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Harlan Kwiatek

Partner, Northeast State and Local Tax Leader
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About Harlan

Harlan Kwiatek is partner, Northeast state and local tax leader and tri-state business and professional services launch team leader for RSM US LLP. As a certified public accountant and an attorney, he is uniquely qualified to provide tax consulting and compliance services on a variety of matters, including state income, franchise, property, sales and use taxes, and credit and incentives. 


Experience

Harlan’s 40-year career spans state tax law research and planning, state audit defense representation, negotiations at the field and administration hearing levels, review and preparation of tax returns, tax refund claims, and voluntary disclosures. With a focus on state and local income and franchise taxes, Harlan assists middle market and large corporate clients with unique state tax concerns, including issues affecting individuals and a variety of industries, such as food and beverage, professional services organizations, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality, retail, defense contracting and aerospace. 


Professional Affiliations and Designations

 
  • Society of Certified Public Accountants, New York and Missouri 
  • Missouri Bar Association  
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    • Tax executive committee (past member) 
    • State and local tax technical resource panel (past chairperson)
  • American Bar Association  

Education

  • Master of Laws, taxation, Boston University 
  • Juris Doctor, Creighton University 
  • Bachelor of Science, accounting, Creighton University