John Savignano

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About John Savignano

John J. Savignano, CPA, CGMA, MST Qualifications Summary For over 30 years, John Savignano has provided accounting, tax and advisory services to high net worth individuals and Fortune 100 companies in a broad array of industries. Throughout out his career, John has focused on offering cost effective solutions by working with his clients to identify accounting and tax ramifications and opportunities on a variety of business and investment issues. Over the years, John has gained leadership skills and diversified experience from various management assignments in private industry with major international companies and in public accounting with a leading worldwide professional service organization. Certifications •Certified Public Accountant - Licensed by the State of New York Professional Affiliations •American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) •New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants - Westchester Specialties •Servicing foreign-owned U.S. companies navigating through U.S. tax issues including structuring, transfer pricing, repatriation, earnings stripping, tax accruals, compliance forms, and exit strategies. •Servicing U.S. companies with federal, state and local corporate and sales and use taxation, including consolidated tax returns, income tax provisions, and earnings and profits studies. •Assisting U.S. persons with reporting income and other information from offshore investments. •Advising non-U.S. persons reporting income from U.S. investments and internationally mobile employees and executives who are on assignment in the U.S. •Providing “Tax Overviews” or comprehensive studies of the tax aspects of every taxpayer to report current tax situations along with observations and recommendations for enhancing tax postures. •Other specialties include audit defense planning, support and representation; accounting for income tax (FAS 109, FIN 48, etc.); and strategic tax planning to minimize taxes.