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Top 100 accounting, tax and business advisory leader, Sax LLP, has announced the addition of Edvin Givargis, CPA, MST to lead the firm’s established State and Local Tax (SALT) practice as Partner, effective November 1, 2021. Edvin brings nearly 20 years of experience to Sax, effectively managing national state and jurisdictional tax matters. His expertise lies heavily with developing and advising on efficient tax structures and operations within a complex state framework. In his role as Head of Sax’s State and Local Tax Practice, he will lead the charge in advising clients in the areas of multistate compliance, controversy, and all other technical matters including research and issuance of opinions. “We are thrilled to welcome Edvin as an important member of the Sax team as we continue to elevate our sophistication in navigating complex tax matters that impact our clients’ businesses,” said Joseph A. Damiano, Managing Partner at Sax LLP. “State and Local Tax is a unique area and requires a deep understanding of state legislative and administrative processes and their impact on various entity types. Edvin’s superior level of expertise in this arena will serve to be a vital asset to our firm and our clients.” Prior to joining Sax, Edvin worked at accounting firms ranging from regional powerhouses to the Big 4, and served as a trusted advisor to small closely held companies up to Fortune 500 companies. He has lent his technical expertise to clients operating in various industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, construction, transportation, legal, real estate, asset management, and biotech. Edvin’s full BIO and wide-ranging experience can be found here. “I am excited to lead the exceptional SALT team within Sax and to lend my knowledge and experience to the productivity of the Practice,” said Edvin. “Sax serves such a vast variety of businesses in all industries, and we are very much aligned with the emphasis on providing high-quality client service and superior guidance that is increasingly important in today’s rapidly changing business environment.” Edvin is a Certified Public Accountant in California. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Taxation from California State University – Fullerton. In his free time, Edvin serves his alma mater as an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Science in Taxation program, teaching Federal Tax Research and State and Local Taxation courses.