MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 06, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In response to increased market demand for a local GTN presence in southern California, Global Tax Network (GTN) is pleased to announce the opening of their newest office. Effective January 1, 2014, Brett Sipes will continue to serve as Director for GTN while managing the firm's office location in Irvine, CA.
The Irvine office (within GTN's Pacific region, which is headquartered in San Jose, CA) is the most recent addition to the portfolio of GTN offices. Sipes made the move in early January to join the GTN Pacific region team; he will be working with current clients and helping to grow the client base in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and surrounding areas. GTN continues to assess locations throughout the United States to add talent and open additional offices.
Dave Kolb, President of GTN noted "We are very happy to be able to support Brett's desire to relocate to Irvine. This is a great move for GTN, as it continues to expand our presence and connection with our clients in that region. Since its inception, GTN has seen strong and steady growth. This success is a tribute to the talent of our people like Brett, and is a fantastic example of our Core Value #4: Build a great company together-one committed to intelligent growth for its employees, its clients, and its future."
"We are very excited for the opportunity for Brett and also excited to officially launch GTN in southern California" stated Jill Mikolajczak, Managing Director of the GTN Pacific region. "We are extremely excited to now have a continuous physical presence in southern California. Brett has great relationships with our current clients in the area and he will only continue to build and strengthen the firm's presence there."
Sipes has more than 16 years of experience related to global mobility tax services. He joined GTN in 2006 and had been based in GTN's West Central region. As a Director, Sipes is responsible for providing tax compliance and consulting to mobile employees and their employers. Prior to GTN, Sipes worked in the global mobility area with Ernst & Young, and in the International Executive Services practice at KPMG. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern College in 1997 and is a CPA.
About GTN - GTN is a leading mobility tax services firm, providing both international and domestic mobility tax solutions. Services provided include domestic, Expatriate and Foreign National program development and support for organizations, including tax planning and preparation services related to employees on assignment, transferring to a new country, or working temporarily outside of their home location. In 2013, GTN was named the "Tax Provider of the Year" for the Americas (for the 3rd consecutive year) and Europe by the Forum for Expatriate Management and is a Choose People Certified Company.
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David Kolb, CPA, MBT
President
Global Tax Network US, LLC
Phone: (763) 746-4556
E-mail: [email protected]
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