Sales and Use Tax Update (Conference on Pennsylvania Taxes)

Craig A. Longyear, Esq.
Partner
Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal LLP

Mr. Longyear is a partner in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania law firm of Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal, LLP, where his practice is concentrated in the area of  Pennsylvania sales and use tax law. He received his B.S. Degree from the Pennsylvania State University (1982) and his J.D. Degree from the Dickinson  School of Law (1985). Mr. Longyear was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1985, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of  Pennsylvania, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (Pennsylvania) and previously served as an  Adjunct Professor at the Harrisburg campus of the Widener School of Law (1995-2000). He is a member and past President of the Dauphin County Bar Association, and a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where he serves as a member of the Committee on State Taxation.

 

JASON C SKRINAK

FIRM POSITION

Jason Skrinak is the Founder of Pivot Consulting LLC. With over 20 years’ experience in public accounting, he is highly regarded throughout the region for his deep knowledge and expertise in SALT consulting. As a State and Local Tax professional consultant, he has specialized knowledge in various Pennsylvania taxes including sales and use, corporate net income, and the bank shares tax. He has also assisted with numerous multi-state tax issues dealing with various corporate taxes.

Jason has significant experience representing taxpayers before Pennsylvania’s Board of Appeals and the Board of Finance and Revenue. In addition, Jason has testified before the PA Senate Finance Committee on topics including state tax reform.

PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS HISTORY
Prior to Pivot Consulting, Jason was the Leader of RKL’s State and Local Taxes (SALT) Practice. In his role at RKL, Jason was responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the firm’s SALT practice, helping identify tax-savings opportunities, ensuring compliance and representing taxpayers in tax controversies. Prior to joining RKL, Jason was a Principal and State and Local Tax Practice Leader for a regional firm. In addition, he brings more than 11 years experience as a SALT professional with a “Big Four” firm with an office in Harrisburg.

EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting, Villanova University

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Member
• PICPA’s State and Local Tax Committee, Member and Former Chair
• PICPA’s Conference of Pennsylvania Taxes, Member and Former Chair
• PICPA’s Fiscal Responsibility Committee and PICPA Legislation Committee, Member
• Board of Auditors, Lower Paxton Township, Member

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Leadership Harrisburg Area, Graduate
• PICPA 40 Under 40, Class of 2009
• PICPA South Central Chapter’s 2013 Volunteer Service Award

PERSONAL
Jason resides in Lower Paxton Township with his wife and two children and enjoys attending sporting events, golfing and spending time with his family.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Quoted in Feb. 9, 2016, Central Penn Business Journal story, ‘You have to run with what you have’: Pa. budget uncertainty makes it hard for businesses to plan ahead for tax obligations