* Agenda Subject to Change
As sustainability and economic shifts reshape the investment landscape, state and local tax professionals must keep pace with emerging trends examining key developments in carbon reduction, rare mineral demand and other investment areas, highlighting their impact on SALT incentives, credits and compliance. Attendees will gain insights into evolving policies and how to prepare for the future.
Louisiana and Texas remain at the center of key state and local tax policy changes and litigation. This panel will provide timely updates on legislation, rulemaking, and court decisions impacting taxpayers and advisors. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving SALT landscape and how to navigate policy and legal risks in both states.
As the digital economy expands, states face growing challenges in taxing digital products and services. This panel brings together tax authorities from Louisiana and Texas to discuss audit trends, policy developments, and compliance issues surrounding digital transactions. Attendees will gain key insights into navigating this evolving area of sales tax law.
Louisiana and Texas are leaders in the global energy sector. These industry authorities will share their perspectives on the evolving oil and gas landscape, the importance of this industry on the economy, and how state and local tax policy interacts with the global market.
Proactively forecasting tax burdens is essential to making smart capital investment decisions. This panel will highlight strategies for estimating property, sales, and income tax impacts early in the planning process. Panelists will share practical insights and lessons learned to help attendees strengthen decision-making and avoid costly compliance surprises.
Property tax remains one of the most significant and often complex state and local tax obligations for businesses. This panel offers a practical overview of property tax fundamentals, valuation methodologies and effective reporting strategies for both new and experienced SALT professionals. Attendees will gain a stronger understanding of property tax procedures, how valuations are developed and disputed, and key considerations for accurate and strategic reporting.
As states rethink incentives to stay competitive, new and restructured opportunity programs are reshaping business decisions and investment strategies. This panel offers insights from government, industry, and regional leaders on the evolving impact of these programs and how SALT professionals can help clients navigate this changing landscape.
SALT Summit attendees are invited to a Cocktail Reception, immediately following the Summit from 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Monday, September 8th. The reception will be held on the Balcony of the Royal Sonesta, located at the top of the spiral staircase in the main lobby.
This session explores best practices in SALT policy that promote economic growth, fiscal stability, and taxpayer clarity. Topics include tax structure simplification, transparency, compliance, and inter-state comparisons. Attendees will gain insights on how to support smarter tax policy through client and policymaker engagement.
As states compete for investment and innovation, economic development strategies are evolving to meet shifting business and policy priorities. This panel features leaders from Louisiana, Texas and the Southern region sharing insights on growth trends, tax incentives, workforce alignment and public-private partnerships. Attendees will learn how SALT professionals can support clients in a rapidly changing development landscape.
Severance tax policy continues to shape energy exploration, production, and investment in Texas and Louisiana. This panel will cover recent and upcoming changes, including incentives, valuation issues, and policy impacts. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these developments affect taxpayers and energy sector planning.
The Gulf South continues to lead in industrial growth, energy and economic development. This panel will explore current industry trends, policy shifts, investment activity and workforce dynamics in the region. Attendees will gain insights into how these forces intersect with state and local tax strategy.
