Tax Analysts is accepting nominations for the 2026 Tax Analysts Award of Distinction in U.S. Federal Taxation. Nominations are open through January 30, 2026, and the nomination form is here. Criteria and more, below the fold.
The Tax Analysts Award of Distinction for Contributions in U.S. Federal Taxation is a national honor presented annually to an individual, team, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to federal taxation. This award recognizes those who have shaped tax policy, improved tax administration, or deepened public understanding of how taxation affects lives at the federal level.
Whether through innovative legislation, groundbreaking litigation, pioneering research, or courageous public service, this award is a tribute to those who make federal tax systems more equitable, effective, and transparent. . . .
A nominee may be an individual, a group (up to five people), or an institution. The award honors a specific contribution, not a body of work. Nominations should describe what was achieved, why it mattered, and how the work served the public interest.
Eligible nominees include:
- Federal tax officials or public servants
- Legal practitioners or litigators
- Academics or researchers focused on federal tax issues
- Journalists or public commentators
- Advocacy groups or nonprofit organizations
- Regulatory professionals or tax administrators
Nominees will be evaluated on the strength of their contribution and the significance of its impact. The work must serve the public interest, not merely the financial interests of the nominee or their affiliates. . . .
Nominations are reviewed by a panel of experts using the following criteria:
- Innovation – New approaches to legal, policy, or administrative challenges
- Impact – Measurable outcomes, such as reform, precedent, or policy shifts
- Significance – Breadth and importance of the issue addressed
- Integrity – Ethical execution and public-mindedness
- Alignment With Tax Analysts’ Mission – transparency, education, and engagement
Related TaxProf Blog coverage:
- Tax Analysts Launches New Award for Excellence in Federal Taxation (Dec. 9, 2025)
- Request For Nominations: Tax Analysts Award of Distinction (State & Local Tax) (June 9, 2025)
Other related coverage:
- Chuck O’Toole, Honoring Excellence in State and Local Tax: Our Inaugural Award of Distinction, 189 Tax Notes Fed. 769 (Nov. 3, 2025) (honoring Jaye Calhoun of Kean Miller LLP)
