Erin Henry Presents Research on Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax at Council of Economic Advisers

Erin Henry, an associate professor in the William Dillard Department of Accounting at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, recently had the opportunity to present her groundbreaking research on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) to the Council of Economic Advisers in Washington, D.C. The council, a crucial component of the Executive Office of the President, expressed keen interest in Henry’s work due to its value in ongoing policy evaluations.

The study, conducted by Henry and her co-authors, has not only caught the attention of the White House but also the academic community. Their paper has been accepted for publication in the prestigious National Tax Journal, further validating its coverage of a newly implemented tax policy.

Henry explained, “We chose to investigate the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax because it is a newly enacted policy. We wanted to help policymakers understand whether the motivations for the policy are empirically supported.” The invitation to present their research to the executive branch economics staff signifies a significant recognition of the team’s efforts and the potential impact of their work on future tax policy discussions and decisions.

Reflecting on the experience, Henry shared, “This experience is, and probably will forever be, the single coolest professional experience of my life.” The invitation to present their research to the Council of Economic Advisers highlights the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and shaping national discourse.

The Sam M. Walton College of Business, where Henry is a faculty member, is AACSB-accredited and ranks among the top business schools in the nation. The college serves nearly 9,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students and is recognized for its excellence in various business programs.

The University of Arkansas, where the Walton College is located, provides an internationally competitive education in over 200 academic programs. The university contributes significantly to Arkansas’ economy through education, research, and job development. The U of A is classified among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity and is ranked among the top public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.