FINIS COWAN, CPA, TAX LL.M.
1515 MARYLAND, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77006
(713) 582-6066 • Finis@finiscowan.com
TAX ATTORNEY
Boost Cash Flow.
Cut Taxes.
“Audit-Proof” Files.
FEDERAL, INTERNATIONAL & MULTI-STATE TAX ANALYSES, LITIGATION & SOLUTIONS:
• Secured tax-free treatment of $17.8 million in cancellation-of-debt income for clients’ foreign and domestic subsidiaries exchanged to clients’ lenders in debt workout.
• Developed tax strategy involving recurring item treatment for clients’ inventory purchase commitment losses, deferring $1.9 million in tax.
• Avoided $20+ million of corporate income tax over next 10 years by converting corporations from C to S, meeting proof requirements and maximizing NOL usage.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS standards related to accounting for income taxes including FAS 109 – FIN 48 disclosures of tax positions.
• Supervised preparation and review of 100+ complex tax returns annually including clients with operations in 40+ countries.
• Researched and advised on changes in tax law and accounting standards.
PROJECT & BUDGET MANAGEMENT / TEAM BUILDER / LEADER & MENTOR:
• Managed Global 500 clients’ multi-million dollar legal budgets, reporting and billing.
• Built law practice with $500K+ annual profits per partner.
• Developed joint ventures with other firms that resulted in $168M+ in verdicts and settlements.
• Coordinated responsibilities and workflow among clients’ management and firms’ team members.
WINNING STRATEGIES / SKILLED NEGOTIATIONS / BROAD BUSINESS & LEGAL BACKGROUND:
• Proven track record of effective communication, presentations and persuasion.
• Lead trial counsel in 70+ trials, mediations, arbitrations and appeals.
• Wins by simplifying complex concepts, information and choices and compulsive preparation.
• Board Certified, Civil Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
• Provides preventive legal advice, strategic planning and cost-effective solutions.
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Offices of Lawyers
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- http://www.finiscowan.com
Finis Cowan Questions
Finis Cowan's website is http://www.finiscowan.com
Finis Cowan's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/finis-cowan
Finis Cowan's industry is
Law Practice
Finis Cowan's top competitors are
Stuart B. Ratner, P. C.,
Rosefelt Tax Law,
Anderson & Quinn, Llc,
Lance Drury Law,
Mdp Services, Llc,
Balch & Bingham Llp,
Scharar Law Firm, Pc.
Finis Cowan's categories are Law Practice
Finis Cowan's founding year is 2001
