The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in enabling employees to work remotely and many professional services companies are now looking at potential hybrid workplaces or a virtual workforce. What are the tax ramifications for professional services companies transitioning from a traditional office environment to a virtual work environment? How does having remote employees in different states or countries impact a company’s tax filings?

Listen to Scott Duda, Leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Professional Services Industry practice, Dorita Calderon, a State & Local Tax Manager, Will Hooker, Director, International Tax Services and Kirk HesserTransfer Pricing Leader, as they discuss the potential state & local tax implications, including state income tax filings, state franchise tax filings, payroll withholding and sales tax filings, as well as international tax implications for employees crossing borders.


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J. Scott Duda

Assurance Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Kirk A. Hesser

Transfer Pricing Leader

Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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