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Joel Lively

Director

Transaction Tax

ROLE

Joel leads, performs, and manages sales & use tax reviews for DMA clients. He plans, organizes, and performs sales & use tax recovery reviews for large public and private corporations. Joel analyzes client transaction tax data, reviews sales & use tax audit assessments, and files the necessary refunds and appeals. He also negotiates with auditors and hearing officers regarding refunds.

 

EXPERTISE

9 years in sales & use tax; 9 years with DMA

  • Generated +$42 million in transaction tax savings for clients
  • Conducted numerous sales & use tax overpayment reviews
  • Successfully managed sales & use tax appeals and attending hearings
  • Experienced with GAAP principles
JURISDICTIONS

Arizona | California | New Mexico | Pennsylvania | Virginia

 

INDUSTRIES

Data Centers | Finance & Insurance | Manufacturing | Pharmaceutical | Technology

 

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

  • Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Spanish – Illinois College