This presentation will update accountants and other tax professionals on recent legislative and administrative Federal tax developments, including new tax incentives, international tax enforcement efforts, and shifting priorities at the IRS. Panelists will also discuss recent Congressional tax proposals, as well as the tax plans for the Presidential nominees.
Sharon, AR
"This is the first online seminar where the presenters dressed and stood at a podium like they would if it were truly LIVE. I liked that! It made it a lot easier to pay attention and, of course, gave it a "live" feel. They both made a topic (tax) that is not so interesting - interesting."Fiona, RI
"The seminar was very informative and well presented. Even though some of the issues discussed were rather complex, the presenters clearly explained the issue at hand and gave practical solutions and recommendations that we can use to provide value added services to our client base."VICTORIA, OH
"Excellent overview of the last minute changes, as well a some explanations of Why - which is often my overwhelming question when contemplating the tax code. Sadly didn't hear the last 20 minutes as I had to pick up my son from swim practice. Thanks."Bonnie, SC
"Both presenters were very knowledgeable and easy to follow. It's always better when the presenters don't read the material, that they know it well enough that their presentation is more like a discussion. Two hours actually went quickly."Lakisha, MS
"The lesson was very educational and surely information that was needed. Every accountant, tax preparer, and any other accounting specialists should consider taking these free webinars. There is NEVER too much education."Emily, NY
"This was a very informative course and well presented. Some material was about situations I will encounter in my role as tax preparer and some were tax situations that I will most likely not encounter at this time."Michael, IN
"Basically, I have attended dozens of webinars offered by CPAa. Today's presentation by far has exceeded expectations with the quality of the materials and of the speakers' knowledge and presentational skills."Bhanumathi, CA
"Both Travis and Joshua presented the webinar materials very clearly and their handouts are a great resource to go back to learn more of the subject from the citations. Thanks for providing the webinar."
Latham & Watkins LLP
Counsel
joshua.wu@lw.com
(202) 637-3376
Joshua Wu, a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) for Appellate and Review in the Tax Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), counsels and advocates for companies and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of tax controversies and litigation. Mr. Wu advises on tax accounting disputes, corporate and partnership transactional issues, international questions, employee benefits matters, and tax-exempt controversies. He brings a unique knowledge base and skill set to his clients, drawing on his experience both in senior leadership roles in the DOJ’s Tax Division and private practice.
Most recently, when Mr. Wu served as DAAG, he oversaw virtually all appeals in civil federal tax cases throughout the country and managed a 40-lawyer team. He also represented the United States in oral appellate arguments, evaluated and approved significant civil settlement offers, and furnished advice to the Tax Division’s trial sections in complex tax cases.
Mr. Wu previously served as DAAG for Policy and Planning, where he led the Office of Management and Administration (OMA) at DOJ. In that role, he led the operational functions of the Tax Division and led the Office of Legislation and Policy, which works with the Department of Treasury, the IRS, and other agencies on legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. Before his government service, Mr. Wu was a partner at a large international law firm.