KARI T. OWENS, JD

Kari joined Schneider Downs in 2017. She counsels and advises clients on a wide range of complex tax issues and has extensive experience in estate and succession planning. Her expertise also includes providing services to business owners, executives and high-net worth individuals by creating effective, customized tax planning. Kari is dedicated to working with her clients to research, develop and implement each of their unique goals. Her position at the firm requires that she remain up to date on tax law and estate planning changes.

Kari is also responsible for the preparation and review of annual income tax returns, specializing in fiduciary and estate tax, private foundation tax, gift tax and individual tax returns.

Education

J.D.—University of Pittsburgh School of Law
B.A.—Environmental Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Memberships and Associations

Vice Chairman and Member— Allegheny County Bar Association, Taxation Section
Admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

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Big Problem: The Tax Implications Of Overseas Valuations.


Big Thinking: $1 Million In Tax Savings.

Shareholder MARY RICHTER has more than 20 years of public accounting experience since joining Schneider Downs in 2002. She has expertise with domestic and international tax planning, state tax nexus, tax credits, accounting for income taxes, and specific transaction planning and implementation.
One of Mary’s clients was reorganizing their overseas operating structure and wanted to move certain assets to different jurisdictions. The client had been purchased by a Private Equity group and called us about updating a valuation we had previously done for the business. In addition to working through the valuation questions, we were able to identify an opportunity to revise their restructuring plan to avoid taxation of a significant portion of the transactions. “By asking questions, having a strong understanding of their needs, and collaborating with the client, we were able to save them roughly $1 million in taxes,” Mary said. “Plus, our plan enabled them to generate future tax deductions overseas to offset the current cost of restructuring. We also saved them substantially on fees.” Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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