Snapshot and Years of Experience

Elizabeth “Betsy” Baker has over 25 years of tax accounting, tax compliance, tax planning and audit defense experience.

Tax Accounting

• Management of all aspects of accounting for income taxes
• Accounting for uncertain tax positions
• Management of financial reporting of income taxes for SEC filings
• Implementation and management of SOX internal controls governing tax accounting

Tax Compliance – Corporate and Partnership

• Management of all aspects of the income tax compliance function
• Management of special projects, including R&D and E&P studies
• Calculation of Partner Capital Accounts
• Monitor Federal and state legislation related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

International Tax

• Review of quarterly and annual foreign income tax provisions
• Preparation and review of E&P calculations
• Preparation of Forms 5471 and 8865

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Participation in tax due diligence process through integration
• Analysis of transaction costs and other issues with reverse acquisition rules

IRS Tax Audits

• Development of the audit plan
• Management of the IRS document request process
• Evaluation and negotiation of settlement options

Sales & Use Tax and Payroll Tax

• Assistance with sales & use tax and payroll tax audits
• Implementation of procedures for accruing use tax
• Preparation of indirect tax returns

Tax Technology Experience

• ONESOURCE Tax Provision
• ONESOURCE Income Tax
• Hyperion and PeopleSoft