Washington, D.C. – Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC (A&M Taxand), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), has strengthened its National Tax Office with the appointment of Kevin M. Jacobs in Washington, D.C., as Managing Director and leader of the practice. His appointment demonstrates A&M’s commitment to expand tax services as clients increasingly face challenges in resolving and being compliant with the complexity of U.S. taxes.

Mr. Jacobs, an attorney and certified public accountant (CPA) with more than 15 years of direct tax-related experience, expands A&M’s ability to advise clients on resolving a broad range of U.S. federal income tax issues.

“Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in dealing with the most critical tax issues that corporations and transaction practitioners face today. His government experience will help our clients become prepared for the evolving regulatory environment and to effectively address tax matters,” said Ernesto R. (“Ernie”) Perez, the Global Practice Leader of Alvarez & Marsal Taxand.”

Mr. Jacobs joined A&M Taxand from the IRS, where he served as a Senior Technician Reviewer with the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Corporate) for more than six years. In this role, Mr. Jacobs advised the office and the public on a range of complex tax matters, including share-holder issues in a corporate reorganization, liquidations and redemptions, transfers to corporations, bankruptcies, spin-offs and consolidated returns. He also provided substantial contributions on numerous other guidance projects, including the limitation on interest deductions regulations, and assisted in overseeing the Corporate Division’s response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Prior to joining the IRS, Mr. Jacobs worked for more than 10 years at several law and certified public accounting firms: Ropes & Gray LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Dewey Ballantine LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to drive change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

With over 4,500 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.

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About Alvarez & Marsal Taxand

Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC, an affiliate of Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm, is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Taxand has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout the U.S. and serves the U.K. from its base in London.

Alvarez & Marsal Taxand is a founder of Taxand, the world’s largest independent tax organization, which provides high quality, integrated tax advice worldwide. Taxand professionals, including almost 400 partners and more than 2,000 advisors in nearly 50 countries, grasp both the fine points of tax and the broader strategic implications, helping you mitigate risk, manage your tax burden and drive the performance of your business.

To learn more, visit www.alvarezandmarsal.com or A&M Taxand. Follow A&M on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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