Kent L. Schwarz is a member of the firm and, in addition to being a member of the Staffing team, serves as the chair of both the Firm’s Tax and M&A Groups.

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Kent has experience in all aspects of federal and state taxation, including advising on domestic and international corporate transactions, tax-free reorganization, executive compensation, and tax controversy matters.  Kent regularly acts as lead counsel in significant Staffing Industry acquisitions as well as business sales to both strategic and private equity buyers.  He also has significant experience assisting Staffing clients with business structures and access to capital, compensation strategies, plans and policies, and the structure and content of client and business-critical contracts.

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In addition to his Masters in tax law, Kent holds a license as a Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina.

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Publications:

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• Corporate Transparency Act:  New Reporting Requirement for Small Businesses  November 27, 2023  Read More

 

• U.S. Senate Moves To Reaffirm Deductibility Of Certain PPP Expenses:  May 8, 2020:   Read More 

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• Passing the SALT – New Jersey SALT Cap Workaround":  February 13, 2020  Read More​

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• 2019 Trends in the Staffing Industry for M&A:  October 18, 2019  Read More

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• "In the Zone - A Qualified Opportunity Zone Overview":  March 14, 2018  Read More

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• "IRS Provides Guidance on 20% Pass-Through Deduction":  November 1, 2018   Read More 

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• "Deduction for Qualified Business Income of Pass-Thru Entities":  January 2018   Read More

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