Bob is the firm’s state and local tax service line leader. A member of FORVIS’ State & Local Tax (SALT) practice unit, he has more than 25 years of experience in all areas of state and local tax, including income, franchise, sales, use, controversy, credits, incentives, employment, and general property tax. Bob’s experience covers state and local tax issues in all 50 states including strategy, mergers, acquisitions, structuring, identifying refund opportunities and exposures, filing methodology, sourcing, apportionment, nexus, private letter rulings, audit defense, credits and incentives, and administrative appeals.

He has provided multistate tax consulting for various industries, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, oil, gas, telecommunications, software technology, transportation, retail, and wholesale. He has also worked with and identified tax savings opportunities for multiple SEC, Fortune 500, and large closely held companies and has Canadian and value-added tax experience.
Bob is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation®.

He is a 1996 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, with a B.S. degree in accounting.

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FORVIS, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. Ranked among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country, FORVIS has 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. Visit FORVIS.com for additional information.