Overview
Manal Shalabi is a Senior Tax Manager in the firm’s Tax Group. She specializes in tax consulting and compliance for corporations, partnerships and high-net-worth individuals. She also has experience implementing new policies and procedures and is highly proficient with numerous types of accounting and integration software.
Overview
Manal Shalabi is a Senior Tax Manager in the firm’s Tax Group. She specializes in tax consulting and compliance for corporations, partnerships and high-net-worth individuals. She also has experience implementing new policies and procedures and is highly proficient with numerous types of accounting and integration software.
Proactive
Manal is a proactive and natural leader who goes above and beyond her clients’ expectations, identifying tax solutions for each unique situation and providing year-round tax support. She has significant experience training and managing staff, as well as conducting presentations on tax updates. Manal utilizes this experience when collaborating with her colleagues, ensuring that all aspects of the tax compliance process are handled timely and efficiently.
Outside of the Office
Outside of the office, Manal enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and biking and spending time with her family and friends. A travel enthusiast, she enjoys domestic and international traveling, visiting a new country every two to three years.
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Illinois CPA Society
Education
- B.B.A., cum laude, Accounting, Saint Xavier University
- MST, American University
Blogs
Pass-Through Entity Taxes: How Law Firms Can Manage the SALT Deduction Limit
Many high-income taxpayers were negatively impacted when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) imposed a $10,000 limit on the individual federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). This $10,000 limit is often referred to as the “SALT cap.” In response, over two dozen states and one locality, New York […]
Four Year-End Tax Tips for Law Firms
The end of the tax year for calendar-year law firms is just around the corner. Now is the time to take those last-minute steps that can reap significant tax savings on your 2022 return. Here is some tax-cutting advice to consider. Time Income and Expenses Wisely Deferring revenue into the next tax year and accelerating […]
News
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Audit and Tax Groups
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Joshua Cook, Michael Edwards, John Gerl, CPA, Daniel Konow, MST, Kelli Ono and Manal Shalabi, CPA, MST to the Audit and Tax Groups.