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President's Message

 

Dear IPT Members,

With spring just around the corner, it is hard to believe how quickly this milestone year is moving. 

It has been a pleasure to see so many of you connecting and learning together at our recent programs. The ABA-IPT Advanced Tax Seminars are currently wrapping up in New Orleans and have been a great success. Thank you to the planning committees, speakers, and attendees who helped make this program another outstanding experience.

The 50th Annual Conference in Honolulu is approaching quickly and will be here before we know it. In addition to the robust educational programming planned for the conference week, we look forward to several special receptions celebrating IPT’s golden anniversary — and celebrating you, our members. Your dedication and commitment have shaped IPT’s success over the past five decades, and we are truly grateful for all that you contribute to this community.

As you plan your conference experience, please remember that May 1 is the registration deadline for several popular optional activities, including the IPT Golf Tournament at Kapolei Golf Club, the Pearl Harbor tours, and the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail Hike. Space is limited for these excursions, so I encourage you to secure your spot soon.

Speaking of deadlines, the early registration and hotel block cutoff deadline for Sales Tax School II has been extended to March 30. If you are planning to attend, now is the best time to finalize your registration and accommodations.

I would also like to congratulate the 20 new CMIs who earned their Sales Tax designation this month. Achieving the CMI is a significant professional accomplishment, and IPT is proud to recognize their dedication to excellence in the state and local tax profession. 

As always, thank you for being part of IPT. I look forward to seeing you at upcoming programs as we continue to celebrate this special anniversary year together.
 
Warm regards,
Donald L. Lippert, Jr., CMI
IPT President

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IPT Announces 2026-2027 Officers and Board Members

IPT Board of Governors


The Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) announced the election of its 2026-2027 officers and Board of Governors during the Institute’s Annual Meeting of Members, held June 23, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

IPT’s 2026-2027 officers are:
• President: Jeffrey S. McGhehey, CMI, The Home Depot 
• First Vice President: Jan A. Nash, CMI, Tyson Foods, Inc. 
• Second Vice President: Joshua E. Estes, CMI, Esq., Estes & Banks, PC

The following members were elected to serve three-year terms on the IPT Board of Governors:
• Sandra J. Jacobs, CMI, KPMG LLP 
• J. Kieran Jennings, CMI, Esq., CRE, Siegel Jennings Co., L.P.A. 
• Joshua Sigmon, CMI, MBA, Compass Group USA 

“We are pleased to welcome IPT’s newly elected officers and Board members,” said Chris G. Muntifering, CMI, IPT Executive Director. “As IPT enters its next chapter, their leadership and experience will help guide the Institute’s continued growth, expand opportunities for member engagement, and strengthen the educational programs and professional community that have defined IPT for the past five decades.”

The 2026-2027 leadership transition follows IPT’s golden anniversary and 50th Annual Conference. Additional members of the 2026-2027 IPT Board of Governors include Montgomery E. Brantley, CMI; Rodney L. Cole, CMI; Kristina Friedman, CMI; Martin Guenther, CMI, MAI; Minah C. Hall, CCIP, Esq.; and Melissa J-L Myers, CMI. 

About IPT: The Institute for Professionals in Taxation, founded in 1976, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association serving over 7,000 members representing approximately 1,200 corporations, firms, and taxpayers throughout the United States and Canada. IPT is dedicated to the uniform and equitable administration of state and local property taxes, sales and use taxes, state income taxes, and credits and incentives. Learn more at ipt.org. 

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2026 Property Tax School

2026 Property Tax School

September 14-17, 2026
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Grapevine, Texas

Member Registration by August 8, 2026: $1,095 + $815 Meeting/Meal Package = $1910
Member Registration After August 8, 2026: $1,195 + $815 Meeting/Meal Package = $2010

For Eligible Non-Member rates add $500 to the prices listed above.

IPT's Property Tax School provides attendees with the essential information they need to build and advance their careers in property taxation. It offers an introductory but comprehensive study of the theory and practice of property tax management for business, including a demonstration of valuation techniques and how these apply to a tax professional's daily responsibilities.

This school is intended for those who want to learn more about property taxation fundamentals or may have limited experience in the field and minimal exposure to appraisal theory.

School sessions include:
• Property Tax Administration Management
• Valuation Theory and Principles
• Sales Comparison Approach
• Cost Approach
• Income Approach
• Reconciliation of Value Conclusions
• Personal Property Tax
• Tax Research
• Ethics in Property Tax

The curriculum is delivered by corporate, consultant, and legal professionals who understand the complexities of property taxation. The faculty introduces these core concepts and breaks down the material in a clear and relatable way.

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2026 VAT Symposium

2026 VAT Symposium

September 30 - October 1 2026
JW Marriott Orlando
Orlando, Florida

Value Added Tax in Focus: A Dedicated Program for VAT, GST, and Global Indirect Tax Professionals

Join VAT, GST, and global indirect tax professionals for the 2026 IPT VAT Symposium, one of the few programs in the nation dedicated entirely to Value Added Taxation and its worldwide impact.

Whether you work within a multinational business, advise global clients, support indirect tax technology, or manage cross-border compliance, the 2026 VAT Symposium offers focused education and professional perspective to help you stay current in a rapidly evolving global tax environment.

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Early registration is available through August 19, 2026.

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$495 before August 19, 2026
$595 after August 19, 2026

Eligible Non-Member Rate:
$995 before August 19, 2026
$1,095 after August 19, 2026

Why Attend
As one of the few focused VAT programs in the country, the 2026 VAT Symposium helps attendees strengthen their understanding of today’s most important VAT, GST, and global indirect tax issues by providing an educational setting built specifically around the day-to-day realities of the industry. The program offers practical insight grounded in compliance, reporting, technology, and international commerce.

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The 2026 IPT VAT Symposium is designed for professionals who represent, advise, or work within multinational businesses on VAT, GST, global sales tax, and related indirect tax matters. 

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Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.

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