Leading Corporate Tax Experts

James is a CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Tax Resolution Specialist at CanvaTax (canvatax.com), where he helps individuals and businesses resolve complex tax issues including IRS debt, back taxes, and penalty relief through programs like the IRS Fresh Start Initiative. With hands-on experience navigating IRS negotiations and tax compliance, James provides practical, results-driven guidance to clients facing financial uncertainty.

Do you or someone you know have state or federal tax problems? Perhaps a client or colleague of yours is behind on their taxes, or is being audited. I have helped thousands of people resolve their issues with the IRS and state tax authorities. We don’t just solve tax problems in Michigan, either. Our tax resolution efforts have successfully helped clients all over the U.S., including many expats. Tax problems - resolved. If you have a tax issue, call me - I'll be happy to give you free advice. My team of tax lawyers can help you with: * Tax Debt Relief – IRS or State * Offers in Compromise / Tax Settlements * Unfiled Tax Returns * Unpaid Business Taxes * IRS & State Tax Audit Defense * IRS Tax Appeals / Tax Litigation * Criminal Tax Fraud Defense * Foreign Asset Disclosures / FBAR Issues * Tax Preparer Defense ************************************************************************************* We help our clients get the fresh start they deserve! ************************************************************************************* Visit my website at www.ayarlaw.com or call us at (248) 262-3400 to schedule your appointment for your free legal advice.

Bestax Chartered Accountants is an FTA Approved Tax Agency and a trusted provider of accounting, tax, auditing, transfer pricing, business setup, and corporate services in Dubai. With nearly a decade of combined experience and offices in both UAE and Canada, we help businesses make smarter financial decisions by calculating the best opportunities for long-term growth. We support startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to ensure their full compliance, and strengthen long-term stability. We are a leading tax consultancy firm in the UAE, offering expert support across VAT, corporate tax, and excise tax. Our team ensures clients remain compliant with evolving regulations while benefiting from strategic tax planning opportunities. Through proactive advisory, we help businesses reduce liabilities and make informed financial decisions. Beyond taxation, Bestax delivers comprehensive accounting and bookkeeping services, including financial statement preparation, payroll management, audit support, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting enables business owners to maintain financial clarity and drive sustainable growth. Our audit and assurance services help companies meet statutory obligations while strengthening internal controls, financial transparency, and operational efficiency. Bestax also specializes in global company formation, assisting entrepreneurs and investors in establishing businesses in the UAE, Panama, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Canada, the USA, and beyond. From trade license issuance to visa processing, PRO services, and digital bank account opening, we manage the entire setup process. Our cross-border expertise enables us to support clients with multi-jurisdictional structuring and international compliance requirements. Additionally, we provide advanced services such as transfer pricing, empowering businesses with centralised and fully compliant financial operations. At Bestax, we are more than a service provider we are a long-term partner committed to delivering solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth in the competitive global market all under one roof.

Dr. Mariacarla D'Amico is an Italian Chartered Accountant, Statutory Auditor and Managing Director of ISY Tax & Law, a Rome-based professional firm assisting international companies, investors and entrepreneurs doing business in Italy. With more than 25 years of experience, she advises foreign businesses on Italian VAT, corporate taxation, accounting, payroll, company formation and ongoing tax compliance. She regularly speaks at accredited professional conferences, contributes to technical publications and serves on specialist committees within the Order of Chartered Accountants of Rome (ODCEC Rome). Through ISY Tax & Law, she helps international businesses navigate the Italian legal and tax system with practical, business-focused advice, combining technical expertise with clear communication.

Jason Parr is the President of The Sales Tax People, a sales tax compliance firm and part of the Amplēo family of companies. He has spent more than 30 years helping businesses navigate sales tax complexity, working his way up from staff assistant to president. His expertise spans sales tax compliance, nexus studies and risk assessments, audit defense, M&A due diligence, and tax recovery services. Jason is a trusted voice for CFOs, controllers, CPAs, and business owners trying to manage state and local tax (SALT) obligations with confidence. He holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington.

I am a Director in the Tax Department at CMP’s Logan office, part of an award-winning CPA firm powered by 250+ years of combined tax, accounting, and CFO expertise. I specialize in taxation for individuals and businesses, with additional focus on trust accounting and business valuations, combining technical expertise with a practical approach that helps clients navigate complex financial situations with clarity and confidence. Building strong client relationships is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I enjoy making complicated tax and accounting matters feel simple and manageable. I earned both my bachelor’s degree in accounting and my Master of Taxation from Utah State University. I am licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Utah and hold the Certified Valuation Analyst credential. I stay active in the profession through involvement with the AICPA, UACPA, and the Northern Chapter of the UACPA. Outside the office, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.

I am Shiv Kumar Agarwal and CEO of Kcorp Tax. My highest qualification is M.Com. & LLB and I possess nearly 25 years of experience in Business start-ups, Finance & Accounting, Taxation & Registration Services including tax strategies, multiple tax planning, internal control, and finalization of financial statements, liquidity, Import exports, and MIS. In the year 2000, I completed a Master's in Commerce from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P., and further completed a Law Degree from St. Thomas Law College of Greater Noida, U.P. Thereafter, I have handled Senior Managerial Assignments of Finance & Taxation in Various types of Industries and commercial clients for many years I have skills as a Strategist and implementer with expertise in steering entire Finance Accounts, Legal & Taxation Functions, with a consistent record of delivering results in Statutory Compliance, operational performance, and profitability.

Most business owners build successful companies long before they build the financial infrastructure required to scale, raise capital, or exit. That gap is where I operate. I’m the Founder of Golden Tree Capital Architecture, a firm that helps business owners design the financial infrastructure behind their companies through CFO-as-a-Service, tax strategy, and capital structuring. Our work focuses on companies that are: • Scaling rapidly • Preparing for capital raises • Navigating complex tax and financial structures • Planning for an exit or liquidity event Through Golden Tree, we help owners implement what I call Capital Architecture — the strategic design of financial systems that support long-term growth and wealth creation. This includes: • CFO-as-a-Service for growing companies • Advanced tax planning and entity structuring • Financial modeling and capital strategy • Exit and succession planning • Coordination with RIAs, attorneys, and investment partners Our clients range from founders and family-owned businesses to middle-market industrial companies and advisory firms seeking deeper financial strategy. Before launching Golden Tree, I worked inside large financial institutions and spent years advising entrepreneurs across multiple industries including manufacturing, technology, logistics, and professional services. Today, our mission is simple: Help business owners turn financial chaos into financial architecture.

With years of experience at a top-tier Big 4 international accounting firm, my background in consulting and tax strategy enables me to provide clients with clear, actionable guidance to fully leverage Puerto Rico’s tax incentives while remaining compliant.As an experienced and strategic advisor in tax compliance for Act 60, I combine a results-oriented approach with in-depth expertise in Puerto Rico’s unique tax & regulatory landscape.My CPA firm is tailored to deliver comprehensive strategies that focus on compliance and optimize financial outcomes for our high net worth clients.

Jon is a Certified Financial Planner with 8 years of experience working with individuals and families from all walks of life. He has also completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst and Enrolled Agent designations, and specializes in tax strategies and portfolio management.

James A. Kraehenbuehl is an experienced business attorney, tax lawyer, and executive who has represented hundreds of clients, from individuals with simple tax preparation to global companies with complex legal issues. He started his own firm, Mid-Atlantic Law and Tax, so that he may partner with clients to help them grow and achieve their goals by addressing the annual need for tax preparation, assisting clients in mitigating and managing legal risk, and using financial data to help clients manage and improve their businesses. James’ experiences and the foundation of his family’s accounting business, which has prepared taxes for clients and advised clients on tax issues for over forty years, have enabled him to become this strategic and valuable partner. As a tax attorney, he has worked with clients to prepare simple to complex returns as well as resolve various inquiry letters or tax audits from the IRS and state equivalents. Moreover, in his prior experience as general counsel and executive for a U.S. defense prime contractor, Fincantieri Marine Group, James has directly managed and assisted his clients manage the wide variety of legal risks that businesses face. This includes issues such as managing contracting risk through negotiation and building good templates, investigating and resolving personnel-related risks, managing corporate structures and formalities, as well as managing environmental issues identified in industrial manufacturing settings. James started practicing law at Boies Schiller and Flexner LLP, a nationally known and respected litigation firm. Here, he represented a variety of individuals and major corporations in matters before regulatory agencies and litigated commercial and governmental disputes before a variety of state and federal courts. Prior to the law firm, James served as a law clerk to Judge D. Brooks Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with Honors and of the Order of the Coif. While there, he served as Managing Editor of the University of Chicago Law Review and won the school’s moot court competition.

CA Prateek Mittal is a seasoned financial expert and IBBI Registered Valuer with over two decades of experience in business valuations, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. As the Director of Valuations at [FinVal Research & Consultancy](https://finvalresearch.in), he specializes in delivering high-authority compliance and advisory solutions, including ESOP valuations, corporate guarantee valuations, and startup advisory. A thought leader in the evolving corporate landscape, Prateek frequently publishes insights on cutting-edge industry shifts, from integrating AI and Big Data into valuation practices to navigating ESG compliance risks and supply chain crises. Alongside his valuation expertise, he serves as a Virtual CFO, helping businesses optimize their financial strategies, secure fundraising mandates, and drive operational efficiencies. --- ### Key Media Angles & Topics I Can Comment On: * Regulatory & Compliance Valuations: Deep dives into ESOPs, Corporate Guarantees, and international accounting standards. * The Intersection of Finance & Tech: How AI, big data, and automated tools are transforming modern valuation models. * Startup Ecosystem & Fundraising: Strategic structuring, mid-market growth challenges, and investment readiness. * Risk Management: Evaluating ESG compliance risks and implementing Virtual CFO frameworks during economic volatility.

Steven J. Cashiola is a California-based Certified Public Accountant who advises individuals, small businesses, and real estate investors on advanced tax strategies and compliance with IRS regulations. His practice emphasizes planning with an eye toward minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. With 25 years of financial experience, he has been exposed to various tax scenarios. This exposure fueled his curiosity and drive to research and implement the strategic tax support and planning that he eagerly shares with his clients.

I'm the founder of paraguay-steuerfrei.de, an independent resource dedicated to Paraguay's residency, territorial tax system, and international relocation. I specialize in helping entrepreneurs, investors, freelancers, retirees, and digital nomads understand Paraguay's immigration process, tax framework, and business environment. My areas of expertise include Paraguay residency, territorial taxation, tax residency, international relocation, cross-border entrepreneurship, company formation, and living in Paraguay. I regularly analyze changes in legislation, immigration procedures, and tax regulations to provide accurate, up-to-date information for individuals considering a move to Paraguay. I'm available to comment on Paraguay, Latin American relocation, territorial tax systems, digital nomad trends, and international mobility.

I'm Christian Görgen, founder of FYI Marketing & Consulting. I've spent over a decade in the financial industry, leading global brands like eToro, Pepperstone and Fidelity International. Today, I help Forex, Prop Trading, and FinTech companies scale through smart strategy, content that converts, and marketing leadership that’s built to last. My focus is on driving real growth — not just running campaigns.

Jere Salmisto is the founder of CalcFi, a free personal-finance calculator platform where every formula traces to a primary public source — IRS publications, Federal Reserve series, Treasury tables, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CFPB, and HUD. He also runs Autonomatica, a studio building quantitative-automation systems, backtesting pipelines and rule-based decision tools. Before CalcFi he was CEO at Topair Nordic (industrial sales and operations) and led B2B commercial execution across multiple companies. That operator background shapes how he writes about finance: numbers must reproduce by hand, sources are cited on the page, and tools are free forever. Available for commentary on consumer finance, paycheck/tax/mortgage math, retirement planning, systematic trading logic, finance-tool usability, and anything business and motivation-related. Independent researcher (ORCID 0009-0000-0916-8684). Curator of CalcFi Open Data — 34 free CC-BY-4.0 financial and macro time series mirrored daily from FRED, BLS, BEA, US Treasury, FDIC, EIA, World Bank, and CoinGecko. Archived with permanent DOIs at Figshare (10.6084/m9.figshare.32332290), Zenodo (CERN-backed), OSF, Kaggle, and Mendeley Data. A methodology paper on k-anonymized calculator-run aggregates is currently under SSRN review. Finnish/Estonian founder commenting on published IRS, CFPB, Fed, and BLS primary sources. Not a licensed US CPA or tax attorney.

Burak Genc is an Enrolled Agent and the founder of Arc & Ledger Accounting, a U.S.-based tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small business owners. He specializes in individual and small business tax compliance, IRS notices, and practical tax strategy for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and first-generation business owners. Burak works closely with clients navigating Schedule C businesses, single-member LLCs, and multi-state considerations, with a particular focus on California tax issues. Known for translating complex tax rules into clear, actionable guidance, he helps clients stay compliant while making informed financial decisions. In addition to tax preparation, Burak advises clients on year-round tax planning, business structure considerations, and responding to IRS correspondence. He frequently educates business owners on common tax mistakes, misconceptions, and best practices.