I started my career as an engineer working on dive computers. When I became a CPA, I joined the Big 4 in their national practice. My career has taken me from NY to CA to Sydney Australia and now based in Atlanta. I am uniquely qualified to help my clients with my engineering, US and overseas R&D tax expertise. In short, I am able to effectively communicate with your Engineering and Tax/Finance departments braking down the language barriers thus providing you with the most efficient service.If you are interested in learning more about R&D Tax Credits, please feel free to contact me at tommy.zavieh@frazierdeeter.com for a free consultation.

I assisted our clients with maximizing their Research & Development Tax Credit, and their Meals & Entertainment Deductions.

Tommy was a Senior Manager in the Atlanta office. In addition, Tommy was the R&D Tax Credit leader for KPMG’s South East Region. Tommy’s expertise in US and Australian R&D regimes along with his extensive experience with Meals & Entertainment deductions allowed him to provide a unique tax advisory and consulting advice for his clients. Tommy provided tax consulting advice to a variety of clients: from startups to large multinational clients focusing on BioPharma/Life Sciences, Software Companies, Financial Institutions, Engineering and IT; further experience in Oil & Gas, Energy and Defense industries.

Conduct large-scale studies for R&D and M&E credits; liaison with clients to obtain necessary data, analyze data to determine proper credit amounts, interview Subject Matter Experts, document qualification of expenses used to claim creditsPresent deliverables to clients, with partner and/or principal as appropriate, and ensure client satisfactionBuild client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client businessAssist clients in drafting technical documents in order to obtain tax benefits and achieve business goalsProvide creative solutions to problems, scope out major projects, and develop practical plans for their completionAssist clients with audit support and timely response to IDRs; work with partner to settle tax credit claimsHelp to develop and guide tax seniors, staff, and other junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goalsBuild on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities, and apply them to complex situations

Advised clients on Research and Development Credit, interviewed Subject Matter Experts, prepared documentation for audit defenseCreated costing models using Deloitte proprietary Access-based software (DBXi)Provided compliance services to partnerships and high net worth individualsResearched tax issues for firm Partners and DirectorsMember of Federal tax team for Fortune Global 100

Taught two sections of Financial Accounting with an average class size of twenty two studentsPrepared class notes and exams

Recruited, trained and managed volunteersTrained in tax law, e-filing and return preparation Prepared Federal and state tax returns for large client base including students, staff, faculty, private citizens, military personnel and FBI agentsReviewed and approved for filing every tax return prepared by our siteIn final year as Director, quadrupled clients served from prior year, ranked first in New York area and fourth in the North East region

Responsible for discovering and fixing all worldwide dive computer failures and reported directly to COOReport included failure due to customer or Engineering flaws, with recommendation for changesWorked closely with other departments to implement new procedures to reduce failuresSupervised 8 technicians and reduced department expenses by 60%Assisted Company in receiving ISO 9001 designation