St. Louis Chapter hosts IRS Night, welcomes LMSB Commissioner Frank Ng.(Chapter News)

The St. Louis Chapter held its annual "IRS Night" on February 28th. The program featured Frank Ng, the Commissioner of the IRS's Large and Mid-Size Business Division, and Tom Merkle, IRS Team Manager, Field Specialists, Employment Tax. TEI Executive Director Timothy McCormally also participated.

Addressing the future direction the LMSB, Mr. Ng focused on the LMSB's industry issue focus examination, leveraging of international expertise, the compliance assurance process (CAP) program, transparency and disclosure, and the expanded use of technology.

Mr. Merkle provided an insightful update on the increased IRS scrutiny of employment issues. He devoted special attention to the role of the employment tax team in the LMSB audit, executive compensation compliance issues, and the top eight targeted compensation elements.

Mr. McCormally an engaging update on national TEI activities, as well as offering some thoughts and perspective regarding IRS/ Taxpayer cooperation and collaboration.

Always one of the chapter's most well-attended programs, this year's IRS Night continued that tradition, in no small part because of the truly distinguished slate of presenters. Following the formal program and lively question & answer session, attendees enjoyed the hospitality and fine food and spirits of the Sunset Country Club. Sunset has been the traditional location for this particular event, which was first organized more than 20 years ago by the now retired Dick Overton of Monsanto Company. Special thanks to Bruce Welikson, St. Louis Federal Tax Committee Chair, and Chris Riley, National TEI IRS Liaison Chair, for putting together such an outstanding program.

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