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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

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Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

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Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

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Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Kathleen Kilkenny
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

× close


Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Kathleen Kilkenny
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Julie Clark
Staff Bookkeeper

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

× close


Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

× close


Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Kathleen Kilkenny
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Julie Clark
Staff Bookkeeper

Introduction

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Elaine Elkind
Bookkeeper

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

Introduction

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

Introduction

× close


Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Choua Vang
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

Introduction

× close


Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

× close


Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

× close


Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

× close


Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Kathleen Kilkenny
Tax Support Team

Introduction

× close


Julie Clark
Staff Bookkeeper

Introduction

× close


Elaine Elkind
Bookkeeper

Introduction

× close


Robin Hurwitz
Bookkeeper

Introduction

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Lawrence S. Smith
Founder & Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

EDUCATION

Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

EXPERIENCE
Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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Eli Shlaes
Tax Professional MST

Introduction

Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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Alycia Paletta
Tax Professional CPA

Introduction

× close


Debbie Huygen Ward
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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Shirley Li
Tax Professional CPA, MST

Introduction

Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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Damon Kass
Tax Professional CPA, EA

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Austin Abbott
Tax Professional CPA

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Tapanee Poon
Tax Professional CPA

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Marina McKenna
Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

Introduction

Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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Nicole Garrison
Tax Professional CRTP

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Margalit Lutskevich
Tax Professional CPA

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Choua Vang
Tax Professional

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Panida Puccinelli
Tax Professional

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Jason La Tourelle
Tax Professional

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Dharma Paudel
Tax Professional EA

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Saw Yu Nwe
Tax Professional

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Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
Tax Professional

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Vidhya Srinivasan
Tax Professional CPA

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Koji Iwata
Tax Professional EA

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Malcolm Rand
Tax Professional

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Robert Nerrie
Tax Professional

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Ling Lin
Tax Professional EA

Introduction

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Kelly Glass
Office Manager

Introduction

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Alex Douglas
Tax Support Team

Introduction

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Dea McCarthy
Digital Records Administrator

Introduction

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Kate Morrow
Tax Support Team

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Roshan Rudd
Tax Support Team

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Kathleen Kilkenny
Tax Support Team

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Julie Clark
Staff Bookkeeper

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Elaine Elkind
Bookkeeper

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Robin Hurwitz
Bookkeeper

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Zeke
Security

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    Lawrence S. Smith
    Founder & Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

    EDUCATION

    Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

    EXPERIENCE
    Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989.

    PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
    Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence’s personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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    Eli Shlaes
    Tax Professional MST

    Introduction

    Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation.

    He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license.

    A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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    Alycia Paletta
    Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

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    Debbie Huygen Ward
    Tax Professional CPA, MST

    Introduction

    Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice.

    Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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    Shirley Li
    Tax Professional CPA, MST

    Introduction

    Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts.

    Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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    Damon Kass
    Tax Professional CPA, EA

    Introduction

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    Austin Abbott
    Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

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    Tapanee Poon
    Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

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    Marina McKenna
    Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

    Introduction

    Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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    Nicole Garrison
    Tax Professional CRTP

    Introduction

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    Margalit Lutskevich
    Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

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    Choua Vang
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Panida Puccinelli
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Jason La Tourelle
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Dharma Paudel
    Tax Professional EA

    Introduction

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    Saw Yu Nwe
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Vidhya Srinivasan
    Tax Professional CPA

    Introduction

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    Koji Iwata
    Tax Professional EA

    Introduction

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    Malcolm Rand
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Robert Nerrie
    Tax Professional

    Introduction

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    Ling Lin
    Tax Professional EA

    Introduction

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    Kelly Glass
    Office Manager

    Introduction

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    Alex Douglas
    Tax Support Team

    Introduction

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    Dea McCarthy
    Digital Records Administrator

    Introduction

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    Kate Morrow
    Tax Support Team

    Introduction

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    Roshan Rudd
    Tax Support Team

    Introduction

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    Kathleen Kilkenny
    Tax Support Team

    Introduction

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    Julie Clark
    Staff Bookkeeper

    Introduction

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    Elaine Elkind
    Bookkeeper

    Introduction

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    Robin Hurwitz
    Bookkeeper

    Introduction

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    Zeke
    Security

      Introduction

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      Molly & Little Dog
      Co-Happiness Officers

        Introduction

         

         

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        Lawrence S. Smith
        Founder & Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

        EDUCATION Lawrence Smith earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985. EXPERIENCE Lawrence is well versed in helping individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, retail, importing, education and transportation services. He provides tax planning and compliance, financial planning, litigation support, and resolution of IRS conflicts. Lawrence also performs audits, reviews, and compilation services for clients. For over 30 years, Lawrence has carried on a proud family tradition of accountancy. He began his career at Arthur Anderson and Company and formed Smith and Company in 1989. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Lawrence is a member of the California State Board of Accountancy, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the Center for Environmental Health, Sustainable Silicon Valley, and Pathways for Kids. Lawrence's personal interests include his family, travel, golfing, basketball, mountain biking and coaching all his children’s sports teams.

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        Eli Shlaes
        Tax Professional MST

        Introduction

        Eli has been with Smith and Company since 2007 and focuses on tax compliance for individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include small business, real estate partnerships, 1031 exchanges, and multi-state taxation. He holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a BA in International Relations from SF State University. He is currently pursuing his CPA license. A Bay Area/Marin County native, Eli enjoys spending time outdoors BBQing, hiking, and swimming in the ocean.

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        Alycia Paletta
        Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

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        Debbie Huygen Ward
        Tax Professional CPA, MST

        Introduction

        Debbie began consulting with Smith and Company in 2006. Debbie has over 30 years of tax experience with local and national firms, including Kenneth Leventhal & Company, known before its merger with Ernst & Young as the preeminent real estate specialist, where Debbie rose to the level of Senior Tax Manager. During her varied career, Debbie has solved a wide variety of complex and unusual tax issues with respect to partnerships, S corporations, troubled property, property exchanges, individuals, trusts, REITs, multi-state taxation, in-bound foreign investment, consolidated corporations, and Limited Liability Companies. Debbie has identified and developed tax planning opportunities, written comprehensive research and tax opinion letters, and has worked with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to successfully resolve audits and other matters. Debbie has also been published in the Marin IJ and San Francisco Chronicle providing tax advice. Debbie holds an M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

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        Shirley Li
        Tax Professional CPA, MST

        Introduction

        Shirley Li is a Certified Public Accountant with solid experience working with individuals and businesses, as well as, estates and trusts. Shirley is a member of California Society of CPAs. She is a graduate of State University of CA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University. Shirley speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.

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        Damon Kass
        Tax Professional CPA, EA

        Introduction

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        Austin Abbott
        Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

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        Tapanee Poon
        Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

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        Marina McKenna
        Tax Professional CRTP, MBA

        Introduction

        Marina McKenna joined Smith & Company in February 2017. Marina is a certified tax preparer with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, management and payroll reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and a BS in Accounting with a concentration in tax, earned while also raising two kids and volunteering as the Treasurer for the local PTA. Marina speaks Russian fluently.

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        Nicole Garrison
        Tax Professional CRTP

        Introduction

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        Margalit Lutskevich
        Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

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        Choua Vang
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Panida Puccinelli
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Jason La Tourelle
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Dharma Paudel
        Tax Professional EA

        Introduction

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        Saw Yu Nwe
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Ghanshyam “Gosh” Gosalia
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Vidhya Srinivasan
        Tax Professional CPA

        Introduction

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        Koji Iwata
        Tax Professional EA

        Introduction

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        Malcolm Rand
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Robert Nerrie
        Tax Professional

        Introduction

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        Ling Lin
        Tax Professional EA

        Introduction

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        Kelly Glass
        Office Manager

        Introduction

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        Alex Douglas
        Tax Support Team

        Introduction

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        Dea McCarthy
        Digital Records Administrator

        Introduction

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        Kate Morrow
        Tax Support Team

        Introduction

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        Roshan Rudd
        Tax Support Team

        Introduction

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        Kathleen Kilkenny
        Tax Support Team

        Introduction

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        Julie Clark
        Staff Bookkeeper

        Introduction

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        Elaine Elkind
        Bookkeeper

        Introduction

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        Robin Hurwitz
        Bookkeeper

        Introduction

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        Zeke
        Security

          Introduction

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          Molly & Little Dog
          Co-Happiness Officers

            Introduction

               

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            Jason La Tourelle
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            Koji Iwata
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            Malcolm Rand
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            Robert Nerrie
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            Ling Lin
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            Kelly Glass
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            Alex Douglas
            Tax Support Team
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            Dea McCarthy
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            Kate Morrow
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            Roshan Rudd
            Tax Support Team
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            Kathleen Kilkenny
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            Julie Clark
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            Elaine Elkind
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            Robin Hurwitz
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            Zeke
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