IRS examination insight. Corporate tax perspective.

One career across the controversy and corporate records.

George served approximately six years with the Internal Revenue Service in technical and examination roles, including Internal Revenue Agent, Senior Revenue Agent, and GS-14 Tax Law Specialist and Compensation & Benefits Subject Matter Expert. His IRS work involved complex examinations, technical issue development, risk assessment, taxpayer conferences, and support to examination teams.

Before joining the IRS, George held accounting and tax positions at LyondellBasell, including Benefits Accounting, Shared Services, and Global Tax Provision. His corporate background includes ASC 718, ASC 740, uncertain tax positions, stock-based compensation, and financial reporting.

At GWD, the IRS experience informs Compensation & Benefits and Employment Tax controversy analysis and representation. The corporate experience supports review and advisory services for ASC 718 and ASC 740. GWD does not design, draft, manage, administer, or implement compensation plans or equity programs.

George holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Taxation and Entrepreneurship from the University of North Alabama, a Master of Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston–Downtown. He has also served as an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation.

Educate. Guide. Advocate.