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Tax Institute

January 27-29, 2025

Connect with fellow tax professionals and address the cutting-edge tax issues affecting the industry. This three-day institute includes discussions, breakouts sessions and workshops led by heavy hitters in the field.

CE units for lawyers, accountants, financial planners, and trust officers are available, as well as legal specialization credit in Taxation Law and Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

Why Attend TAX:

  • Get up-to-speed on recent developments in tax law.
  • Gain insights into the practical applications of the latest legislation and case law.
  • Learn from industry experts with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
  • Network with peers and build connections within the legal community.

The essential three-day event for tax professionals

About the Conference

Since 1948, the USC Gould School of Law Tax Institute has been the essential three-day event for tax professionals, providing an in-depth examination of the hottest tax law issues and the latest business perspectives.

Join more than 60 experienced speakers from across the nation and internationally for the Institute’s conference, which will be hybrid this year (in-person audience and speakers with a virtual broadcast).

Daily Breakdown

Day 1 - Corporate Tax Planning
The Institute will begin with a review of recent developments in corporate tax planning and business tax planning issues.

Day 2 - Partnerships, Real Estate, Tax Planning and more
Three concurrent tracks focus on partnerships and real estate, individual tax planning, and tax ethics, compliance and enforcement issues.

Day 3 - Estate Planning
The final day focuses on recent developments and current trends impacting estate planners and those who administer estates and trusts.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen.

Contact Wendy Wiley Willett at [email protected] for more information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.

Let us tailor your sponsorship to best serve your needs!

Get the Inside Scoop

Connect with tax professionals and talk through practical and realistic solutions to the biggest questions in the field today. Our unmatched lineup of speakers will share valuable insight into the techniques instrumental to the success of their very own practices.

Location & Details

The Institute will be held at:

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
711 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Discounted valet parking is available at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles for $22.00 per day (+tax) with validation obtained at Will Call, or $36.00 per day (+tax) for overnight hotel guests. Self-parking is also available inside THE BLOC for a maximum daily rate of $44.00 including overnight stays (subject to change, no validation needed).

EV charging stations are located on the Valet Level as well as Levels 5 and 7 of self-parking. Chargepoint chargers require an individual account and currently have rates of $2/hour for the first 3 hours and $20/hour thereafter.

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In-person registration includes daily continental breakfast, luncheons, and evening receptions as well as Institute sessions, networking opportunities, exhibitor booths, continuing education credit, and an electronic copy of the Institute syllabus (a volume of practical materials that highlight and expand upon the presentations).


Virtual registration includes access to the live broadcast of the Institute sessions and available recordings of the on-demand sessions, continuing education credit, and an electronic copy of the Institute syllabus (a volume of practical materials that highlight and expand upon the presentations).


Videos On Demand registration includes the recordings of the sessions for the days selected, a downloadable copy of the Institute Syllabus (available within each session, by clicking on the resources icon), and continuing legal education credit. The last day to purchase videos on demand is April 23, 2025, and the last day to watch the videos on demand is April 29, 2025. All purchases are final and non-refundable.

Where is the Institute held? Are there accommodations available? toggle arrow icon

The 2025 Tax Institute will be held at:
Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
711 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

or accommodations, please call the hotel's reservation number, (888) 236-2427 during regular business or book online.

Be sure to mention the USC Tax Institute Code: 'GL2GL2' for our exclusive rate!
A limited number of rooms are available at a special rate of $229 per night (plus taxes and fees) for Traditional Rooms or $329 per night (plus taxes and fees) for one-bedroom suites, single or double occupancy. All reservations must be made by Friday, January 3rd to take advantage of the special rates.

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Discounted valet parking is available at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles for $22.00 per day (+tax) with validation obtained at Will Call, or $36.00 per day (+tax) for overnight hotel guests. Self-parking is also available inside THE BLOC for a maximum daily rate of $44.00 including overnight stays (subject to change, no validation needed).


EV charging stations are located on the Valet Level as well as Levels 5 and 7 of self-parking. Chargepoint chargers require an individual account and currently have rates of $2/hour for the first 3 hours and $20/hour thereafter.

 
Where do I check in and pick up my badge? toggle arrow icon

Check-in opens at 7:30 AM with a continental breakfast. Badges will be held at Will Call.

Is there a dress code? toggle arrow icon

The 2025 Tax Institute has a business casual dress code. The hotel will have air conditioning, we recommend bringing a light jacket.

 
What are the accommodations for dietary restrictions and special access needs? toggle arrow icon

Lunch will be provided, any dietary restrictions can be indicated in your registration. All meal requests must be made by Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to guarantee accommodations.

 
How can I exhibit at, or sponsor, the event? toggle arrow icon

For information about sponsorship, please contact the CLE Office at [email protected] or call (213) 821-3580 with questions.

 
How can I get on-demand access to session recordings and syllabi? toggle arrow icon

On-Demand recordings will be made available until April 29, 2025.
Syllabus materials will be uploaded on Sunday, January 23, 2025, and can be found within each session on the attendee hub.

Can I cancel and get a refund? toggle arrow icon

All registrations and purchases are final and non-refundable.

 
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Contact Us

Continuing Legal Education
USC Gould School of Law
699 Exposition Boulevard, Suite 326
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0071

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