About Our Section

The Tax Section aims to: (1) promote the objectives of the CBA within the field of taxation and further the continuing legal education of members of the section and the Bar at large; (2) serve as a resource concerning federal and state tax laws to section members, the General Assembly, and the Bar in general; and (3) serve in a liaison capacity on behalf of the Bar with the Internal Revenue Service and the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.  

Section Executive Committee

Chair
Cheryl D. Ladyzhets
KPMG LLP
One Financial Plaza
755 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)297-5466
cladyzhets@kpmg.com

Vice-Chair
Ryan V. Leichsenring
Day Pitney LLP
225 Asylum Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)275-0100
rleichsenring@daypitney.com 

Secretary/Treasurer
Rachael E. Spina

Cohen and Wolf PC
320 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880
(203)341-5308
rspina@cohenandwolf.com

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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 30
    2025 Federal Tax Institute of New England (FTINE2025)
    Saint Clements Castle and Marina
    1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd.
    Portland
    United States
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Don't miss this premier event for estate planning and tax attorneys. The day will kick-off with a networking breakfast followed by both plenary and break-out sessions. National speakers will present on cutting-edge tax and estate planning issues. This year’s program includes a full-day track for estates and probate and tax paralegals and a track for young lawyers. Register early as space is limited for this event.

  • Nov 18
    Joint Meeting: Tax Section and CT CPA (STS251118)
    Testa's
    26 South Center Street
    Southington, Connecticut
    United States
    5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
  • Dec 16
    Tax Section Meeting (STS251216)
    Café Amici
    1640 Whitney Avenue
    Hamden, Connecticut
    United States
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
  • Jan 20
    Tax Section Meeting (STS260120)
    Café Amici
    1640 Whitney Avenue
    Hamden, Connecticut
    United States
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
  • Feb 17
    Tax Section Meeting (STS260217)
    Café Amici
    1640 Whitney Avenue
    Hamden, Connecticut
    United States
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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