New York City, NY - July 19, 2024 - Citrin Cooperman, the premier professional services provider for private, middle market businesses and high net-worth individuals, today announced that prominent tax industry leader Bob Alperin has joined the firm as part of the National Tax Office and will serve clients in the Federal Credits & Incentives practice.

“Regulatory change and complexity continue to drive greater demand for advanced Tax services,” said Citrin Cooperman Partner and Tax Practice Leader, Shawn Howard. “Bob brings amazing experience and will immediately provide Citrin Cooperman clients with advanced expertise addressing R&D and other tax credits and incentives.”

Bob Alperin, Partner, National Tax Office (NTO) Federal Credits and Incentives Leader, brings over 30 years of Big Four firm tax experience to Citrin Cooperman. Bob served as a regional R&D Credit Practice leader for the last 15 years, assisting clients with calculating and documenting R&D Credits, IRS and state audits and controversy related to R&D Credits, and the new section 174 R&D expense capitalization requirements. He also brings significant experience in the Technology, Manufacturing, and Construction and Engineering industries, including an extensive focus on middle market clients.

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"Citrin Cooperman" is the brand under which Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm, and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC serve clients’ business needs. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. Citrin Cooperman was recently named #18 on the “Top 100 Firms” list by Accounting Today and is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. With offices across the country, Citrin Cooperman clients span an array of industry and business sectors and leverage a comprehensive menu of business and personal service offerings. The entities include more than 450 partners and 2,800 total professionals. Learn more about Citrin Cooperman at www.citrincooperman.com.

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