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This expert has over 25 years of experience, transitioning through the professional disciplines of accounting, tax, law and finance, including public accounting and private law practice, as well as legal and corporate finance executive positions with Oryx Energy (now Anadarko Petroleum), Verizon and GreenTech Petroleum. He leverages on multi-disciplinary skill-sets in overseeing capital structure, determining the optimum mix of debt, equity and internal financing, building complex economic & financial models, performing the budgeting and forecasting function, developing strategies to improve economic efficiencies on capital deployed, managing complex tax issues and litigation and understanding and resolving financial and accounting questions. He is highly experienced at preparing and communicating business plans and strategies and preparing professional finance packages for qualified projects. He has a heavy international background, including mergers and acquisitions, and all types of domestic and cross-border transactions, with countries such as Russia, China, and Kazakhstan, among many others. He has been published in multiple national journals such as Business Week and the Journal of Corporate Taxation. He has also successfully testified as a finance expert witness in major commercial litigation (involving hundreds of millions of dollars) in venues including state and county courts, U.S. Federal District Court and U.S. Tax Court. Given his diverse background and global experience, he offers a unique blend of business acumen and legal knowledge in negotiating complex transactions, working with integrated teams of professionals from tax, accounting, finance, legal, engineering, geology, and operations departments of companies.
CEO & Founder, Privately-held oil & gas consulting and management firm
Graduate, National Geothermal Academy, University of Nevada-Reno
Fort Collins,
Colorado
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Tax Preparation
Preparing and filing tax returns for clients.
Tax Planning
Strategizing to minimize tax liabilities.
IRS Representation
Representing clients in IRS audits.
Tax Compliance Review
Ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations.
Estate Tax Planning
Planning for taxes on inheritances and estates.
Sales Tax Consulting
Advising on sales tax obligations and compliance.
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What is a tax expert witness?
A tax expert witness is a qualified tax professional who provides specialized opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing financial records, clarifying complex tax issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may necessitate the expertise of a tax expert witness?
A tax expert witness handles tax fraud, evasion, IRS disputes, audits, valuation, corporate tax, international tax, estate and gift tax, and complex tax litigation cases.
How should I assess the qualifications of a tax expert witness for complex corporate matters?
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What factors determine the appropriate fee structure for a tax expert witness engagement?
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How can a tax expert witness assist in evaluating the strength of a tax controversy claim?
A tax expert witness evaluates tax records, applies relevant law, and explains technical issues clearly to help assess the strength and defensibility of a tax controversy claim.
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