Thomas Russe

Experience

• 

  Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. (currently KPMG Peat Marwick)

  Oct 1982 - Feb 1985

  Tax Specialist

  Prepared income tax returns for individuals, corporations, non-profits, trusts and retirement plans. Primary researcher for significant income tax projects including debt/equity restructuring; tax-free reorganizations; allocation of costs to tangible and intangible assets; and tax-free exchanges. Prepared Investment Tax Credit analysis from construction plans and survey of building sites.Prepared forecasts and projections for year-end and long term tax planning.

• 

  Ernst & Whinney (currently Ernst & Young LLP)

  Feb 1985 - Aug 1986

  Senior Tax Consultant

  Responsible for tax preparation and review of: simple and complex trusts; US taxation of foreign & expatriate individuals and entities (including DISCs & FSCs); partnerships; corporations (including consolidations); corporate reorganizations; and individuals with complex returns. Senior researcher of major tax issues and problems with solutions to them. Responsible for tax planning of partnerships, small corporations and complex individuals.

• 

  Costello Strain & Co

  Dec 1986 - Jun 1989

  Tax Manager

  Responsible as reviewer and signing tax preparer for all tax preparation of corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts. Responsible for tax planning of business entities (corporations, partnerships, proprietorships) and individuals. Assisted principal with small business projections and forecast reports. Designed tax saving strategies for business entities and individuals. Assisted principal with small business development and planning.

• 

  Thomas C Russe, Certified Public Accountants

  Jan 1989 - now

  CPA

  Tax accountant and Small Business Consultant for small and medium sized businesses I have expertise in the preparation and reviewing of income tax returns and representation before the Internal Revenue Service (proprietorships,partnerships (general and limited), limited liability companies, S-corporations and C-corporations) with impeccable "no change" results. Industries with expertise include: real estate development; commercial construction; sports equipment manufacturing; multi-company medical services; rehabilitation medical products; carpet machinery manufacturing; equipment rental; office space rental; apartment rental and landscaping contractor supplies. I have M & A corporate and partnership experience. In addition to the typical tax accounting services, I have co-founded the Chattanooga Small Business Development Center and designed US Virgin Island entities for the VI Industrial Development Commission tax credit program. The focus of my experience is providing creative solutions for small business problems and issues; assisting small and growing business with visionary strategic planning for future development and success; and assisting small business for qualification of banks and negotiating favorable terms. Show less

• 

  Chattanooga State Community College

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught Introductory Accounting