The American Bar Association (ABA) has revealed that a staff member had diverted about $1.3 million from the organization over a period of eight years. The theft was made public via the company’s annual tax form, a form 990. Tax-exempt organizations are required to file an informational return each year with the Internal Revenue Service…
Looking for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced details of the 2015 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. The forums last three days and over that time, there will be more than 40 seminars and workshops. Those seminars and workshops will provide up to 18 CPE credits for enrolled agents, certified…
The ABA Section of Taxation has announced the winners of its 10th Annual Law Student Tax Challenge: Wes Hill and Sims Rhyne III of Samford University School of Law were awarded first place in the J.D. Division. Judson Bryant and John Goodell of Northwestern University School of Law were awarded first place in the LL.M….
This just in from the ABA: The American Bar Association Section of Taxation announced the recipients of its 2010 Nolan Fellowships to be awarded during a luncheon at the section’s Midyear Meeting in San Antonio on Jan. 23. Nolan Fellows are young tax lawyers who are actively involved in the section and have demonstrated leadership…
Voting is now closed for the ABA Blawg 100. Thanks so much to those of you who voted for me, I appreciate it (and I didn’t even have to pay you to do it)! Alas, I didn’t win – Corporate Counsel Blog gets those honors. But despite the fact that it sounds hokey, it really…
More back to school! The ABA Section of Taxation Young Lawyers Forum has released the 2009 Tax Challenge Problems, as well as lots of updated info for the 9th Annual Law Student Tax Challenge. An alternative to traditional moot court competitions (and boy, as someone who hated the entire moot court experience, I think this…
The American Bar Association Section of Taxation has announced that it is accepting applications for its Public Service Fellowship program. The Section will award two fellowships for 2010-2012 to recent law school graduates or judicial clerks. To qualify, you need to obtain a position with a qualifying “sponsoring organization” before applying for the program. Both…
The Tax Section of the American Bar Association is pleased to announce the release of Careers in Tax Law: Perspectives on the Tax Profession and What It Holds for You. Designed for those considering or beginning a career in tax, this informative guide presents a series of offerings—autobiographies in miniature—by a broad cross section of…