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Sarah Russell

Shareholder, Tax

Sarah Russell - International CPA

Sarah leads the tax department and is a leading international tax expert within the firm, known for the practical & passionate way she advocates for her clients.

What is your area of focus?

As a point person for tax strategies at Clayton & McKervey, I help owners and executive teams with Research & Experimentation Tax Credits and international tax consulting and compliance. I look for big-picture solutions to advise clients on global operational structuring, foreign tax credit utilization, tax treaty analysis and more. I work with both domestic companies expanding internationally, and foreign-owned companies. I value the opportunity to collaborate with both accountants and tax specialists globally on behalf of our clients.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 2000

What is the favorite part about your job?

I enjoy working with business owners to reduce their worldwide tax liabilities.

Contact Sarah to see how we can help you.

  • Specializations
  • Education
  • Connections
  • Sarah 360°
  • Research & Experimentation Tax Credits
  • International tax consulting and compliance
  • Structuring operations globally
  • Foreign tax credit utilization
  • Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
  • Expatriate taxation withholding, tax planning and compliance
  • Tax treaty analysis
  • Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Michigan – Dearborn
  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Board of Directors
  • Control Systems Integrators Association, Partner Committee
  • Michigan Manufacturers Association, Tax Committee
  • Association for Advancing Automation
  • Automation Alley
  • PrimeGlobal

If you could learn anything, what would it be?
Play the piano

Who do you admire most in life?
My grandparents

What’s your perfect day?
Hiking and camping, cooking over the fire and enjoying an ice cold beer to end the evening

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COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

After a surprising delay, on Sunday, December 27 President Trump signed the $900 billion COVID relief bill which was part of the larger annual federal spending package. Below is a…

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What You Need to Know! President-Elect Biden’s Tax Plan

Now that presumed U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden has been named, many people may be wondering what his tax plan looks like and whether there is anything they can do now…

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New Interim Final Rule Issued

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued a new interim final rule on August 24, 2020 with updates regarding owner-employee compensation and forgiveness eligibility associated with Paycheck Protection Program…

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All Things Considered: Featuring Sarah Russell

Shareholder Sarah Russell continues her education of the PPP loan during a recent interview on Michigan’s All Things Considered radio program. Sarah led a 9-week live video series on the…

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Resources

  • Download Sarah's bio
  • Watch the Advantage Austria Webinar
  • Download Control Design: Money on the Table
  • Download RIA Tax Reform Presentation
  • Download Tax Reform: What you Need to Know
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  • Related Insights

Sarah Russell

Shareholder, Tax

Sarah Russell - International CPA

Sarah leads the tax department and is a leading international tax expert within the firm, known for the practical & passionate way she advocates for her clients.

What is your area of focus?

As a point person for tax strategies at Clayton & McKervey, I help owners and executive teams with Research & Experimentation Tax Credits and international tax consulting and compliance. I look for big-picture solutions to advise clients on global operational structuring, foreign tax credit utilization, tax treaty analysis and more. I work with both domestic companies expanding internationally, and foreign-owned companies. I value the opportunity to collaborate with both accountants and tax specialists globally on behalf of our clients.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 2000

What is the favorite part about your job?

I enjoy working with business owners to reduce their worldwide tax liabilities.

Contact Sarah to see how we can help you.

Specializations

  • Research & Experimentation Tax Credits
  • International tax consulting and compliance
  • Structuring operations globally
  • Foreign tax credit utilization
  • Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
  • Expatriate taxation withholding, tax planning and compliance
  • Tax treaty analysis

Education

  • Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Michigan – Dearborn

Connections

  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Board of Directors
  • Control Systems Integrators Association, Partner Committee
  • Michigan Manufacturers Association, Tax Committee
  • Association for Advancing Automation
  • Automation Alley
  • PrimeGlobal

Sarah 360°

If you could learn anything, what would it be?
Play the piano

Who do you admire most in life?
My grandparents

What’s your perfect day?
Hiking and camping, cooking over the fire and enjoying an ice cold beer to end the evening

Resources

  • Download Sarah's bio
  • Watch the Advantage Austria Webinar
  • Download Control Design: Money on the Table
  • Download RIA Tax Reform Presentation
  • Download Tax Reform: What you Need to Know

Employee Retention Tax Credit Updated and Extended by Most Recent Stimulus Package

The most recent COVID-19 Stimulus Package extended and made some key adjustments to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) making it…

Resources

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

After a surprising delay, on Sunday, December 27 President Trump signed the $900 billion COVID relief bill which was part…

Resources

What You Need to Know! President-Elect Biden’s Tax Plan

Now that presumed U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden has been named, many people may be wondering what his tax plan looks…

Resources

New Interim Final Rule Issued

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued a new interim final rule on August 24, 2020 with updates regarding…

Resources

All Things Considered: Featuring Sarah Russell

Shareholder Sarah Russell continues her education of the PPP loan during a recent interview on Michigan’s All Things Considered radio…

Resources


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