Earl H. Kaiserman, CPA
Partner, Tax
Phone: 412.281.8771 x231
Fax: 412.281.7001
Fax: 412.281.7001
EXPERTISE
- Tax planning for corporate, state, and individual returns
- Tax compliance
- Multi-state tax planning
INDUSTRIES SERVED
- Retail
- Professional services
- Real estate development
- US taxpayers working abroad
- Manufacturing
- Clergy
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE
Earl joined the Firm in 1974, and is a partner in the firm's tax practice. He provides varied tax and accounting services
to the firm's clients in the retail, service, and manufacturing industries. His clients range in size from small,
start-up ventures to middle market and large industry leaders.
Earl specializes in tax planning and preparation for large corporations that have locations in various states, which results in complex tax implications and numerous types of tax returns. He also has experience in setting up start-up ventures of various entities, such as sole proprietors, corporations, and limited liability partnerships, and assists clients with the legal and tax structures of their new businesses.
In addition to corporate tax work, Earl frequently prepares taxes for individual clients. He also has a significant amount of experience working with individual clients who have unique and complex tax needs, including members of the clergy.
Earl's tax practice is focused on delivering personalized service that can meet the needs of many different types of clients facing a myriad of tax issues.
Earl specializes in tax planning and preparation for large corporations that have locations in various states, which results in complex tax implications and numerous types of tax returns. He also has experience in setting up start-up ventures of various entities, such as sole proprietors, corporations, and limited liability partnerships, and assists clients with the legal and tax structures of their new businesses.
In addition to corporate tax work, Earl frequently prepares taxes for individual clients. He also has a significant amount of experience working with individual clients who have unique and complex tax needs, including members of the clergy.
Earl's tax practice is focused on delivering personalized service that can meet the needs of many different types of clients facing a myriad of tax issues.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Board of Directors, Hillel Student Organization at Penn State
- Board of Directors, Local Synagogue Cemetery Assocation
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
Past: Board of Directors of various congregations; Beth Shalom Congregation: Finance, Audit and Budget Committees
EDUCATION
- B.S., Pennsylvania State University
ENGAGEMENTS
- Managed multi-state tax return planning and filing for a major grocery retailer and wholesaler
- Handled audit of a large manufacturer of plastic containers
- Performed daily consulting for a major retailer and wholesaler related to sales and use, income, and franchise taxes
- Discovered and received a substantial mercantile tax refund for a large national mail order company
- Created and maintained accounting and tax methodology for numerous accounting pronouncements, such as lease accounting, income tax accounting for accruals, and uniform capitalization for manufacturers
- Successful with IRS and state income and sales tax audits, including handling settlements with taxing authorities
