The U.S. corporate tax rate is the highest in the world. It reaches as high as 40%, when the 35% federal tax rate is combined with state tax rates, according to KPMG.
A recent survey by CIT of mid-market company leaders finds that 84% of respondents say they want Congress to take action on tax reform. Given the sheer depth and breadth of this group, one would think their voice would be heard.
Despite this tremendous impact on our economy, it’s not that simple. “The challenge for middle market firms is that they have not had a voice in tax reform debates or in many of the debates that occur on Capitol Hill,” Dave Kautter, partner-in-charge of McGladrey LLP, told Accounting Today, noting that “the debates end up focusing on the extremes—small and large.”
Kautter suggests they need to be concerned with four critical decisions related to tax reform:
At least in one survey, middle-market companies have taken a stand. They say the time has come for corporate tax reform.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
