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Jim leads the Firm’s State and Local Tax Services and has over 25 years of professional experience in advising clients in the areas of ASC 450 (fka FAS 5), reverse sales and use tax audits, audit defense and appeal, sales tax systems automation, negotiation of voluntary compliance agreements, transaction analysis, Sarbanes/Oxley requirements, Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement, and sales/use/excise tax compliance services.

He assists numerous clients with complex indirect tax issues in industries including pharmaceutical, technology, retail, financial services, utilities, hospitality, entertainment, defense contractors, telecommunications and manufacturing. Leading sales and use tax specialist and developed trusted relationships with New Jersey and New York state government officials.

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Year-End State and Local Tax Planning

Now that the dust has started to settle on post-Wayfair sales tax nexus requirements, states are switching their sales tax efforts to finding ways to expand the sales tax base. […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Top State and Local Tax Challenges for the Healthcare Industry

As states are looking to meet budget deficits, they have become more aggressive at enforcing tax laws. Join us as James Bartek, Jason Rosenberg and Bonnie Susmano from Withum’s State […]

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On-Demand Webinar: 2020 Year-End Planning for Healthcare Organizations

Share 2020 Year-End Federal and State Employment Tax Planning and Reporting for Healthcare Organizations View Webinar On-Demand Webinar Details In this on-demand webinar, Scott Mariani, Linda Gnesin, Jim Bartek and […]

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