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Irayn Tai

Irayn Tai

Global Mobility Senior Manager
Singapore

Summary

Specialize in providing global mobility solutions to cross-border tax issues. US tax expert with over 15 years of experience in consulting and compliance work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Tax Manager- Global Mobility

VIALTO PARTNERS (FOMERLY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS)
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with international tax regulations by managing preparation of required documentation and analyses.
  • Design global mobility tax strategies for clients that include cost projections, cross-border issues and advisory services. Clients include PwC, Google, Amazon, etc.
  • Specialized in providing US tax compliance services to high net worth individuals. Annual target: 150-200 US tax returns
  • Conducted annual on-site presentations and trainings in the US and India.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with taxing authorities during audits or other examinations, resulting in reduced penalties or interest assessments for clients'' businesses.
  • Leading a team to successfully emerge stronger through a period of transition post acquisition.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees via effective coaching to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Provide gift tax planning and prepare trust returns.

US Tax Manager

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS/VIALTO PARTNERS
01.2013 - 06.2023
  • Served as a subject matter expert in various operational areas such as international taxation, cross border tax issues, federal and state/local taxes.
  • Prepared detailed tax projections for clients, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding cash flow management and future planning.
  • Assisted clients through IRS audits, successfully negotiating resolutions and minimizing penalties owed.
  • Managed a team of associates, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to foster growth.
  • Reviewed and signed off on complex federal and state income tax returns for accuracy, ensuring timely filing and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless international transfers.

US Tax Senior Consultant

KPMG AG
3 2011 - 9 2012
  • Client Service & Expatriate Tax Consultation - International Executive Services (IES). Main clients include UBS, Zurich Financial Services, Swiss Reinsurance and Philip Morris International.
  • Specialized in providing expatriate tax services to high net-worth individuals
  • Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting international transfers to offer expert advice and accurately prepare tax projections.
  • Provide consulting and compliance services on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)to ensure full compliance
  • Special focus on tax planning and impacts of international tax issues on US taxation (stock options, foreign pension taxation, localization, compensation inclusion, etc.)
  • Provide pre/post US assignment consultations, data gathering, tax equalizations and tax compliance services
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Payroll projects: Year-end payroll reporting and compensation preparation and review - Calculation of gross-ups, expatriate allowances, hypothetical tax and review federal and state tax withholdings
  • Specialized in US and international tax treaty interactions to ensure international tax compliance
  • Handle and resolve tax audits and notices from the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities.

US Tax Associate / Senior Associate

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
01.2007 - 02.2011
  • Client Service - International Assignment Services (IAS)
  • Specialized in providing effective expatriate tax services to high net-worth individuals
  • Main clients include The Procter & Gamble (P&G), Boeing, Fluor Corporation, British Petroleum, Siemens and Exxon Mobil
  • Specialized in delivering cost effective consultations to ensure smooth transitions
  • Leading expatriate consultant for The Procter & Gamble - Coordinate and administer all assignment related activities
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve multi-state taxation issues, fostering a unified approach to compliance.
  • Full client coordination responsibility, planning, tax contact and workload management for 400 P&G expatriates and foreign nationals
  • Primary consultant on engagements for Credit Suisse, Tyco Corporation and JP Morgan
  • Fully responsible for conducting pre, during and post expatriate assignment consultations with individuals
  • Tax Contact - provide ongoing support throughout the duration of assignment
  • Handle correspondence with tax authorities to provide high quality tax service
  • Work with PwC offices globally achieving overall client satisfaction and targeted turnaround time
  • Rated as a High Performer (Matrices: Individual's contribution to client satisfaction, people management and profitable growth) by senior management in the yearly performance evaluation for 4 years
  • Expatriate Tax Compliance and Tax Equalization
  • Core responsibilities: 1) Expatriate tax consultations 2) Client coordination for pre/post expatiate assignments 3) Tax contact for expatriates globally 4) Global coordination with client and work offices 6) U.S
  • Very strong in the area of determining residency status, immigration issues, first-year elections, compensation sourcing, etc
  • Very strong technical and research skills from a good foundation in compliance training
  • Headed weekly knowledge-sharing session 'Share & Collaborate' in 2009 with the objective to standardize work processes across all levels
  • Technical Tax Training (2007 & 2008): Asia-Pacific technical training (Japan, India and Singapore) in Thailand to strengthen consulting and compliance skills
  • Conducted the New Hires Training on IAS focused topics including foreign earned income exclusion and foreign tax credits
  • Conducted the yearly office-wide IAS Technology Tools Training from 2008 - 2010
  • Technology Coordination
  • GoSystem and Global Office SuperUser - The designated 'go-to' person in the Singapore and India (Kolkata) offices for GoSystem issues and questionns
  • Conduct yearly office-wide training in Adobe for the frontloading and preparation of tax returns towards a paperless environment
  • Active involvement in piloting new technology tools and software in expatriate tax services.
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities

Conference Manager

ARK GROUP ASIA (Singapore)
06.2006 - 08.2024
  • Take responsibility for the overall intellectual content and design of conference programs, for initiating new contacts and ideas for conference programs
  • Successfully created, produced and managed a conference on 'Change & Knowledge Management' with high net-worth delegates as participants.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.

Education

Enrolled Agent -

Internal Revenue Service
USA
02.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Political Science

National University of Singapore
Singapore
07.2003 - 01.2006

Skills

Global Mobility Expert

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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/13/84
  • Nationality: Singaporean

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Tax Manager- Global Mobility

VIALTO PARTNERS (FOMERLY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS)
07.2023 - Current

Enrolled Agent -

Internal Revenue Service
02.2014 - Current

US Tax Manager

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS/VIALTO PARTNERS
01.2013 - 06.2023

US Tax Associate / Senior Associate

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
01.2007 - 02.2011

Conference Manager

ARK GROUP ASIA (Singapore)
06.2006 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Political Science

National University of Singapore
07.2003 - 01.2006

US Tax Senior Consultant

KPMG AG
3 2011 - 9 2012

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