James (Jay) M. Brower, Jr., CPA, MST
Partner, State and Local Tax Leader2005 Market Street, Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 267.768.3807
jbrower@markspaneth.com
About
Jay Brower, CPA, is a Partner of corporate and individual tax compliance and research services at Marks Paneth, LLP. He has more than 20 years of professional experience at the federal, state, and local levels.
Mr. Brower's duties also include the development of tax planning and implementation strategies, as well as education and development of the firm's professionals. Mr. Brower provides tax planning and compliance services to clients in the manufacturing, commercial fishing, telecommunications, professional services, retail and transportation industries.
Mr. Brower was recognized by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants as one of the “40 Under 40: PICPA Members to Watch.” He is a frequent speaker on subjects concerning federal and state tax issues including electronic filing; the domestic production activities deduction; State and Local income taxes and ASC 740/Fin 48.
Education
Widener University, Chester PA
Bachelor of Science
Major: Accounting
Masters of Science
Major: Taxation
Professional Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Tax Division
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Federal Tax Committee
Member, State Tax Committee
Member, Philadelphia Local & Legislative Tax Committee
Member, Greater Philadelphia Executive Committee
Past President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Past Secretary, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Past Treasurer, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Past President and former Secretary and Treasurer of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the PICPA
Practice Areas
Tax
Licensed In
Pennsylvania, New York