As an independent advisory firm that is not affiliated with an auditing firm, WTAS is not restricted in its ability to provide a full range of tax advisory services to businesses. Our professionals give you superior focus, creativity and technical competence, and offer a hands-on approach to provide you with best-in-class service.

Our operating and cost structure allows us to be entrepreneurial, enabling our Managing Directors to "roll up their sleeves" and work directly with you. WTAS professionals proactively address business opportunities as they arise. We offer deep technical capabilities and believe in being part of your team. We think this refreshing approach sets us apart from the competition.

We have extensive experience in serving businesses of all types, regardless of:

• Industry — WTAS is experienced virtually all industries
• Size — small to mid-market to large cap
• Form of entity — C corporation, S corporation, partnership, limited liability company (LLC)
• Ownership — closely held, private equity, public
• Nationality — U.S., other countries

Our comprehensive tax services offered to businesses include:

Accounting for income taxes (FAS 109 / FIN 48) Income tax provisions, accruals and disclosures contained in financial statements require adherence to numerous rules and guidelines. More...

Tax compliance and operations WTAS experienced professionals can help your business optimize its tax processes and structures, timely meet tax compliance requirements, and avoid tax penalties. More...

Tax controversies WTAS has professionals skilled in the specialized area of handling controversies with tax authorities. More...

State and local taxation WTAS can provide your business with help in all areas of state and local taxation. More...

International taxation WTAS has extensive experience in advising multinational businesses on tax aspects of international activities. More...

Transfer pricing Intercompany pricing is important for businesses that have multiple entities, whether multinational or solely domestic. More...

Accounting methods and inventories Every business, from its outset and throughout its existence has issues, decisions and opportunities relating to tax accounting methods. More...

Financial services Financial Services companies, especially those having international operations or non-U.S. customers or shareholders, typically have unique tax requirements and planning opportunities. More...

Research credit and other tax incentives WTAS professionals have special proficiency and experience relating to the research and experimentation (R&E) tax credit and other statutory tax incentives. More...

Cost-segregation studies and fixed-asset reviews Tax accounting for fixed-asset costs, including depreciation and amortization of those costs, can present significant issues and opportunities. More...

Compensation and benefits WTAS offers outstanding service to businesses in the all-important area of employee compensation and benefits. More...