Press release
NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Programs in Business to Host the 83rd Institute on Federal Taxation in New York and San Diego

<p><i>This article was originally published on October 8, 2024</i></p>
<p><span class="p-body"><b>New York, October 8, 2024</b> - This year, the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage.html"><b>NYU School of Professional Studies</b></a> <b>(NYU SPS) </b><a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-and-taxation.html"><b>Division of Programs in </b></a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-law-taxation.html"><b>Business</b></a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-law-taxation.html"><b> Finance and Taxation</b></a><b> </b>programs will bring its <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-and-taxation/institute-of-federal-taxation.html"><b>83rd Institute on Federal Taxation (IFT)</b></a><b> to the Westin New York at Times Square, October 20—25, and the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, November 17—22.</b></span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Designed for professionals who handle federal tax matters, the IFT provides high-level updates, insights, analyses, and practical advice from America’s top tax authorities on the latest federal tax trends and developments.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">The NYU SPS has been a leader in continuing professional education for 90 years. The School blends NYU's scholarly resources with the knowledge and practical experience of the world-class professional community that surrounds it. The School’s longstanding tradition of excellence in continuing legal, accounting, and taxation programs attracts the best and brightest speakers, who impart their knowledge of the most current industry trends and regulations.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">The six-day IFT events feature in-depth panel discussions on the latest tax strategies, legislative updates, and planning techniques. Topics include current developments in tax controversies, corporate taxation, partnerships, LLCs, real estate, international tax, trusts and estates, executive compensation, employee benefits, closely held businesses, and ethical transactions.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">In addition to providing an opportunity to network with other federal tax professionals, attendees will come away with valuable insights and materials, as well as the tools and strategies necessary to save their clients money and enhance their service.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">This year’s session and panel discussions at the New York and San Diego events include:</span></p>
<ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Current Developments</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Jennifer Acuna, Esq., Principal, KPMG</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Tax Controversies</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Charles P. Rettig, Esq., Shareholder, Chamberlain Hrdlicka</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Mary B. Hevener, Esq., Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>International Tax</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>William B. Sherman, Esq., Partner, Holland & Knight</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Fundamentals of Corporate Tax</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>David M. Rievman, Esq., Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Corporate Tax</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>David M. Rievman, Esq., Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Fundamentals of Partnership and Real Estate Taxation</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Andrea M. Whiteway, Esq., Principal, EY</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Partnerships, LLCs, and Real Estate</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Andrea M. Whiteway, Esq., Principal, EY</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Closely–Held Business</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Jerald David August, Esq., Partner, August Tax Law, PC</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Ethics</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Bryan. C. Skarlatos, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Jerald David August, Esq., Partner August Tax Law, PC</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Trusts and Estates</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Sanford J. Schlesinger, Esq., Founding Partner, Schlesinger Lazetera & Auchincloss<br>
</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span class="p-body">Conference co-chairs include:</span></p>
<ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Jerald David August, Esq., Partner, August Tax Law, PC</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Bryan C. Skarlatos, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz<br>
</i></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span class="p-body">This year’s sponsors include:</span></p>
<ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Gold Sponsors</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body"><i>August Tax Law, P.C.</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Cooley LLP</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>EisnerAmper</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>EY</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Gibson Dunn</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Lexis Nexis</i></span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><i>Skadden</i></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Silver Sponsors</b></span><ul class="p-list">
<li><span class="p-body">Caplin & Drysdale</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">Kostelanetz LLP<br>
</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span class="p-body">Register for the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-and-taxation/institute-of-federal-taxation.html">NYU 83rd Institute on Federal Taxation</a> for the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-and-taxation/institute-of-federal-taxation-new-york.html">New York </a>and <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/finance-and-taxation/institute-of-federal-taxation-california.html">San Diego</a> events or view the <a href="https://custom.cvent.com/593A2B80B8EB4FC99A6EB3EEFDE8D458/files/event/de3127da8d3a4fa99398210ab3fcf203/6cffbeda0d9c4aa98c12e8e98897348d.pdf" target="_blank">latest IFT agendas</a>. If you are a member of the media who would like to report on the sessions for your outlet, please contact <b>Michael DeMeo </b>at<b> </b><a href="mailto:michael.demeo@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><b>michael.demeo@nyu.edu</b></a><b>.</b></span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">For information on becoming an IFT sponsor, please contact <b>Kathleen Costello</b> at <b>(212) 992-3320</b> or <a href="mailto:sps.tax@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><b>sps.tax@nyu.edu</b></a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body"><b>About the NYU SPS Department of Finance and Taxation Program<br>
</b>The NYU SPS Department of Finance and Taxation Program has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in New York. The NYU School of Professional Studies Department of Finance and Taxation Program 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.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body"><b>About the NYU School of Professional Studies<br>
</b>Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that offers diverse students access and opportunity to practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">The NYU SPS global community is made up of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers shaping the future of industries, positioning the School as an idea incubator center for various fields, including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing and more.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">NYU SPS is the host of some of the largest and most in-demand industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference, REIT Symposium, and National Symposium of Women in Real Estate; the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Annual NYU Tax Conferences, and the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit, the School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders is a distinguishing factor in the education that it provides.</span></p>