Program Schedule – 2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference
Review the schedule for the 2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference, taking place Oct. 10-11, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the W231 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Day 1: Sunday, October 10
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: W231 Lobby |
8:30-9 a.m. |
Continental BreakfastLocation: W231 Lobby |
9-9:10 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction |
9:10-9:45 a.m. |
Business Aviation: Adapting to the “New Normal”Presented by: Ellen Urell, Bloomberg L.P. Hear from industry experts on the current state of the business aircraft market and tax planning challenges presented by the pandemic.
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9:45-10:40 a.m. |
Federal Tax Planning for Aircraft Purchases: Myth vs. RealityPresented by: Joanne Barbera, Barbera & Watkins, LLC Learn about the key Federal tax implications for a company that is planning to purchase a business aircraft. This scenario-based session will feature a discussion between a hypothetical company CFO and the company’s aviation/tax counsel for the first time.
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10:40-11 a.m. |
Morning BreakLocation: W231 Lobby |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Navigating the Complexities of Immediate ExpensingPresented by: Angel Houck, Houck & Christensen CPAs, LLC Immediate expensing is a key driver of the business aircraft market – this session will review why careful planning is required to realize this benefit and stay ahead of potential audit risks.
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12-1:15 p.m. |
LunchLocation: W228 |
1:15-2 p.m. |
Reimbursements Under Part 91: Myth vs. RealityPresented by: Eileen Gleimer, Crowell & Moring LLP There are limited options for reimbursement under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, which can provide added flexibility for aircraft ownership – using real-world examples, this panel will discuss how to analyze reimbursement options.
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2-3 p.m. |
Non-Business Use: Planning for Tax and Regulatory CompliancePresented by: Ryan DeMoor, Satcom Direct, Inc. When making an aircraft available for non-business use, there are numerous tax and regulatory considerations – our panel of experts will answer your questions on this challenging topic.
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3-3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon BreakLocation: W231 Lobby |
3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Avoiding State Tax SurprisesPresented by: Alan Burnett, CenterPoint Aviation Law PLLC State tax planning is a critical part of the aircraft transaction and must be re-evaluated frequently during aircraft ownership. This expert panel will discuss how to proactively plan for sales/use, property tax, and related issues.
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4:15-5 p.m. |
Risk Management UpdatePresented by: Todd Guelich, AssuredPartners Aerospace The last several years have presented unprecedented changes in business aircraft insurance markets- this session will review the state of the insurance market, trends, and how to integrate risk management into the aircraft transaction.
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5 p.m. |
Evening Networking ReceptionLocation: W231 Lobby |
Day 2: Monday, October 11
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: W231 Lobby |
8:30-9 a.m. |
Continental BreakfastLocation: W231 Lobby |
9-9:10 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction |
9:10-10:10 a.m. |
Emerging Federal Tax and Regulatory IssuesPresented by: John Hoover, Holland & Knight Recent IRS regulations that limit deductions for commuting costs, meals, and business entertainment have implications for aircraft owners and operators. Speakers will analyze those changes and other final rules related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that impact business aviation.
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10:10-11 a.m. |
Federal Excise Tax Update and Opportunities for Aircraft ManagementPresented by: Andy Priester, Priester Aviation Recent final regulations from the IRS provide clarity and potential planning opportunities for aircraft owners, management companies, and charter operators. Using real-world scenarios, our panel will analyze the applicable federal excise tax (FET) rules and their implementation.
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11-11:30 a.m. |
Morning BreakLocation: W231 Lobby |
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Aircraft Leasing Compliance StrategiesPresented by: David Hernandez, Vedder Price Aircraft leases are a very important structuring tool to maximize the efficient use of an aircraft, but failure to implement leases correctly have significant tax and regulatory penalties.
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12:30-1:30 p.m. |
LunchLocation: W228 |
1:30-2:30 p.m. |
Planning for Aircraft ExportsPresented by: Katie DeLuca, Harper Meyer Learn about common misconceptions surrounding aircraft exports and how the issue can be overlooked during a transaction. Our speakers will review how an export is defined, filing requirements, and recent enforcement actions.
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2:30-3:15 p.m. |
FAA Registry Modernization UpdatePresented by: Jeff Towers, TVPX The FAA is embarking on a significant modernization of the Aircraft and Airmen Registry that will introduce new capabilities. Learn about the status of this project and how it could impact the closing process.
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3:15-3:30 p.m. |
Afternoon BreakLocation: W231 Lobby |
3:30-4:15 p.m. |
Are you Prepared for an IRS Audit?Presented by: Keith Swirsky, GKG Law, P.C. To conclude the conference, we will review the critical federal tax code sections that frequently apply to business aircraft ownership and operation in the context of potential audit risks.
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