special Service Award: Gerry Amoroso
• Special Service Award: Carolyn Shantz, CPA, CMI
• Property Tax Member of the Year: Hamid "Henry" Mehrdad, CMI
• State Income Tax Member of the Year: Jennifer Waryjas
• Credits & Incentives Member of the Year: Tim Parrish
• Instructor of the Year - Sales Tax: Christine Macciomei
• Emerging Leader Award: James T. Ryan III, Esq., CMI

Celebrate these honorees in person at the 2026 IPT Awards Ceremony on June 23, held during the Annual Conference.

Learn more about the IPT Awards Program: https://lnkd.in/e6fi43NS

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We’re proud to recognize Citrin Cooperman as an IPT Foundational Partner!

Support from partners like Citrin Cooperman helps advance our educational programs and expand professional development opportunities for the network. Their commitment to learning and industry engagement strengthens the profession each and every day.

Thank you, Citrin Cooperman, for your continued commitment.