The Jones Walker LLP State and Local Tax Team is back in Houston, TX with a day-long program on Thursday, October 3, 2024, titled Jones Walker: Viva Las Vegas! What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas – but taxes follow you everywhere.This state and local tax seminar will provide practical and solution-focused tax guidance to help businesses navigate through high-stakes legal developments and regulations so you have the better hand and get to keep your winnings.

First, you will be guided through the steps of a state and local tax protest so you are not rolling the dice on what to do next. Then, you will have all the information you need to make a smart bet with legislative and administrative updates. Are you thinking of playing some video poker? Next, its time for a session on software and taxation of services. Join us at lunch featuring a moderated panel of key state tax administrators from Louisiana and Texas. The administrators will provide their perspective on recent tax developments.

• Ray Langenberg, Special Counsel for Tax Litigation, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Richard Nelson, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue
• Patrick J. Reynolds, President & Executive Director, Council on State Taxation
• Arthur Parham, Moderator, General Tax Advisor – Entergy (Retired)

Next, it’s time for some Vegas Jeopardy! with an interactive game addressing sales/use, income/franchise, and national tax updates. Finally, for the jackpot we will discuss recent SALT hot topics and Q&A.

When: Thursday, October 3 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Where: Four Seasons Hotel Houston | 1300 Lamar St | Houston, TX 77010-3017

Fee: $150 per registrant
Company group rate: $150 for first registrant, $100 for each subsequent registrant

Questions and Registration: Contact Courtney Farley at cfarley@joneswalker.com

This program is intended for tax professionals with starter to advanced state & local tax experience and those doing business in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and along the Gulf Coast. Program not open to tax collectors. An application for accreditation of this activity has been submitted to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana Supreme Court and is pending. An application for accreditation of this activity has been submitted to the MCLE Committee of the State Bar of Texas and is pending. The full program has been recommended for 9.25 hours of Texas CPE.