Tony Malik of Point Square Consulting and Jon Ripans of Valuation Matters are invited to co-present on the taxation of real estate to the Georgia Society of CPAs in May 2015. Tony will speak on the international taxation of foreign investors in U.S. real estate. He will also discuss globally tax-efficient holding structures and other international […]
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Point Square Consulting Adds Value to Mid-Atlantic Accounting Firm
Point Square Consulting recently advised a well-established Washington, DC area accounting firm on international tax structuring for their foreign business clients entering the U.S. market. There are several different modes of U.S. market entry and each has its own tax, financial and legal advantages and disadvantages. This makes business planning during market entry critical to the long term viability of a multinational […]
Point Square Consulting Contributes to Professional Tax Journal
We are pleased to announce that the January-February 2015 edition of the EA Journal, NAEA’s flagship publication, features the latest article authored by our Principal Consultant, Tony Malik. This piece provides a bird’s eye view of the tax laws applicable to U.S. persons transacting with non-U.S. persons. An Overview of the International Tax Withholding and Reporting Framework […]
Taxes, Student Loans and Long-Term Financial Planning
The latest student loan forgiveness laws have made long-term tax and financial planning immensely important. Since the amount of the monthly student loan payments, under several different repayment programs, are based on the college graduate’s tax information, we highly recommend a tax plan written up to lower both the taxes and the monthly payments. In […]
How to Choose a Tax Preparer: Tax Return Preparation – Not a Numbers Game
Atlanta is a vibrant city offering a plethora of festivals and attractions year-round. Luckily, I have the privilege of frequenting many such events where I have the pleasure of meeting some very wonderful people. As is often the case whenever you make someone’s acquaintance, I am invariably asked what I do for a living. Over […]
Point Square Consulting Called Upon by Professional Tax Society
Point Square Consulting is one of the very few independent consulting firms in the Atlanta area specializing in international tax services. Our firm’s principal consultant, Tony Malik, has been invited to be the main speaker at the November 2014 meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents (“GAEA”). The Atlanta Chapter of the […]
What Would Pinocchio Do? – Lies, Tax Fraud and the Mythical Italian Son
Numerous psychological studies reveal that people often lie under pressure. Undergoing an IRS audit is certainly no exception. An IRS audit, probably one of life’s most nerve-wracking experiences, presents taxpayers with many opportunities and temptations to lie. However, it is crucial for taxpayers to have their eyes wide open and to know exactly what they […]
IRS Transcript Analysis – Fundamentals of Tax Controversy Planning
The ability to accurately and effectively interpret IRS transcripts is fundamental to tax controversy planning. Astute practitioners are able to analyze taxpayers’ transcripts and determine future IRS actions with reasonable accuracy. This foresight allows advocates to devise powerful tax strategies beneficial to their clients. Today our team participated in a day training session dealing with the practical aspects of IRS […]