Overview
Jess has deep technical tax expertise and helps companies across the U.S. evaluate and manage their state and local tax (SALT) liability. He specializes in all aspects of SALT, including sales/use and income tax consulting, state tax nexus studies, state voluntary disclosure agreements, M&A due diligence, state audit defense, and state income tax credits, such as the Georgia film tax credit.
Experience
Jess has proven experience helping small, medium-sized, and large organizations save money and reduce their risk of SALT exposure. He is known among his clients for being responsive, detail-oriented, and diligent about analyzing tax regulatory updates to determine how they impact his clients’ unique situations. Jess is also a frequent contributor to Aprio’s State & Local Tax Newsletter, where he proactively keeps our clients informed about law changes and tax news that affects them.
Education & Affiliations
Jess earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia. He is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) and an alumnus of Alpha Epsilon Pi (Omicron Chapter). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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