taxnews.ey.comPrint

04 February 2026

Thursday, February 5 | Private Equity + Private Capital Webcast: Navigating transformative global change – Q1 2026 (11 am ET)

Please join us for a timely discussion of the latest developments around the globe impacting global PE and PC funds, their transactions, and portfolio companies. 

Our panel of EY Washington Council, and EY tax professionals will highlight cutting-edge trends and the emerging state of play, including:

  • US legislative and regulatory update – current state of play in Washington, recap of recent budget agreement, outlook for future legislative packages related to the government funding and a second reconciliation bill, and recent regulatory guidance and proposals
  • BEPS 2.0 Pillar II exemptions and safe-harbors – the implications for PE and PC funds, including cash tax exposure and global compliance considerations
  • SWFs investors and private funds – impact on SWF investors and private funds resulting from recent final and proposed Regulations under Section 892
    • Update on the guidance in the Regulations related to private credit and debt funds,
  • Tax controversy update – IRS, SALT and global tax controversy and tax audit and exam issues
    • Taxpayer favorable 5th Circuit court ruling (Sirius) related to self-employment tax application to certain Management Co structures
    • Indian Supreme Court ruling denying tax treaty benefits related to a holding company gain
  • Global radar screen – global macro and geopolitical developments, emerging transaction trends related to liquidity, and breaking news global tax and regulatory guidance that should be on your radar screen

Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET

Registration: Register for this event.

Panelists

  • Alex Christoforou, Principal, ITTS, Ernst & Young UK LLP
  • Dan Paulos, Principal, FSO-ITTS, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Kiara Rankin, Principal, National Tax – Tax Controversy, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Lisa Wolski, MD, Washington Council Ernst & Young LLP

Moderator

  • Gerald Whelan, EY PE Tax Technical Leader, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP

CPE credit offered: 1.4. Recommended field of study: Taxes. See CPE FAQ for more information.

You can learn about and register for any EY Tax webcast here.

Document ID: 2026-0355

 

The information contained herein is general in nature and is not intended, and should not be construed, as legal, accounting or tax advice or opinion provided by Ernst & Young LLP to the reader. The reader also is cautioned that this material may not be applicable to, or suitable for, the reader's specific circumstances or needs, and may require consideration of non-tax and other tax factors if any action is to be contemplated. The reader should contact his or her Ernst & Young LLP or other tax professional prior to taking any action based upon this information. Ernst & Young LLP assumes no obligation to inform the reader of any changes in tax laws or other factors that could affect the information contained herein.

 

Copyright © 1996 – 2026, Ernst & Young LLP

 

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, retransmitted or otherwise redistributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including by photocopying, facsimile transmission, recording, rekeying, or using any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from Ernst & Young LLP.

 

EY US Tax News Update Master Agreement | EY Privacy Statement