Join us for the 90th Annual Tax Symposium!
Get ahead of the curve at the Annual Tax Symposium — your go-to event for the latest on state and local tax trends impacting today’s businesses. Designed for tax, legal, and public affairs professionals, this dynamic program dives into the most pressing and complex issues shaping the tax landscape.
Date: December 4-5, 2025
Location: The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows
Address: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Directions: Click here for a Google map of directions
Continuing Education: Continuing education hours are available for continuing professional education (CPE) and continuing legal education (CLE). There is also one hour of ethics credit available.
Registration Fees:
- Two-Day: $425
- One-Day: $325
- Thursday LSW Award Lunch Only: $55
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Some sessions currently show limited details, which will be updated shortly. The agenda is subject to change as planning continues.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
7:00 am: Registration and Breakfast
A hot breakfast buffet will be provided.
8:00 am: General Session: Annual Meeting of the Members
Election participation during this meeting is limited to ITA members only.
8:15 am: General Session: President Welcome & Keynote Speaker
ITA President, Nate Ristow will welcome attendees before introducing the keynote speaker.
Keynote Presentation | pending
Session description pending
9:30 am: General Session - Iowa Economic Development
Iowa Economic Development | Debi Durham
Director Durham will discuss the state's economic development strategy, including focus areas for growth, policy initiatives, programs and industry information. She will entertain questions from the audience following her presentation.
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
10:45 am: Breakout Sessions: Ethics or State Tax Best Practices - Industry only
Choose between these two sessions:
Ethics | Bill Boyd
Session description pending
1.0 Ethics
State Tax Best Practices - Industry Only | Rob Tunistra, Dirk Buhlig, Russ Gotto, Rich Pullen
This session is for industry organizations only.
An interactive discussion regarding all areas of state tax will be led by Rob Tuinstra, Corteva Agriscience, Dirk Buhlig, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Rich Pullen, Principal Financial Group and Russ Gotto, John Deere. The intent of this session is to have an open discussion on issues that industries deal with on a daily basis, including the following: State tax impact of federal corporate tax reform; Law changes impacting financial reporting of taxes; Recent Iowa legislative issues; Recent audit experiences; Use of technology in federal and state tax practice; Other topics of interest brought up by attendees during session.
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
11:45 am: Lunch
A hot plated meal will be served along with a delicious dessert.
12:15 pm: Linda S Weindruch Award Presentation
The 2025 award recipient will be announced in early October.
Governor Reynolds has been invited to kick off the award presentation.
1:15 pm: Breakout Sessions: Federal Legislative Update or Enterprise Technolgy AI
Choose between these two sessions:
Federal Legislative Update | Jennifer Gray
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
Enterprise Technology AI | Michael Gray
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
2:30 pm: Breakout Sessions: State Legislative Update or Trade & Customs
Choose between these two sessions.
State Legislative Update | Dan De Jong
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
Trade & Customs | Jessica Libby
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
3:45 pm: General Session: Economic Outlook
Choose between these two sessions.
Economic Outlook | Kenneth Kim
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
4:45 pm: Future of Iowa Foundation Reception
You're invited to the Future of Iowa Foundation Reception — an evening of purpose, connection, and impact!
Enjoy appetizers and drinks while supporting the Foundation’s vital research and educational initiatives through a lively fundraiser.
It’s also a fantastic chance to network with peers, engage with legislators, and spark conversations with potential new partners.
Don't miss out on this fun and lively event!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
7:00 am: Breakfast
A hot breakfast buffet will be provided.
8:00 am: General Session: TBD
This session topic, speaker(s) and session description is in development. Check back.
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
9:30 am: Breakout Sessions: IDR Policy Directors Update or TBD
Choose between these two sessions.
Iowa Department of Revenue Policy Directors Update | IDR Policy Directors
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
Session title pending | presenters will be confirmed soon
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
10:45 am: Breakout Sessions: IEDA Tax Credits or Iowa Department of Revenue Update
Choose between these two sessions.
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Tax Credits | Deanna Triplett and others
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) Update | Mary Mosiman
Session description pending
1.0 CLE / 1.0 CPE
11:45 am: Box Lunch
A box lunch will be provided for you to enjoy during the Legislative Panel.
12:00 pm: General Session: Legislative Panel
1:30 pm: Adjounment
The 90th Annual Tax Symposium will adjourn at 1:30 PM.
Attendees will be sent a satisfaction survey at the conclusion of the event.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms has been reserved at Prairie Meadows Hotel at a discounted price. Make your reservation online or by calling 515.957.3000.
Daily rates start at $142 + tax for a King or Double Queen room. The booking deadline has been extended to Monday, November 3. After this deadline, reservations will be made on a space-available basis and room rates cannot be guaranteed. Check in is 4:00 pm.
Group Code: IATAX1225
Password: 863000104
LEGISLATIVE PANEL
The legislators joining the Legislative Panel will be announced soon. Check back later.
THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!
DIAMOND SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
- BNSF Railway
- Dotdash Meredith
- EY
- Hubbell Realty
- Iowa Bankers Association
- Iowa Credit Union League
- KPMG
- Union Pacific
- Vermeer Corporation
