Judy Fry Mason, Cpa, Cva Email & Phone Number

Business professional with over 25 years in public accounting and business valuations. Experience includes broad-based accounting and tax planning and solutions. I am an innovative thinker and energetic solution-oriented leader who interacts effectively with all levels of an organization.I specialize in tax planning, succession planning, and business valuation. My clients included S Corporations and Partnerships/LLCs, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and their related family and business interests. My expertise includes exit planning and business valuation for closely held businesses looking to value their company for estate and gift tax purposes, sale, family succession, buy/sell agreements or litigation. Tax specialties include Multi-state income taxes, franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, state and local taxes, and personal property taxes. In addition, I have experience representing taxpayers before the IRS, IL Department of Revenue, and other government taxation bodies.Industry expertise includes auto dealers, vehicle and equipment leasing manufacturing, consulting and professional service providers, and retailers.Available to speak on a variety of tax matters, exit planning, and valuations.

Listed skills include Tax, Income Tax, Accounting, Tax Returns, and 36 others.

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  Partner

  Michaelsilver

  Nov 1995 - Present

  I have over 25 years of business consulting, tax, accounting, and compliance experience, serving closely-held and start-up businesses, entrepreneurial and family-owned companies, their owners, and families. In addition, I am a member of our management consulting team, including heading up the exit planning and business valuation groups.My expertise includes guiding business owners through the value acceleration and exit planning process. I also have expertise in federal, state, and local taxation, directing clients through the complexities of conducting business in multiple states, particularly regarding income, sales, use, and other taxes. And have successfully managed a broad range of federal income and state sales and use tax audits.I have written multiple articles on tax planning issues and strategies for various professional journals, trade publications, and client newsletters, including the Chicago Automobile Trade Association. I have also presented to various organizations and events regarding tax and valuation topics.I am active in her community and involved in multiple charitable organizations, serving in various leadership positions, including President, Treasurer, and Board Member.