Richard Weiner

Rich has over 35 years of broad tax experience with a specialty in tax planning and consulting for private and publicly held national and multi-national businesses. He has specific expertise advising Software, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Life Science, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Service and Publishing industries.

Rich works extensively with European companies expanding into the U.S. market. This includes guidance on tax efficient business entity structuring of US operations, certification of tax residency, and compliance with applicable US, multi-state, and international tax codes.

Rich is also a leader in AAFCPAs’ Business Transaction Advisory Services practice. He advises business owners and stockholders in transition, including structuring of and planning for Mergers & Acquisitions, planning for changes in ownership and management, and adoption of tax methodologies with a view toward the long term.

Rich is a member of AAFCPAs’ COVID-19 Task Force, and he has been deeply immersed in studying and advising clients on the business implications of federal and state stimulus initiatives. This includes income tax aspects of the CARES Act and other legislation, including Net Operating Loss management, Paycheck Protection Program Loan forgiveness, and multi-state worker considerations. He advises AAFCPAs’ business clients on how these tax code changes impact their short and long-term tax planning strategies.