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Experience
Wayne Berkowitz is a tax partner and advises on the unique requirements of governments and municipalities across the nation.
Wayne is a recognized professional in the challenging area of state and local tax requirements. He advises a wide range of clients in an array of industries including real estate, advertising, manufacturing, and professional services. He works with his clients to plan their tax strategies, assists them in resolving controversies, and represents them in tax audits. Wayne monitors tax law in multiple states to anticipate and prepare for changes to ensure compliance and identify money-saving opportunities. He shares his findings with professionals throughout the firm to alert clients to issues that can impact them. He is influential in state and local tax reform and analyzes the impact of new and proposed laws and has helped develop ideas for new legislation.
Prior to joining Citrin Cooperman, Wayne was an audit partner at Berdon LLP, which joined the firm in 2023.
CREDENTIALS
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Hofstra University
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Brooklyn Law School
Master of Laws in Taxation, New York University School of Law
Licenses
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Pittsburgh
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- State and Local Tax Committee
Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Past Chairman, New York, Multistate and Local Taxation Committee
Presentations & Publications
Frequently quoted in the media, Wayne’s insights have appeared in Crain’s New York Business, Bloomberg.com, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Reuters, Dow Jones Newswire, The Real Deal, Long Island Business News, Real Estate Finance and Investment, The Trusted Professional, The New York Law Journal, Accounting Today, Daily Tax Report, and Bottom Line Personal. He was also featured in Long Island Business News’ “Ones to Watch in Accounting” and “Who’s Who in Accounting” and has appeared on Fox Business Network and WCBS-TV. He has published articles in Family Business and CCH State Income Tax Alert and sits on the editorial board and regularly contributes articles to Accounting and Financial Planning for Law Firms.
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A successful state and local tax professional must have the confidence to develop a solution where none previously existed.
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