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Chris Parker
Principal
JD
chris.parker@mossadams.com
(916) 503-8266
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Cross Industry

Practice Focus

State & Local Income Tax Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution

Biography

Chris Parker is a principal who began his tax career at California’s Franchise Tax Board in 2004 and joined Moss Adams in 2015. Chris is among leaders of the State & Local Tax and Private Clients practices, working with executives, business owners, and individuals on matters including wealth transfer, compensation, residency, and planning opportunities.

Chris also leads California Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution Tax Services at Moss Adams. He resolved the first matter for Moss Adams to ever go before California’s Office of Tax Appeals, which provided substantial benefits to the clients. Chris works with business and individual clients at every level of administrative controversy.

Professional Affiliations

  • Chair Emeritus, Tax Section, Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Member, Government Relations Committee, California Society of CPAs
  • Member, Taxation Section, State Bar of California

Education

  • BS, biology, University of Puget Sound
  • JD, University of San Diego
  • LLM, taxation, University of San Diego
  • MS, biomedical sciences, Barry University

Insights from Chris Parker

Webcast
California Disaster Relief: Residency and Tax Considerations
Get answers to your questions about disaster relief tax credits and more related to the California wildfires.
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Webcast
Alternative Investments Virtual Conference Session 1
Watch session one of our annual conference for insights into industry opportunities, key trends, and potential upcoming challenges.
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Webcast
Considerations Before Changing Your Residency from California
While there may be tax advantages to relocating out of California, there are also risks involved. Learn the details.
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Alert
Proposition 30 Could Increase Top California Tax Bracket to 15.05% in 2023
If passed, Proposition 30 will increase the top income tax rate to 15.05% for certain taxpayers. Learn details.
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Webcast
Utilizing New State Tax Cap Workarounds: Key Considerations
Explore recent state legislation that offers workarounds from the $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions.
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Sourcing Matters: When Stock Options and State Residency Collide
Understand how to evaluate the potential benefits of moving before exercising deferred compensation.
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California Passes Law to Allow Federal Income Tax Relief for Pass-Through Entity Owners
A new California law allows federal income tax relief for pass-through entity owners. Learn the details.
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Changing Your Residency from California: Considerations and Alternatives
Gain insight into different residency-transition options and alternatives, including pros, cons, and implications of each.
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Article
Out-of-State Residency Transitions: Tax Planning for Individuals and Trusts
Learn tax implications of shifting your income or transitioning your residency to a state with lower tax rates.
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Article
Tax Season 2020: Addressing New Challenges and California’s Response
Our tool kit provides a summary of relevant changes impacting tax professionals for the 2021 tax season.
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Alert
California Legislature Seeks to Offer State and Local Tax Cap Workaround
A proposed California bill seeks to offer relief on the $10,000 cap for state and local tax deduction for partners, members, and shareholders.
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Payroll Tax Considerations for Remote Workers and a Checklist to Mitigate Risk
Navigate payroll tax considerations for employees working outside the home state where your business is registered.
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California Proposes First Wealth Tax in the US
The state legislature’s proposal would raise tax rates and potentially add three additional tax brackets.
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Alert
California Assembly Bill Suspending NOL Deductions Is Signed into Law
Learn details on the state bill, which suspends net operating loss deductions for select tax years.
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Alert
State of California Emergency Tax Relief Provisions
Discover how California is offering emergency relief related to certain taxes in response to COVID-19.
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Unintended Consequences: Dynamex and California Health Care Employers
The California Supreme Court’s Dynamex Decision creates consequences for classifying independent contractors for health care employers. Get the details.
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