Overview
McDermott Will & Schulte is proud to sponsor the 2026 Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) Annual Conference in Honolulu, HI on June 22 – 25, 2026.
Stephen P. Kranz is speaking at the following session:
From Aloha to Algorithms:
Mastering Digital State & Local Taxes
June 24 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Speaker: Stephen P. Kranz
As business models continue to digitize, state and local tax issues are rapidly expanding the scope of taxable activity—from cloud computing to marketplace platforms, and digital advertising to remotely accessed services. This evolving landscape presents significant uncertainty for taxpayers, advisors, and in house counsel. This session will discuss the ever changing landscape and provide prospective on what to expect in the near and distant future.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify digital activities that may create tax obligations in multiple jurisdictions
- Evaluate how states interpret and apply tax rules to modern digital offerings
- Implement strategies for SALT compliance, planning, and audit defense
- Anticipate future trends in the digital tax regulatory landscape