For practitioner and professionals active in the international tax arena, it is interesting to know that the International Tax Institute, Inc. has launched its new web site (www.internationaltaxinstitute.org). 

Founded in 1961, the International Tax Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization run by tax professionals to benefit the international tax community.  It provides continuing education led by top tax professionals as well as government policy-makers. 

Its core program is a series of monthly luncheon seminars, which are available to members and non-members. It provides New York State Continuing Legal Education Credits to lawyers, and New York State Continuing Professional Education Credits to accountants.

It is a membership organization comprised of the top global accounting and law firms, as well as boutique international firms.  Individual memberships are also available.  Non-members are welcome at all its programs.