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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. Finnish/Estonian founder commenting on published IRS, CFPB, Fed, and BLS primary sources. Not a licensed US CPA or tax attorney.

***Views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of EY or any of its member firms.*** M&A, integration, divestitures, and corporate transformation business leader who helps global strategic and investment businesses turn deals into value. I'm a Senior Director at EY-Parthenon in New York, where I advise. global companies, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers on M&A, divestitures, large scale corporate transformation, JV, and corporate strategies, commercial and operational due diligence, sign to close transaction management, synergies assessment and value creation, and post-merger integrations. Over the past decade-plus I've worked on transactions ranging from acquisitions and carve-outs to transformations and partnerships - across consumer and retail / CPR, technology, industrials, and financial services companies. Before EY-Parthenon, I spent several years in investment research at S&P Global and Netscribes, analyzing global companies. I'm a CFA charterholder and hold an MBA from NYU Stern, where I collaborated with Nobel Laureate Robert Engle on ESG research published on Nasdaq. I'm happy to comment on deal trends, why integrations succeed or fail, revenue and cost synergies, regulatory shifts like HSR, and how boards evaluate strategic transactions. I respond quickly and speak plainly — no jargon.

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.

Melissa Korber is an Enrolled Agent and the founder of Tax Leverage Group, a premier tax strategy and wealth optimization firm for high-performing entrepreneurs and wellness founders. As a Tax Strategist and Financial Architect, Melissa helps six- and seven-figure business owners cut taxes, increase profit, and design exit strategies that turn their businesses into lasting wealth vehicles. With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, Melissa has managed and analyzed more than $36 billion in government and private sector funding. Before launching her firm, she served as a national financial manager within the U.S. Department of the Interior, where she led budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives that shaped billion-dollar federal programs to include negotiating project approvals with White House teams. Her proprietary framework, the Triple Leverage Code, helps founders legally and strategically reduce their tax burden by up to 50% while compounding personal wealth and protecting their long-term freedom. Known for her clarity, precision, and ability to simplify complex financial concepts, Melissa has become a trusted voice in the growing field of advanced tax strategy for entrepreneurs. Today, Melissa works with business owners nationwide to align their business structure, cash flow, and investment strategy into one cohesive wealth plan. She is frequently sought for expert commentary on small business finance, tax efficiency, and exit planning. Signature Expertise: Advanced Tax Strategy & Entity Optimization Strategic Exit & Wealth Planning Profit Architecture & Forecasting High-Income Entrepreneur Tax Reduction Medical & Wellness Practice Structuring Mission Statement: To help founders keep more of what they earn, redirect money with strategic intention, and build businesses that reinforce their wealth, not drain it.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.

I'm a specialist commercial finance broker with 16 years of experience helping Australian business owners access commercial property finance. As founder of Smart Business Plans, I've overseen $550 million in commercial finance across more than 3,300 clients, with a 92% approval rate working across a panel of 60+ specialist lenders. My expertise sits at the intersection of commercial property, business finance, and wealth strategy — particularly for small to medium business owners looking to buy their own premises, invest through their SMSF, or fund development projects. I work exclusively in the commercial space, which means I specialise where the major banks often can't or won't go. I'm also the author of The Premise Effect (2026), which makes the case for why Australian business owners are leaving millions on the table by renting rather than owning their business premises. I'm available to comment on: commercial property finance, SMSF borrowing, business lending, commercial mortgage rates, Australian property market trends, and small business wealth building.

Helping expats with taxes - Founder and tax consultant at Prinz.tax - Expat Taxes / Steuerberater / CPA / Wirtschaftsprüfer Dedicated Expert Double Taxation Germany and USA As an expert in international taxation I offer U.S. tax return services in combination with German income tax declarations. Me and my team of tax experts will coordinate between both tax systems to avoid double taxation, offering a streamlined and integrated tax filing experience that maximizes tax benefits.

Geoff Knight is the founder and CEO of File Tax online. This IRS-approved e-file provider serves more than 2.5 million accounts. Geoff has 25 years of experience. He supports small businesses and individuals in making tax compliance easier. He manages a team that improves deductions and solves complex tax problems.

Brian Hartstein is a Partner and Director of Corporate Development at Bayntree Wealth Advisors, with 3 decades of experience in financial and tax strategy. He has expertise in tax planning, helping successful business owners utilize their pre-tax dollar as effectively as possible, retirement plan design, pension/401k Plans, and multiple entity structuring for business owners and their advisors, Control and Affiliated Service Group rules, and other corporate and individual tax strategies. Brian works extensively with CPAs, EAs, tax professionals, attorneys, and others to deliver integrated solutions that maximize tax efficiency, improve retirement outcomes, and support succession and exit planning. His specialties include advanced tax strategies for privately held businesses, 401(k) and defined benefit plan design,  planning utilizing multiple business entities, and corporate and personal wealth integration. Known for making complex financial topics clear and actionable, Brian has guided hundreds of business owners through retirement and tax strategies that build long-term value while supporting employee retention. He is a frequent speaker and resource on legislative changes, proactive tax planning, and financial strategies at the intersection of business ownership and personal wealth. He has published and been quoted in such publications as Accounting Today, the Journal of Financial Planning, the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, the Arizona Republic, and others.

After 30 years inside the IRS, I retired under the Elon-Musk deal and opened my own tax and bookkeeping business. I see tax strategy and tax compliance from a lens of experience and work tirelessly to protect my clients and help them grow their business.