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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Worldwide, Oo

Lead cross-border tax consulting projects impacting both US outbound and foreign inbound multinational clients. Strategically managed the interactions between Section 951A (GILTI), Section 59A (BEAT), Section 250 (FDII), Section 163(j) and all other relevant technical tax issues that were impacted by the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) of 2018. Specific projects included the efficient transfer of intellectual property, supply chain optimization, intercompany financing and the effective utilization of foreign tax credits.Regularly consulted, reviewed and prepared calculations related to the accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 involving both domestic and international tax issues. Focused on strategies to reduce the company’s worldwide effective tax rate and implementing processes that could be duplicated over time.Directed complex international compliance projects including Forms 5471, Forms 8865, Forms 8858s and all related schedules.Collaborated with CFOs, VP of Tax, Controllers and Tax Directors on overall tax strategy gaining the full understanding of each company’s tax processes to help maximize their available resources.Consulted on the domestic and international tax implications of taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions.Facilitated internal tax technical training courses focusing on international tax concepts. Recent trainings included all aspects of the TCJA of 2018.

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Managed several corporate restructuring projects involving the establishment of principal and holding company structures, transfer of intangible property, preparation of E&P and other tax attribute studies, withholding tax minimization issues and other relevant international tax related projects.Directed several income tax provision (FAS 109) review and preparation projects including FIN 48 analysis for both large and middle market multinational corporations.Managed complex international tax compliance projects primarily involving Forms 5471, 8865 and 8858.Facilitated PwC international training seminars on subjects including tax research and writing, foreign tax credits, Subpart F and foreign corporate reorganizations.

Researched and prepared memorandum on copyright and trademark issues related to sports marketing.Drafted memorandum on copyright issues related to news reporting of televised sporting events including an analysis of the Fair Use Act.Provided research support for general counsel at a television station.

Jd/Mbt, Taxation

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics