brian rice

* Responsible for all areas of tax including: Income tax * Franchise tax * Severance tax * Sales tax * License tax * Property tax * Reclamation tax * Excise tax. * Ability to review, research, and find cost savings and efficiencies * Worked on a state tax incentive project worth $550k. Specifically, trying to obtain municipal bond financing for one of our mining locations. * Generated $75k in research and development credits based on patented research performed by Company engineers. * Generated over $1m in additional income tax deductions by employing the ETI exclusion in prior year income tax returns. * Generated an excise tax refund of $230k related to off-road truck purchases. * Generated over $25k in coal loading facility tax credits that can be used against the Company's severance tax. * Generated severance tax savings of $2.5mm by entering into an offer in compromise with the WV Dept. of Tax. * Worked on a headquarters relocation tax incentive package with the state of Virginia. Attained $535k in state and local incentives.

Retail / Distribution/ Manufacturing Group Managed the global outsourcing of our clients tax function. Work with clients to match planning strategies with the clients' business needs. Participated in the client proposal process by searching out prospective clients and presenting value added ideas as part of the professional services engagement team. Reviewed financial statement income tax provisions in accordance with FAS 109 for publicly traded SEC clients, including review of tax footnote disclosures.; Maintained client relationships and engaged in function of preparing bills, client engagement letters and budgets. Researched, analyzed, responded and resolved issues related to governmental notices and audits.; Interacted with corporate and partnership clients and assisted with federal and state tax issues, prepared tax returns and quarterly tax estimates, and reviewed calculations for compliance and planning analysis. Industries and Companies Represented

FAS 109/ FIN 48 Specialty Group Implemented Tax Stream for H&R Block (Kansas City HQ) over the course of seven months which included documenting requirements, testing, implementing and training of the product. Manager; Manufacturing/Wholesale/Distribution (MWD) Tax Practice Assist Directors and Partners with tax service needs including compliance and consulting for the top ten customers for the regional office. Serve as an office expert on FAS109/FIN 48 issues as well as manufacturing issues (Section 199 and Section 263A issues). Work on special projects throughout the EU including tax compliance and consulting work such as E&P and FIN 48 work.

* Manage group of 4 tax professionals (3 Domestic & 1 International) * Income tax provision review * Income tax return review (Federal/States) * Foreign tax filngs review * Tax research * sales, tangible property, income tax, * State tax audit * respond to information document requests

B.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Si

B.S. in Accounting Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Society

MBA - Entrepreneurship & International Business