hires-mishkin_santa-6051The Wolf Group is pleased to announce that Mishkin Santa has joined the firm as an International Tax Director. When asked what his deciding factor was in joining The Wolf Group, Mishkin Santa said “The Wolf Group has the most competent professionals in serving the tax needs of clients with foreign tax issues.”

Mishkin specializes in international tax planning, including cross-border, inbound, outbound and asset protection for high net worth individuals. He represents clients in areas including:

  • FATCA compliance
  • Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs
  • Streamlined Filing
  • Expatriation tax planning
  • International trust and estate compliance
  • Foreign pension planning

Prior to joining The Wolf Group, Mishkin served as a Tax Partner at Five Stone Tax Advisers in Austin, TX, directing their international tax practice. He also spent four years with the IRS as a Taxpayer Counsel in the National Taxpayer Advocate Office in Dallas, TX.

“The Wolf Group is a very unique firm with an amazing infrastructure. I have been privy to observe the evolution of the international tax industry over the last ten years with many firms in multiple countries,” said Mishkin. “The Wolf Group is the first firm that I have seen that not only has the depth, experience, and legacy with international tx compliance/consulting but also bears a very solid infrastructure of associates, processes, and technology that is needed to deal with this highly complex and changing area of taxation.”

Mishkin received a J.D. degree from Seattle University and earned a LL.M in Taxation from Boston College. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Washington State Bar Association, in addition to the United States Tax Court. He is the 2014 recipient of the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and Tax Law Award.

Mishkin brings a wealth of international tax experience and knowledge to the firm. His expertise will enhance the services we offer our clients. The Wolf Group is thrilled to have Mishkin join the firm.

Mishkin can be reached at (703) 502-9500 x120, or via email at msanta@thewolfgroup.com. You may also connect with Mishkin on LinkedIn.