MATTHEW S. LEGG CPA

Matt is a tax shareholder and leads Schneider Downs’ International Tax practice. He has more than 15 years of experience providing inbound and outbound international tax consulting and compliance services to clients with multinational operations.

In his role, Matt assists clients with key foreign and domestic tax considerations associated with their international business operations. He has extensive experience helping clients address a wide array of international tax concerns, including cross-border structuring, merger & acquisition transactions, foreign expansion assistance, ASC 740 implications and international tax compliance reporting.

Prior to joining Schneider Downs, Matt served as a managing director in the International Tax Services practice of a global public accounting firm.

Education

B.S.—Accounting, Saint Vincent College

Professional and Community Involvement

Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member – International Fiscal Association (IFA)

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Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
My biggest hobbies are playing and listening to music and playing golf.

What was your childhood dream?
Become a professional football player or rock star.

People would be surprised to know that I…
Sing and play guitar as part of an acoustic duo.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Getting to know and work with so many interesting people and companies.

What was your first job?
Laborer for a small construction company.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Read or catch up on the news.

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Make an effort to get to know and build relationships with your colleagues and co-workers. Those relationships are extremely valuable and can benefit you throughout your career.

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Big Problem: Organization Severely Impacted By Covid-19.


Big Thinking: Identify And Claim Over $1.1m In Refundable Credits.

With over 14 years of experience, MATTHEW WERNER is a tax shareholder with expertise in serving public, private, and emerging global organizations. He has worked with domestic and global clients in numerous industries including transportation, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare.
During frequent communication throughout the pandemic, Matthew realized one of his clients was struggling with a significant drop in gross receipts. Matthew and his team continually monitor legislative tax changes and noticed previously excluded organizations that received PPP loans and were now also eligible for employee retention credits. “Once we noticed an area of opportunity related to the Employee Retention Credit, we were able to calculate the credit available while navigating PPP forgiveness to ensure maximizing both programs,” said Matthew. “In the end, we identified and claimed over $1 million in refundable credits and the clients were thrilled.” 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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