TAGLine for Week 35 of 2011

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1. TIAG FALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

The TIAG Fall International Conference is October 24-26, 2011 at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. TIAG conferences feature talented speakers, excellent networking opportunities, and “magical” tours and evening events. We have a great conference planned for Rio, and hope you can attend. Click here for conference details and to register.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT*: Register by September 9, 2011 and save $100 and guarantee your listing as an attendee in the official conference program!

HOTEL INFORMATION: Click here for important hotel information including: available rooms at the conference hotel and other hotels nearby. 

VISA INFORMATION: Click here for important information about Brazilian Visas, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to process.

*The early bird conference registration discount expires on September 9, 2011. After September 9, 2011, the registration cost increases, and we cannot guarantee that your information will appear in the conference program.

2. TIAG MEMBER GUIDE & FAQS

TIAG Member Guide

We have created a Member Guide, which details many of the programs available to TIAG members. The guide is interactive and allows members to visit specific areas of the TIAG website to access the materials and content discussed. Click here to download the TIAG Member Guide PowerPoint presentation.

TIAG Member FAQs

Click here to view a list of FAQs for TIAG members. If you have a question that is not shown, you can click here to submit one to the TIAG staff for consideration. 

*To access many of the resources available in the presentation you will need access to your firm’s user name and password. If you do not have your user name and password, please email helpdesk@tiagnet.com.

3. EXCLUSIVE TIAG DISCOUNT ON UPCOMING CCH SEMINARS

TIAG and TAG Academy have joined with CCH to bring you a 20% discount exclusively for TIAG members on several CCH seminars. We hope you will consider these offerings and pass them along to members of your firm. 

Structuring Reits For Investment by Sovereign Wealth Funds and Other Non-U.S. Governmental Investors: Tax Issues and Considerations
Thursday, September 1, 2011 

Learn about tax rules and constraints raised when Foreign Governments and Sovereign Wealth Funds invest in U.S. REITs

Presented by experienced tax practitioner, Robert Le Duc, J.D., LL.M., this two-hour CPE webinar will review the federal tax issues raised by REITs in general, and specific tax concerns that arise when REITs are utilized by this important and tax-sensitive class of non-U.S. governmental investors.

The discussion will provide an analysis of the primary tax provisions applicable to REITs, and the tax rules governing sovereign wealth funds and other non-U.S. governmental investors.  The presentation will provide valuable insight into how REIT investment structures are impacted by these governmental investors' special tax concerns and constraints.

The discussion will also cover appropriate classification of non-U.S. investors as a "foreign government," the availability of the powerful and broad "Section 892" exemption from U.S. taxation, and various traps for the unwary raised by these tax rules. All tax professionals in public practice or in industry involved with REITs will benefit from this timely and insightful seminar. Time will be provided for you to ask questions directly to Mr. Le Duc via phone or email during the program. Click here for more information and to access the TIAG Online Registration Form (exclusive 20% discount).

Calendar of Discounted Events for TIAG Members

Click here to view a calendar of CCH seminar programs that are available with the exclusive TIAG member discount.

4. TIAG LINKEDIN GROUPS

By joining the TIAG LinkedIn groups you can connect with other TIAG members and grow the profile of your firm within the network. Join now by clicking the names of the groups below.

- TIAG Members Group

- TAG Tax Specialty Group

Why Join TAGLaw LinkedIn Groups?

Active participation in the group will strengthen your existing TIAG relationships and help you create new ones. The group will provide a platform for regular interaction with your TIAG colleagues. Other benefits include:

• Expanding your LinkedIn Connections by connecting with other TIAG members;
• Participation in discussions in a private, non-competitive environment;
• Gaining exposure for your firm within the network; and
• Interaction and strengthening relationships with your fellow TIAG members.

5. FOLLOW TIAG ON TWITTER

Do you or your firm use Twitter? Follow TIAG on Twitter @TIAGnet!

TIAG’s Twitter Lists

- TIAG Members on Twitter

- TAGLaw Members on Twitter

6. MEMBER NEWS

We have created a mailbox exclusively for your news, articles and newsletters. Please add marketing@tiagnet.com to your news distribution list.

- Accountancy Age Top 50 UK Firms for Two TIAG Members; Anderson Anderson & Brown (Scotland) & Mercer & Hole (London, England)

- Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC's Managing Partner Appointed to the Executive Board of the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA)

Regards,

The TIAG Team