Joel Gross and Thomas McQueen join as partners to lead newest location
BOSTON – September 10, 2007 – True Partners Consulting LLC today announced Joel Gross and Thomas McQueen have joined its new Boston office as managing directors.
“As the fastest-growing tax practice in the country, we are committed to attracting top talent to ensure we offer our customers the very best tax and business consulting services,” said Cary McMillan, True Partners’ CEO. “Joel and Thomas will be an integral part of our success in moving the firm forward and continuing to offer the best and brightest tax and business consulting minds to our clients.”
Gross has more than 10 years of experience in the areas of federal and international tax planning and transfer pricing. His clients have included Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, financial services, technology and life sciences.
“I look forward to playing a leadership role in the new Boston office and providing tailored solutions to clients through my work in federal and international tax planning and transfer pricing,” said Gross. “It’s exciting to bring complementary expertise to True Partners, a rapidly growing firm that in just over a year already possesses a unique culture and strong leadership.”
In addition to serving clients within the federal and international taxing industry, Gross will provide consulting services including subpart F planning, worldwide tax minimization planning, global reorganizations, foreign tax credit planning, international tax structuring, and tax controversy.
Prior to joining True Partners Consulting, Gross worked with Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young, as well as Robinson & Cole LLP, a regional law firm.
Gross received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government/Political Science from Skidmore College, where he was a member of the Periclean Honor Society. He received a law degree from the Western New England College School of Law and his Master of Laws in Taxation degree from the Boston University School of Law Graduate Tax Program with a concentration in International Taxation. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association.
McQueen specializes in the areas of international tax, federal tax, transfer pricing, and tax controversy. He has extensive tax problem solving skills and has assisted multinational companies in over 65 countries in resolving both inbound and outbound issues. McQueen represents clients before the IRS in tax controversy matters, as well as advising clients in mergers and acquisitions.
“My technical expertise and extensive business acumen allow me to navigate through the intricate nature of the current tax laws while communicating effectively to multinational clients in an easily understood manner,” said McQueen. “I look forward to being part of the team committed to building upon the strong foundation that has been established within the company’s first year.”
Prior to joining True Partners Consulting, McQueen served as the head of the international tax practice at a regional law firm of 225 lawyers. In that capacity, he provided international tax and transfer pricing services to numerous companies, including several Fortune 50 companies. He also served as one of the technical leaders of the Global Tax Minimization team at a Big Four firm. In this capacity, he advised senior executives and corporations on tax controversy, international tax planning, and mergers and acquisition matters. Additionally, for several years McQueen led the international tax services group for two Fortune 20 companies.
McQueen received his Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Science in Taxation degrees from the University of Minnesota. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the America Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
About True Partners Consulting LLC
True Partners Consulting is a world-class tax and business advisory firm that helps large public and private enterprises navigate complex financial regulations without the Sarbanes-Oxley-created conflicts inherent in offering both consulting and audit services. The firm provides a broad range of services, including analysis and counsel concerning the tax impact of business issues such as organic or acquisition-driven growth, filing practices, business restructuring or bankruptcy. The firm also conducts refund reviews, analyzes clients’ tax exposure and prepares responses to audit inquiries, in addition to helping clients address compliance issues.
The firm has offices in Chicago; New York; Los Angeles; San Jose, Calif.; Tampa Bay, Fla.; Washington D.C.; and Boston. Find additional information at www.TPCtax.com.
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