Federal Taxation Interest Group Meeting and Technical Session (E1607227)

Howard J. Bookbinder, CPA, practices in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is a former instructor of accounting and taxation at Rutgers University. Additionally, he frequently lectures on federal tax updates, payroll tax issues, ethics and Circular 230. Mr. Bookbinder has addressed many professional, civic and community groups in New Jersey, Ohio, New York, Alabama and Georgia, including the American Society of Women Accountants, Mended Hearts, Bergen County Bar Association, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, AARP, The Telephone Pioneers and NCCPAP. He has also lectured to firms on an in-house basis in the area of professional ethics and taxation. Mr. Bookbinder is a frequent lecturer at many tax seminars sponsored by the New Jersey Society of CPAs, the AICPA, Kean University, Rowan University and the Internal Revenue Service. He served as chairman of the Cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service for four years and is a current member of the New Jersey State Tax Committee. He has been involved with the Internal Revenue Service symposiums for IRS employees and tax practitioners for the past several years. He is a past president of the Bergen Chapter of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and a past trustee of the New Jersey Society of CPAs. He is a contributing author for the Bergen Record’s Tax Mailbag column, and has appeared on the cable TV program of the same name. Mr. Bookbinder is the author of Write-up Services for Small Businesses, a book published by the AICPA. Mr. Bookbinder is a graduate of Pace University and has attended the American Institute of Banking.

Jonathan Bressman, Esq. is with Archer Law Firm and provides high quality, professional and caring legal services. Jonathan Bressman is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law and the Taxation sections of the American Bar Association and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law, Elder Law and Taxation sections of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is a graduate of Lehigh University with a B.A. in English and was an officer in the Sigma Tau Delta English Honorary Society. He earned his law degree from Temple University School of Law. Mr. Bressman has been a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar since 1988. Mr. Bressman’s practice is primarily focused on estate planning and estate administration, Special Needs planning, Medicaid eligibility planning, business planning and tax matters. Jonathan Bressman, Esq. has lectured for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey State Bar Foundation, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, various local organizations, schools and brokerage firms.

Paul Dougherty is a tax partner at EisnerAmper and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He has more than 20 years of public accounting and specialized expertise in corporate taxation, high net worth individuals and IRS controversy. He has significant experience in the review of corporate, partnership ad individual tax returns; sophisticated tax planning techniques; representation of federal and state audits; real estate taxation; tax lien matters, and mergers and acquisitions. Paul is responsible for overseeing the tax compliance for all property and casualty insurance companies, life companies and mutual insurance companies as well as coordinating the tax training for the insurance tax specialists. Paul is involved in curriculum selection and development in the Tax College of EisnerAmper University and is a Dean of the college. He is a frequent writer and speaker, presenting seminars nationally and throughout the tri-state area on various matters. Paul earned his J.D. at New York Law School, M.S. T. from Seaton Hall University and B.B.A. in accounting from Pace University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association Taxation Committee and New York State Bar Association.

Shaune is a partner at CohnReznick with 13 years of diverse experience in public accounting. He is a member of CohnReznick's Technology and Life Sciences Industry Practice and National Tax Practice and has a background in corporate, partnership and individual tax planning and compliance, including multi-state and international companies. In addition to general accounting, Shaune’s experience in working with small start-up entrepreneurs includes setting up accounting methods, standards and procedures, state registration and employment issues. Shaune has also worked closely with public entities and large public affiliated corporate groups, providing services that include corporate tax compliance, partnership tax compliance, sell-side due diligence for companies and shareholders, and ASC 740 work. Shaune has knowledge and experience in both inbound and outbound international tax issues. Prior to joining CohnReznick, Shaune worked for a local private accounting firm in Ocean County as well as for a West Coast-based accounting firm.

Barry Shapiro, CPA is a partner at WithumSmith+Brown, Red Bank, NJ. He has more than 35 years of professional experience with a strong accounting background in a variety of industries, including real estate development, health care, not-for-profit, service organizations and entertainers. A licensed certified public accountant in the state of New Jersey, Mr. Shapiro was previously employed with the Internal Revenue Service, where he was responsible for audit functions. He is a graduate of Rider University, where he received his bachelor's degree in accounting. Mr. Shapiro is a highly active member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA); he is a member of the NJCPA’s Federal and State Tax Interest Groups; a member of the Department of Labor Work Group and the Directors Work Group. In addition, he formerly served as statewide trustee, treasurer and vice president of the NJCPA. He is a member of the National Association of Management Accountants, the National Association of Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).