Post COVID-19: State and Local Tax Issues

Dec 15
12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Penn State Great Valley - Main Bldg
Malvern - Map

4-Tax
CPE Credits

A summary of state and local taxes based both on historical issues and current issues faced by taxpayers, with a focus on issues post COVID-19. Examine various state and local taxes, including income tax, net worth, and sales and use. We will also review what to be prepared for with regards to a state and local tax audit and options that should be considered during and after the audit.
Highlights

Nexus, apportionment, and calculation of the tax base States’ efforts to discover new taxpayers, taxpayers’ rights, and current planning opportunities
Emerging trends in the taxation of individuals and businesses
What individuals and businesses can do to plan for possible state and local tax exposure

Registration

PICPA Member: $139
Nonmember: $0

More Information

Course No. 782706 Level: Update

Prerequisites: None

Notes
This is a four-credit seminar.

Masks Required
Penn State requires all individuals, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear face masks while inside all campus buildings. Read more about Penn State's event policies.

Speaker(s)

Jason Skrinak

Founder

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