The National Taxpayer Advocate of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is convening the fourth International Conference on Taxpayer Rights on May 23-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota School of Law and sponsored by Tax Analysts and American College of Tax Counsel, with technical assistance by International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation.

The conference brings together government officials, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to explore how global taxpayer rights serve as the foundation for effective tax administration. For two days, speakers, panelists and attendees will explore the role of taxpayer rights in the digital age, and the implications of the expanding digital environment for transparency, certainty, and privacy in tax administration.

Panel discussions will focus on the following and more:

• Taxpayer bills of rights around the world, and the foundation of taxpayer rights in human rights
• Taxpayer rights and establishing global common standards
• Big data, privacy and tax administration
• Impact of administrative guidance on taxpayers
• The role of “whistleblowers” in tax administration

View the full agenda

Don’t miss your chance to join the discussions during this global tax conference May 23- 24, 2019. Registration for the conference is now open through May 15, 2019. Visit taxpayerrightsconference.com to reserve your spot and learn more about the fourth International Conference on Taxpayer Rights. All the videos and materials from past conferences are also on the website.

If you have any questions, please email tprightsconference@irs.gov.

Source: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov