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Thomas Wrocklage

@thomaswrocklage

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Experienced tax attorney specializing in state and local tax consulting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my tax expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am a dedicated tax attorney with extensive experience in state and local tax (SALT) consulting. Currently, I serve as the SALT Director at Funaro & Co., where I advise multinational corporations on various tax matters, including income/franchise and sales/use taxes. My expertise lies in providing comprehensive consulting, controversy resolution, and strategic planning to ensure optimal tax outcomes for my clients.

Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at prestigious firms such as Andersen and Friedman LLP, where I developed practices focused on unclaimed property and state tax compliance. My ability to manage teams and attract talent has been instrumental in achieving significant results for clients across diverse industries, including real estate, manufacturing, and financial services.

In addition to my consulting work, I am actively involved in the legal community, contributing to publications and speaking engagements on tax-related topics. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and advocating for effective tax strategies that benefit both clients and the broader community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

State and Local Tax (SALT) Director

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Funaro & Co., P.C.

Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)

Advised multinational corporations on various state and local tax matters including income/franchise, sales/use, property taxes, credits, and incentives. Provided consulting, controversy, planning, and due diligence services.

Franchise Tax Sales Tax Use Tax Tax Credits Sales Tax Consulting Tax Controversy Due Diligence

AI Tutor

XAI

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)

Leveraged tax law expertise to annotate data and construct complex prompts for generative AI models. Evaluated and iterated upon AI model responses.

Tax Law Generative AI Model Evaluation AI Training

Freelance Tax Consultant

Tax Consultant

Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Provided independent consulting and tax advisory services to clients. Assisted with state tax audits and Offers in Compromise.

Tax Advisory Tax Audits Offers In Compromise Client Management

State and Local Tax (SALT) Director

Andersen

Feb 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Developed the firm's unclaimed property practice while advising on income/franchise, sales/use, and federal excise taxes. Services included consulting, controversy, planning, and due diligence.

Unclaimed Property Franchise Tax Sales Tax Use Tax Sales Tax Consulting Tax Controversy Due Diligence

State and Local Tax (SALT) Principal

Friedman LLP

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)

Focused on unclaimed property and state/local income/franchise tax matters, primarily within the real estate industry.

Unclaimed Property Franchise Tax

SALT Senior Manager and NY Practice Leader

Crowe LLP

Jul 2014 - Jul 2021 (7 years)

Established and grew practices, managed a team, and achieved optimal state tax results for clients. Provided comprehensive SALT services including income/franchise, sales/use, unclaimed property, M&A due diligence, and federal excise taxes.

Team Leadership Sales Tax Unclaimed Property Tax Negotiation