Buckle up because corporate tax teams are entering a year marked by new rules, shifting trade pressures, and continued uncertainty across fast-moving industries.
This panel brings together specialists in OBBB, tariffs, VAT, sales and use tax, corporate income tax, telecom, manufacturing, and retail to shine a bright light on where risks are rising and where opportunities may emerge.
Attendees will leave with a clearer view of the likely trials and potential triumphs, decisions for which to prepare, and the information required to stay compliant and confident in 2026.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the most significant regulatory and industry changes shaping tax planning for 2026.
- Recognize emerging risk areas tied to OBBB requirements, tariff movement, and sector-specific developments in telecom, manufacturing, retail, and insurance.
- Understand how these shifts are likely to influence reporting, compliance workflows, and audit exposure.
- Prioritize the areas that need early attention to support stronger planning, budgeting, and resource alignment.
- Gain clarity on where technology and process improvements can reduce uncertainty and help teams respond confidently to rapid change.
This session is designed for sales, use, corporate income and telecom tax professionals aspiring to master the forces rewriting the tax playbook in 2026 – and move from chaos to conquest. It is especially relevant for leaders responsible for compliance strategy, audit readiness, tax technology decisions, and cross-functional planning across finance, operations, and supply chain.
Panelists:
- Joanne Clark - Leading global intelligence team in indirect and direct tax content worldwide
- Karolina Michalik - Law degree with experience in international tax research
- Nikki Cribbs – Hands-on customer trainer with 15 years of tax experience
- Mark Luscombe - Principal Analyst at Wolters Kluwer, attorney, CPA, and Accounting Today columnist
- Teri Gil - Law degree with 30+ years in legal research and publishing
