Overview

Jerry Santaniello joined ORBA in 1996 and is a member of the firm’s State and Local Tax Group.  Jerry has more than 30 years of experience in taxation, and has strong technical knowledge in real estate, international tax, multistate issues and tax planning.  In the international area, he specializes in outbound transactions assisting U.S. clients in expanding their global operations.  In particular, Jerry has worked with client issues in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and South America, among others.  As a licensed CPA in New York and Wisconsin, Jerry brings a thorough understanding of multistate tax issues to ORBA’s client base.

Proactive

With an extensive education from NYU, Jerry is prepared to help his clients with all of their tax needs, both foreign and domestic.  He prides himself on maintaining strong, personal relationships with all his clients.

Outside of the Office

Jerry is a self-admitted workaholic, but when he tears himself away from the office, he enjoys spending time at his home away from home in Wisconsin. There, he enjoys relaxing by the lake and taking in all the scenery it has to offer.  Jerry also loves traveling and feels fortunate to have the opportunity to travel abroad to work with clients.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Public Accountant

Memberships & Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Illinois CPA Society

Education

• B.S., Civil Engineering, New York University
• M.B.A., New York University
• Advanced Professional Certificate, Federal Taxation, New York University

Client Alerts

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If you or your business owns at least 10 percent of a foreign business enterprise (including certain foreign real estate), you may be required to file Form BE-10 with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) by May 29, 2020.