Take the complexity out of your international taxes
Few things are more complicated than international taxes. Most companies don’t have the resources or time to manage compliance, planning and ever-changing tax laws.
That’s why it’s critical to work with a firm that specializes in international tax.
Why Wipfli?
Whether you’re a U.S. company expanding abroad or a foreign company establishing a presence in the U.S., Wipfli understands the multinational tax and financial reporting issues you face. We help prepare you for new regulations that impact your operations, increase your tax efficiency, mitigate risk and expand internationally. Plus, our membership in Allinial Global means we can partner with accounting firms across the world to further help ensure your business stays compliant and tax efficient — no matter which countries you have operations in.
How we help
International tax consulting
We help minimize taxpayers’ effective worldwide tax rate through tax-efficient structuring of outbound transactions and operations, OECD Pillar 1 and 2 assistance, income tax treaty and permanent establishment analysis, M&A planning and due diligence, cross-border withholding tax analysis and legal entity rationalization. |
International tax compliance and reporting
Wipfli’s international tax compliance team includes experienced professionals with deep knowledge of complex U.S. tax filing requirements for taxpayers that have outbound operations and own foreign legal entities. We can also help you mitigate risks and penalties when delinquent international tax filings are uncovered. |
Entity structuring and optimization
We tailor the structure of your new entity, optimizing global strategies to help ensure your company’s operations are tax efficient and not compromised by any local statute transgression. |
Global mobility
Wipfli applies a holistic approach to help you navigate the tax implications of a global workforce. We look at the entire life cycle of an expat assignment, from shadow payroll and tax equalization calculations to the preparation of an expat or inpat’s U.S. and non-U.S. individual tax returns. |
IC-DISC/export incentive analysis
IC-DISC is one of the last remaining tax incentives for exporters. Let Wipfli analyze and review requirements and help in the formation, maintenance and maximization of the benefits. |
Transfer pricingWipfli can help you determine the appropriate arm’s length price under U.S. transfer pricing laws and regulations, as well as OECD rules. Our support includes U.S. and global transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements review and audit defense. |
Certified acceptance agent services
As an IRS-authorized Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), Wipfli assists with your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) application, including reviewing and submitting the supporting documentation needed to obtain the ITIN. |
Quantitative analysis
It’s critical to understand how cross-border taxation can impact your organization. Wipfli’s got you covered with support for tax-efficient repatriation of foreign earnings, net CFC tested income (NCTI), foreign-derived deduction eligible income (FDDEI) and other tax attributes planning. |
Our team
Magnolia Mabel Movido, J.D., L.L.M., E.A.
Magnolia Mabel Movido, J.D., L.L.M, E.A. heads Wipfli’s International Tax Practice. Magnolia advises our individual and corporate clients on U.S. internal tax implications of their U.S. inbound or outbound transactions. She also handles complex structuring and tax planning projects. Magnolia’s prior experience includes managing the global tax compliance and reporting for middle market to Fortune 10 companies, which involved launching businesses into new territories, identifying and mitigating risks for foreign entities, and ensuring compliance with local laws. She has experience in transfer pricing and working with global teams in more than 150 countries.
Bill Smith, CPA
William M. Smith is a senior manager with over 30 years of experience in providing tax services. Bill leads our international tax consulting practice and advises on the U.S. tax consequences of their cross-border transactions. His experience includes both inbound and outbound clients. He has advised international clients for a Big 4 accounting firm, managed international tax matters for two Fortune 500 companies and addressed international tax issues for a global asset management firm.
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