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Roy Deaver
Principal
International Tax Services Leader
CPA
roy.deaver@mossadams.com
(206) 302-6401
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Industry Expertise

Cross Industry

Practice Focus

International Tax M&A Tax Transactions Advisory

Biography

Roy has provided international tax services to clients since 1996. He has practiced in both public accounting and in industry, allowing him to provide practical tax advice to his clients.

Roy works closely with clients to help reduce their worldwide effective tax rate through tax-efficient financing, efficient cash management, repatriation of earnings to the United States, and transfer pricing analysis.

Roy also assists clients in both acquisition and divestiture structuring and in entry into new markets. Additionally, he has an extensive background in ASC 740 and its application to foreign subsidiaries.

External Publications

  • Key Considerations for Operating Abroad (GeekWire, November 2017)
  • Watch Out for Tax Hits from Global Expansion (CFO Magazine, March 2017)

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2018: International Tax Reform
    (Moss Adams Webcast, January 2018)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants

Insights from Roy Deaver

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Tax Planning Strategies and Top Considerations for Architects and Engineers
Explore top concerns that can interfere with an architectural or engineering firm’s tax planning strategy.
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5 Stages of a US Manufacturer’s Foreign Operations & Their Tax Considerations
Discover the tax considerations associated with the five stages of a US manufacturer’s foreign operations.
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3 Supply Chain Considerations for E‑Commerce Companies Expanding Overseas
Three considerations for e-commerce businesses expanding overseas: sourcing and shipping, product pricing, IT systems.
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How Multinational Companies Can Use Cash Repatriation as a Tax Planning Strategy
Learn how a strategic repatriation, investment, and tax-planning approach can help your multinational company save.
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5 Tax Considerations for International Remote Working
Employees working from another country—even temporarily during the pandemic—can create tax obligations.
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Cryptocurrency Tax Update: IRS Offers New Cryptic Guidance
Learn more details—and lingering questions—about the long-anticipated cryptocurrency transaction characterization and reporting guidance from the IRS.
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A Resource Map of Tax Strategies to Help Increase Cash Flow
Our detailed list provides tax strategies that can be used to generate cash flow for your organization.
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Foreign Tax Credits Guidance: Final and Proposed Regulations Are Released
Final and proposed regulations provide guidance related to foreign tax credits made under tax reform, with notable insight on exempt income.
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Explore 4 Tax and Cybersecurity Planning Tips to Boost Growth
Explore four growth opportunities to help decrease your tax liability and boost cybersecurity.
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Tax Planning: 6 Savings Considerations for Multinational Companies
How to use scenario modeling to strengthen your year-end tax planning strategies and make them as effective as possible.
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Top 5 Tax Requirements for Multinationals to Tackle Before 2020
It’s time to start your year-end tax planning and focus on the important requirements to avoid penalties.
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Reduce Your Company’s Tax Liability to Reinvest in Your Employees
Learn about available people-related opportunities to reduce your company’s tax burden, allowing you to reinvest in your employees.
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Q2 Tax Update for Technology, Clean Technology, Life Sciences, and Communications and Media Companies
Our Q2 update covers tax reform under Trump, Section 956 tax traps, and other current issues for companies in tech, clean tech, life sciences, and communications and media.
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Watch Out for Tax Hits from Global Expansion
Learn how international tax law—including noncompliance penalties and changing BEPS regulations—could affect your expanding business.
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New Law Removes Withholding Tax Rate Benefit for US S Corporations in Germany
Withholding tax rates on US S corporations with shares in German companies will increase from 5 percent to 15 percent. Read details in our Insight.
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Foreign Corporations Receiving Royalties in Washington State Have Nexus, Even Without a Physical Presence
Foreign companies operating in the United States must pay tax to the state if they have nexus. Read more in this Insight.
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Q1 Tax Update for Technology, Clean Technology, Life Sciences, and Communications and Media Companies
In this first quarter 2016 update, we cover some of the most important tax issues for companies in the technology, clean technology, life sciences, and communications and media industries and touch on what your organization can do to stay ahead.
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Q4 Tax Update for Technology, Clean Technology, Life Sciences, and Communications and Media Companies
2015 Q4 - Get ahead of current tax updates with this review of five issues affecting technology, clean technology, life sciences, and communications and media companies.
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Boost the Benefits of an IC-DISC with Accounts Receivable Factoring
IC-DISCs provide US exporters tax savings through lower-taxed qualified dividends, enhanced by accounts receivable factoring.
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