Qing Cheng
Cell Phone: 415-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Boston, MA 02116
EXPERIENCE
KPMG
July 2007 - Present
Tax Manager - Income & Franchise Tax (SALT)
. Researched and analyzed a large range of state income & franchise
tax issues and implications including (but not limited to) nexus
issues, state filing position, apportionment sourcing rule,
intercompany related transactions, business vs. nonbusiness
analysis, a variety entities and their affiliates filing related
issues
. Participated in M&A due diligence related to state and local
income tax issues; identified exposure by reviewing FIN48
analysis, determining state filing position, and etc; drafted
opinion reports relating to tax exposure and quantified the
amount of risk associated with it
. Managed and reviewed all aspects of state income and franchise
tax compliance projects for large corporate and partnership
clients
. Assist clients with Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) work and
negotiation with state tax authorities on behalf of the clients
. Heavily involved in real estate partnership projects, analyze
apportionment rules between tiered partnerships including direct
sourcing, unitary or non-unitary analysis, aggregation of
apportionment factors. Analyzed state tax withholding rules for
non-resident partners including non-resident withholding
certificates and affidavits. Analyzed captive REITs provision
and modification provision
. Managed large RAR amended state return engagements, reviewed NOPA
to reconcile RAR adjustments on Forms 4549 and 870, setup
entities and imported RAR adjustments into the RAR Tool.
. Participated on state income tax provision related work
. Assisted in tax planning and restructuring to minimize tax
liability
. Served as a mentor for staff, providing counseling and career
guidance
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Deloitte and Touche
Senior Tax Associate - Income & Franchise Tax (Multistate)
June 2003 - March 2007
. Managed (Lead Senior) and reviewed state income and franchise
tax compliance projects for large corporate and partnership
clients, including tax returns/apportionment review, partnership
withholding requirements research and all other compliance
perspective related issues
. Oversaw/performed large RAR amended state returns engagement,
and supervised professionals in India office. Served as a co-
lead on large engagements performed in India office and provided
feedback/advice to professionals there
. Assisted with state income tax provision work, and researched
income & franchise tax issues and implications
. Responded to state taxing agency income tax notices resolving
corporate and partnership income tax disputes
. Headed up implementation of CorpTax ETS software for income tax
compliance
. Performed federal income tax compliance, including international
compliance for foreign controlled corporations
. Served as a mentor for staff, providing counseling and career
guidance
Tax Associate - Credits & Incentives and Property Tax
September 2000 - June 2003
. Analyzed the availability of enterprise zone and hiring credits
for clients
. Researched state tax incentives available to corporate clients
. Performed extensive fixed-asset reconciliations/classifications
when preparing property tax returns
. Filed appeals on questionable material assessments, responded to
government inquiries, and assisted clients through appeals
process
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
University of Louisville
August 2000
CERTIFICATION
Currently preparing CPA exams and have passed two parts at present