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Chamberlain Hrdlicka Invites You to Attend Our 2025 Laredo Tax & International Business Planning Seminar
Join Chamberlain Hrdlicka for an essential event dedicated to tax professionals, accountants, business advisors, and in-house counsel looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving tax landscape. This full-day seminar will cover the latest developments in federal, state, and international tax law and business transactions. With insightful presentations, practical strategies, and valuable networking opportunities, this seminar is designed to provide attendees with actionable takeaways to better serve their clients and businesses. We look forward to welcoming you for another year of engaging discussion and professional growth.
Seminar Details:
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
- Location: Laredo Country Club, 1415 Country Club Dr., Laredo, TX 78045
- Cost (includes lunch):
- $150.00 - Digital Materials Only
- $175.00 - Digital + Print Materials
- $180.00 - Walk-in Registration Fee (space permitting)
- CLE Credits:
- Texas CPAs: 8.0 hours of CPE credit hours
- Texas Attorneys: 6.75 CLE credit hours
- No prerequisites for this Tax Seminar
Keynote Speaker:
Jose D. (JD) Gonzalez
Owner/Broker, Jose D. Gonzalez C.H.B.
Presentation Title: Beyond Borders: The Evolving Role of Accountants Under the USMCA
Presentation Description: As global trade continues to evolve, accountants have become indispensable guides in helping businesses navigate the financial and regulatory complexities of trade agreements like the USMCA. This keynote will explore the critical role accountants play in managing tariff impacts, ensuring compliance, and advising on strategic business decisions. Attendees will gain insight into key areas such as risk assessment, cost analysis, supply chain optimization, and collaboration with legal advisors that help better equip them and position their clients and organizations for success in an ever-changing trade landscape.
About JD:
Jose D. Gonzalez is a licensed U.S. customs broker who has operated a customs house brokerage business under the same name since 1994. He currently serves as President for national Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA) representing over 1,400 member firms and previously as Area 8 Rep. He was previously appointed to the 15th & 16th term of CBP’s Customs Operation Advisory Committee (COAC), and is a senior advisor to the board of the Laredo Licensed brokers (LLUSCBA). Prior to his involvement with these Committees, JD was Executive Chairman of the LLUSCBA, president of the Laredo Customs Brokers Association in 2010-2011 which represents one of the largest concentrations of customs brokers in the nation who works closely with CBP.
Mr. Gonzalez has been actively involved in the international trade industry on a consistent basis for 33 years and has held various positions in the import and export operations, consulting, and compliance and continues to be involved in many trade and civic related entities. A few of the organizations he is involved with are the following: Present Committee chair of The Laredo Airport Advisory Board, Committee chair of City of Laredo Port of Entry Advisory board, City of Laredo Redistricting Commission member, advisory board member of The Laredo Development Foundation past vice chair of the City of Laredo Blue Ribbon Committee, in addition to being recognized for several accomplishments for Trade related development.
Mr. Gonzalez proudly served in the United States Navy from 1982 until he was honorably discharged in 1992 after being named Sailor of the Year. During his enlistment, he was involved in Mediterranean Peacekeeping operations off the coast of Beirut, operations in the North Atlantic, as well as several Western Pacific operations during the Iran Iraq crises. In addition, during his enlistment he continued his education and graduated in 1992 from National University in San Diego Ca, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting.
Event Agenda:
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
International Tax Changes After This Year's 2025 Tax Reform — Implications for U.S. Multinationals and Global Planning Presenters: Anuar Estefan and Andres Berdugo |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Tax Savings with C Corporations Presenter: Joshua A. Sutin |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
When Special Agents Come Calling Presenter: Larry A. Campagna |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. |
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: Beyond Borders: The Evolving Role of Accountants Under the USMCA |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. |
Cross-Border Estate and Wealth Planning for Multinational Families in Light of Recent Mexican Judicial Reforms and U.S. Tax Reform Presenters: Patrick W. Martin, Luz E. Villegas-Banuelos, and Roberto Perez Teuffer |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
Tax Controversy and IRS Enforcement Update Presenters: Jaime Vasquez and Leo Unzeitig |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. |
Texas Sales and Use and Franchise Tax Updates Presenter: Bryan J. Dotson |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. |
Cross-Border Business and Tax Planning in 2026 and Beyond: Opportunities Under the ~14% Global Tax Rate & Growing Corporate Value Presenters: Patrick W. Martin, Anuar Estefan, and Zachary Cruz |
Presentation Details:
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. – International Tax Changes After this Year’s 2025 Tax Reform – Implications for U.S. Multinationals and Global Planning
Presenters: Anuar Estefan and Andres Berdugo
Description: On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted the H.R.1, a sweeping piece of legislation that fundamentally alters the international tax landscape for U.S. multinationals. Under OBBB, the long‑standing regimes of GILTI (Global Intangible Low‑Taxed Income) and FDII (Foreign‑Derived Intangible Income) have been replaced with Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI) and Foreign‑Derived Deduction Eligible Income (FDDEI), respectively. There are also provisions fundamentally domestic that can affect the planning of cross-border businesses and families, including the increase of the lifetime exclusion amount for gift and estate tax purposes, and the permanent application of the bonus depreciation rules.
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. – Tax Savings with C Corporations
Presenter: Joshua A. Sutin
Description: This seminar will provide a review of the taxation of C corporations after the recent changes in tax law and how C corporations may be a better choice of entity for some businesses. An in-depth review of Qualified Small Business Stock (IRC 1202) will provide the history of this tax exclusion provision and the recent changes that make it this tax provision very powerful to minimize taxes on exiting a business. Further, time will be spent reviewing Qualified Opportunity Zones and the recent changes in tax law that make permanent a good tool to defer capital gains and minimize taxes.
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. – When Special Agents Come Calling
Presenter: Larry A. Campagna
Description: A primer on criminal tax with special emphasis on the roles of counsel and accountants.
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. (Keynote) – Beyond Borders: The Evolving Role of Accountants Under the USMCA
Presenter: Jose D. (JD) Gonzalez
Description: As global trade continues to evolve, accountants have become indispensable guides in helping businesses navigate the financial and regulatory complexities of trade agreements like the USMCA. This keynote will explore the critical role accountants play in managing tariff impacts, ensuring compliance, and advising on strategic business decisions. Attendees will gain insight into key areas such as risk assessment, cost analysis, supply chain optimization, and collaboration with legal advisors that help better equip them and position their clients and organizations for success in an ever-changing trade landscape.
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. – Cross-Border Estate and Wealth Planning for Multinational Families in Light of Recent Mexican Judicial Reforms and U.S. Tax Reform
Presenters: Patrick W. Martin, Luz E. Villegas-Banuelos, and Roberto Perez Teuffer
Description: Multinational families with assets or heirs across borders, especially involving Mexico, face a changing environment both in legal structure and in tax policy. A major development in Mexico was the 2024 judicial reform which restructured how judges are selected (moving toward popular elections), reduced the number of Supreme Court justices, shortened their terms, relaxed requirements like minimum age and work experience, and established mechanisms for oversight and accountability. These reforms alter not just how quickly disputes may be resolved but potentially shift the predictability, impartiality, or legal stability of courts dealing with inheritance, wills, or estate disputes. On the tax side, there are draft or proposed reforms in Mexico to the Income Tax Law (LISR) to impose taxes on inheritances, donations, or large legacies above certain thresholds, including graduated rates. For families with U.S. citizenship or residency, or U.S. estate tax exposure, there is also the interaction of U.S. law with foreign assets, treaties, forced heirship rules, and basis‑step up rules. In this changing context, estate plans, wills, trusts, or equivalent vehicles must be reviewed: ensuring that they are valid under all relevant jurisdictions, that legal uncertainties are mitigated, that transfer timing is optimized, and that heirs’ residences and citizenships are considered, along with any treaty protections. The judicial reform in Mexico increases the urgency of planning now while law and interpretation are still settling.
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. – Tax Controversy and IRS Enforcement Update
Presenters: Jaime Vasquez and Leo Unzeitig
Description: Topics will include the current state of IRS enforcement, reductions in force, penalty enforcement (particularly with respect to information returns), ERCs, tax litigation priorities, and the state of IRS collections.
3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. – Texas Sales and Use and Franchise Tax Updates
Presenter: Bryan J. Dotson
Description: This session discusses recent developments in the Texas sales and use and franchise taxes. The discussion will cover key legislative changes, recent court decisions, and amendments to Texas Comptroller regulations.
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. – Cross-Border Business and Tax Planning in 2026 and Beyond: Opportunities Under the ~14% Global Tax Rate & Growing Corporate Value
Presenters: Patrick W. Martin, Anuar Estefan, and Zachary Cruz
Description: Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, with OBBB’s major international tax provisions coming fully into effect, businesses will confront a new baseline: many foreign‑derived or foreign‑income regimes will carry an effective tax rate around 14% (once foreign tax credits are considered). This change alters the calculus for structuring growth, directing investment, and generating value. Companies whose strategy depended on low‑tax offshore jurisdictions, or generous tax deductions tied to tangible asset investment, will find those advantages compressed or eliminated. Moreover, this new tax environment interacts deeply with corporate valuation: after‑tax profits, certainty of tax treatment, treaty risks, and jurisdiction stability all feed into how investors assess future earnings. Innovation incentives, supply chain placements, licensing, intercompany financing, and more will require reconsideration about restructuring.
Additional Details:
Registration is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites to the courses presented.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Teresa De Ochoa at teresa.deochoa@chamberlainlaw.com.