TAX TALK

Published by the Section of Taxation of the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.

· Robert L. Zouck, Chair ·  
Bryan W. Young, Editor, Stephanie Ketchum, Asst. Editor

Robert L. Zouck

· It is good to see the continuing positive, informative and interesting presentation of "Tax Talk". When Marilyn Nelson was editor we knew that our submissions would be carefully (critically) reviewed. Thankfully, that hasn’t changed with Bryan Young’s leadership. These people, like all members of the Tax Section Council, care about what they are doing and its impact on others. Good things happen with good people!

· Coming up is the MSBA Mid-Year Technology Showcase where we are sponsoring a program entitled "Don’t Get Caught in the Net: Tax & Business Issues of ECommerce," on March 3^rd  at 1:30 pm. Our Technology Committee, with Elissa Borges at the helm, announces substantial changes in the format of our website, and after our last Council meeting, the availability of our listserv to all members of the MSBA. If interested, go to www.msba.org for more information.

· Marilyn Nelson, Chair of the Program Committee, reports a profit of $68.84 from the "Fellowship Dinner" on November 16, 2000. We had a good dinner and an entertaining speaker, Hank Gutman. On April 25, 2001, she has scheduled the "Shulbank Dinner" at Camden Yards. On that occasion we will have as our speaker, Donald Lubick, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy.

· For the Annual Meeting in Ocean City (June 2001), she hopes to provide a one hour presentation regarding Federal Tax Changes and a second hour of discussion which will deal with Retirement for Lawyers.

· The Tax Section is one of the MSBA’s more active Sections in both services to its members and public awareness. In addition to the traditional role of the State Legislation Committee, Andrea Gillespie (Chair) is leading a task force of persons representing both the MACPA and the Section of Taxation of the MS BA. This group will seek to discuss possible concerns with the Office of Comptroller. Once in place, it is thought that this group and their progeny can provide helpful communication for years to come. Evelyn Pasquier, Vice Chair of the Committee, is attempting to stay abreast of all legislation impacting our individual and group functions. Many of her discoveries will be provided in the next issue.

· I am always impressed with the enthusiasm and willingness of Maryland tax attorneys to share their time and thoughts when dealing with the Section. We encourage participation by all, and direct your attention to the last issue of "Tax Talk" to reach us by telephone. We thank everyone for the assistance and courtesy extended thus far this busy year.

Please have a safe and happy Winter 2001