Ed Leitinger has over 20 years of experience in public accounting, focusing on providing tax services to clients in the Firm’s Financial Services Team.
Ed’s expertise includes guiding clients through complex tax returns and K-1 challenges. He oversees the tax team serving financial services clients in the Boston Seaport office and also serves as the financial services advisory committee chair. As a liaison between the Firm’s U.S. and India-based financial services tax team members, Ed brings a global and collaborative perspective to his work. Ed maintains CPA licenses in Massachusetts and New York, reinforcing his commitment to professional excellence. He also has experience working at the Big 4 on financial services tax engagements.
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As part of his commitment to staff development, Ed dedicates himself to bridging cultures as the Firm’s international financial services team liaison. He mentors team members, delivers specialized training and provides personalized coaching to help team members reach their full potential and maintain team alignment across varying time zones.
Outside the office, Ed enjoys spending time with his wife and yellow lab, Teddy.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, contains provisions relating to pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) that are seen as favorable for taxpayers, especially investment management companies in the financial services world. While previous House and Senate bills would have limited the availability of PTET deductions, no such language…