Bradford C. Dickson has overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the tax practice at Tarpley & Underwood, P.C. Brad has 25+ years professional experience in advising clients of various sizes and industries from start-ups to Fortune 1000 engaged in business services, credit, technology, manufacturing, distribution, construction, engineering, mortgage brokering, private equity funds, and professional services. Clients seek his expertise in all phases of business tax planning form entity selection and capital formation to business combinations, reorganizations, and exit. Brad works with businesses and individuals in all aspects of the international tax environment including import-export, U.S. multinationals, foreign investment in the U.S., cross-border transactions, and for investors and executives on overseas assignment.
Brad represents CPAs throughout the state as a leadership member of the Georgia Society of CPA's Taxation Section. He has chaired the Taxation Section for the most recent two years ending June 30, 2008 and has received 2008 Distinguished Member and the 2007 Distinguished Section Chair award. Brad represents the GSCPA on the Georgia Department of Revenue Advisory Committee, a membership of tax professionals advising the Department on matters of tax administration and policy affecting taxpayers and practitioners. He has successfully initiated and authored Georgia legislation affecting the taxation of multi-state S corporations and LLCs, and on other matters. Brad is an active member of the Tax Section of the AICPA and a member of the IRS-AICPA task force on Foreign Bank Account reporting.
Brad's other leadership positions include the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta International Tax Study Group, Tau Alpha Chi (a national tax fraternity), the Entrepreneurship Institute, the Export Advisory Resources Group for the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, the Japan American Society, and the International Fiscal Association. He has spoken and written for various professional and commercial organizations on numerous tax issues and has testified to the Georgia General Assembly on proposed legislation.
Prior to joining Tarpley & Underwood, P.C., Brad was employed for a combined ten years with KPMG LLP and Andersen LLP. He joined Tarpley & Underwood in 1993 and became a shareholder as of January 1, 1995.
Brad received his Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Emory University and his Masters in Taxation from Georgia State University. Brad is an Atlanta native, a member of St. Philips Cathedral, and lives with his family in Sandy Springs. Brad enjoys traveling, hiking, cycling, and variety of outdoor activities. |
