NEWS & INSIGHTS
COST’s 56th Annual Meeting Comes to Memphis
The Council on State Taxation (COST) will host its 56th Annual Meeting from September 16–19, 2025, at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. This annual gathering is the premier event for professionals working in state and local taxation (SALT). Attendees can expect a mix of technical learning, policy updates, and unmatched networking opportunities with SALT experts from across the country.
Why This Meeting Matters
For corporate tax professionals, CPAs, and attorneys, keeping pace with evolving SALT rules is critical. COST’s Annual Meeting is designed to deliver practical strategies that apply directly to real-world compliance and planning. Sessions are crafted by leading practitioners and academics, ensuring attendees walk away with fresh insights to apply immediately.
Key Highlights
- Audit Strategies: How to prepare for and defend against aggressive state audits.
- Litigation Trends: Standing, retroactivity, and due process issues in state tax law.
- Sourcing of Services: Cost-of-performance vs. market-based sourcing, multiple point of use, and risk management.
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Successor liability, transfer taxes, and post-transaction audit pitfalls.
- Policy Developments: How federal rulings like Loper Bright affect deference to tax agencies.
Event Details
Dates: September 16–19, 2025
Location: The Peabody Hotel, 49 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Schedule: Begins Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and concludes Friday at noon.
Registration Information
COST offers tiered registration pricing for industry members, practitioner partners, and non-members. Early bird discounts are available until August 25, 2025. Group discounts apply when companies send multiple participants, and spouses or guests may register at a reduced rate.
Hotel Accommodations
COST has reserved a block of rooms at The Peabody for $245++ per night (plus service fee). Space is limited, so attendees are encouraged to book early.
Continuing Education
As a NASBA-registered sponsor, COST offers the opportunity to earn CPE credits. Depending on state requirements, attendees may also satisfy continuing education obligations while expanding their professional knowledge.
Experience Memphis
Memphis is known for its music, food, and history. Between sessions, attendees can explore Beale Street, tour Graceland, or visit the National Civil Rights Museum. COST chose this location to give attendees both professional enrichment and cultural experiences.
Don’t Miss It
COST’s Annual Meeting is the must-attend SALT event of the year. With sessions led by experts, opportunities for continuing education, and networking with peers, the 56th Annual Meeting promises to deliver exceptional value.
Register now through COST to secure your spot in Memphis this September.
It is COST’s premier SALT conference, featuring audit, litigation, and policy sessions.
September 16–19, 2025.
At The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tax professionals, attorneys, CPAs, and advisors handling SALT matters.
Audit defense, litigation strategies, sourcing, mergers & acquisitions, and policy updates.
From $1,095 for members to $2,595 for non-members, depending on tier and timing.
Yes, $245++ per night at The Peabody Hotel for registered attendees.
Yes, COST is a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor.
Early bird pricing ends August 25, 2025.
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Jeanette Moffa, Esq.
(954) 800-4138
JeanetteMoffa@MoffaTaxLaw.com
Jeanette Moffa is a Partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini. She focuses her practice in Florida state and local tax. Jeanette provides SALT planning and consulting as part of her practice, addressing issues such as nexus and taxability, including exemptions, inclusions, and exclusions of transactions from the tax base. In addition, she handles tax controversy, working with state and local agencies in resolution of assessment and refund cases. She also litigates state and local tax and administrative law issues.