My service goal is to provide actionable tax planning that is integrated with your client’s business and financial interests. Tax Alpha is real and the ROI is wonderful.I consult for JKLR (acquired Mark F Wille, CPA’s tax practice) and others. I have taught accounting and tax at local Bay Area institutions (primarily The UCSC Extension) and lectured at CSULB in their outstanding accounting program.My main interests are taxation, finance, capital markets, and economics. I am also a strong accountant, but this skill (Accounting) is a means to the former ends. I also have a strong personal interest in retirement income planning and tax efficiency via tax location and comprehensive tax planning.I spent several years working in a broad range of director and management roles in corporate tax departments, and large accounting firms. For the last few years, I have focused on privately held businesses and individuals. Know tax will share. I do not run a retail tax practice.
Brett Layton, Cpa
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Independent Tax ConsultantBrett Layton, Cpa Dec 2014 - Present
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Graduate Student California Lutheran University (On Hold Back In Tax Land)California Lutheran University Nov 2014 - Dec 2018Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us -
RepresentativeHdvest 2016 - 2016
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Associate Director, TaxPharmacyclics Apr 2014 - Nov 2014Sunnyvale, Ca, Us -
Tax DirectorAmd Mar 2008 - Oct 2013Santa Clara, California, UsMy primary responsibility was management of the current IRS audit. Also, significant involvement in AMD's world-wide income tax provision from a strategic, technical and operational point of view. In addition, heavy involvement in tax research and planning associated with various corporate and financial transactions. I was a member of the Semiconductor Industry Association taxation sub-committee and active in pursuing new tax legislation beneficial to the industry. -
Vice President Of TaxThe Tpl Group Apr 2007 - Mar 2008The TPL Group is a private enterprise consisting of both U.S. and foreign entities including Controlled Foreign Corporations, Domestic C Corporations, S Corporations, a Joint Venture Partnership and LLCs. I was responsible for all tax planning, compliance and resolution. The Group is active in the acquisition and disposition of Intellectual Property and associated businesses.
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Director Of Tax AdministrationAmd Jul 2004 - Apr 2007Santa Clara, California, UsResponsible for the worldwide income tax provision, SOX compliance and U.S. Federal returns. Direct reports covered U.S. Federal, Sales and Use, and Property tax, State income tax and Payroll tax reporting (planning through audit management). Directly involved in major corporate transactions: The conversion of AMD's joint venture with Fujitsu (a CFC) into a U.S. LLC (taxed as a partnership), IPO of this enterprise now known as Spansion, Inc., and the purchase of ATI (a Canadian corporation) where significant U.S. tax planning was required.Senior Manager, Tax Administration 2002 to 2004Responsibilities same as above.
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Tax Manager, InternationalAmd Jan 1998 - Jan 2002Responsible for manufacturing entities in Asia and Europe, significant involvement with transfer pricing and the annual U.S. transfer pricing study. Largest project was working on European manufacturing entities known as "Fab 30" where government subsidies and financing were significant to the overall project economics and a major focus of the project team.
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Tax ManagerAmd Jan 1988 - Jan 1998Successfully closed two IRS audits without a formal appeals hearing, successfully resolved a large business vs. non-business gain issue with the California Franchise Tax Board at appeals, and obtained economic obsolescence factors the industry deserved in a large Santa Clara county property tax hearing. Also active in governmental affairs, was chair of AEA tax committee, and worked on special projects: Nexgen merger, maximizing research credit claims, and investing in affordable housing credit partnerships.
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Tax SupervisorAmd Sep 1987 - Jan 1988Supervised the preparation and reviewed the federal and state income tax returns.
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Tax SupervisorTouche Ross Jan 1985 - Jan 1987Us -
Tax SeniorArthur Andersen Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
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SalesmanExectec Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
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Audit StaffArthur Young Jan 1980 - Jan 1981Us
Brett Layton Cpa, Mst Education Details
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Golden Gate UniversityMs Taxation -
California Lutheran UniversityFinancial Planning
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Ucsc Silicon Valley ExtensionInstructor
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San José State UniversityBusiness Administration
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