International Accounting and Tax Services 

Many of our growth-driven clients face the realities of a global economy on a daily basis. They must confront the pressures of global competition by sourcing products or services throughout the world, licensing their products in foreign markets or opening subsidiaries in a new land. We serve foreign-based companies with operations in the United States and U.S.-based companies who are expanding abroad. 

To be of service to these companies, we are committed to being a global resource for our clients. We invest in specialized training focused on international accounting and tax matters, and we participate in a variety of internationally minded organizations so that we can help facilitate introductions and provide other resources for our clients.

Our international tax, accounting and business advisory services include:

  • Tax planning to minimize global tax liability
  • U.S. and foreign tax compliance for inbound and outbound operations
  • Income tax treaty analysis
  • Withholding taxes
  • Transfer pricing
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Interest Charge – Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)
  • Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC)
  • Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR)
  • Financial reporting assurance services
  • Expatriate and non-resident tax returns
  • Structuring the entity

Resources

Our professionals have written articles and led presentations on numerous issues that are of interest to companies that have expanded outside the United States or are considering it.

IC-DISC - U.S. companies that export can reduce their federal tax liability by setting up an IC-DISC. For more information on IC-DISC for C Corporations, click here. For more information on IC-DISC for S Corporations, click here.

PFIC - Certain foreign-based investment vehicles face strict tax guidelines. Read more

FBAR - The U.S. Treasury is aggressively tracking offshore accounts. Read more

Business Culture & Opportunities in China – Jeff Holtmeier, founder of China-US Business Development Corp., and Diana Huo led a discussion about the unique culture and prime opportunities that a company should know before it ventures into China. Read more

In order to remain abreast of the many challenges and opportunities facing businesses with international operations, Barnes Dennig professionals are active in the following organizations:

International Connections

Through our network of PKF affiliates, we can tap additional resources for assistance with unique or unusual challenges. PKF International includes more than 245 member firms with accounting and business advisory professionals in 440 locations in 125 countries. Each firm is locally based and independently operated, so our clients always benefit from personal, home-town service backed up by resources on par with national and international firms. It's the best of both worlds.

Our PKF connections have proven valuable for clients with interests in all corners of the globe, including:



Julie E. Hagen, CPA
Director
Email
513.241.8313

“In today’s environment, international expansion has become an essential part of any company’s strategic plan. It’s my mission to help our clients gain knowledge of foreign and domestic tax codes in order to fully understand their options.”