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.

Our Thoughts On

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Big Problem: Incorrect Accounting Methods


Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.

Shareholder GENNARO DIBELLO has widespread experience in all areas of tax and business planning associated with closely held companies, and he's been with Schneider Downs since 1987.
During a routine review of one of our client's operations, Gennaro's team identified something that wasn't very routine at all. They discovered that the client was using multiple incorrect methods and calculations for computing tax depreciation for their fixed assets. Gennaro met the client to discuss the issue, presented a solution to correct the problem, quantified the results, and implemented the changes resulting in a favorable adjustment of nearly $4.5 million. Gennaro's expertise and eye for detail was critical in helping this client fix a problem they didn't even realize that they had. "We're good at identifying opportunities or exposures that aren't on our clients' radars," Gennaro said. "It's not necessarily what we were originally retained to do, but while we're executing our engagements, we're always looking for new ways to help our clients and minimize their tax burden." 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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