COURSE DESCRIPTION
Navigate the complex and rapidly evolving tax landscape governing internet-based commerce where traditional tax concepts meet digital business models in ways that create compliance challenges and opportunities. This essential program provides foundational guidance on the tax obligations affecting e-commerce businesses and digital service providers. Master the fundamental tax principles that govern online commerce in our increasingly digital economy.
- Understand sales and use tax obligations affecting online retailers and digital service providers
- Navigate nexus standards and economic presence requirements for multi-state e-commerce operations
- Address income tax issues specific to digital business models including software licensing and subscription services
- Master international tax considerations affecting global e-commerce operations and digital service exports
Speaker:
Michael Lehmann is a partner in the New York office of Dechert, LLP, where he specializes in tax issues related to non-profits and in the tax treatment of cross-border transactions. He advises hospitals and other health care providers, research organizations, low-income housing developers, trade associations, private foundations and arts organizations. He advises clients on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, executive compensation, reorganizations and joint ventures, acquisitions, and unrelated business income planning. Mr. Lehmann received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Brown University, his J.D. from Columbia Law School, and his LL.M. from New York University School of Law.