Mark Patterson, CPA

Mark Patterson is a member with the tax services group at KraftCPAs. He is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, overseeing the work of engagement teams, reviewing ongoing tax planning and compliance work, approving final tax returns, and presenting our work to clients.

Mark works extensively with middle-market companies to identify and utilize state and federal tax credits, deductions, and other incentives, including the Tennessee job tax credit, the federal research and experimentation (or “R&D”) credit, IC-DISC for exporters, and cost segregation studies. Mark also assists clients on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, including advising clients on exit strategies and their tax implications.

As a practice leader of the firm’s manufacturing/wholesale/distribution (MWD) industry team, Mark oversees the group’s strategic plan. He also manages the tax engagements for most of the firm’s MWD clients, including auto suppliers, fabricated metal product manufacturers, as well as distributors of consumer products, pharmaceuticals, building materials, office supplies, furniture, and wire/cable, among others. Mark also has experience in the transportation and service industries, as well as with American subsidiaries of foreign-owned companies.

Prior to joining KraftCPAs in 2009, Mark worked with both local and national public accounting firms. He has been in public accounting since 1985.

Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Manufacturing CPAs
• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Board of Directors
• Tennessee Federal Tax Institute, President and Board Member
• Tennessee Federal Tax Conference, Planning Committee
• Monroe Harding Inc., Finance Committee Member
• Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, Treasurer, Board Member and Hall of Fame Member

Professional Achievements

• Guest presenter and expert panelist at seminars related to tax matters in the United States and overseas
• Guest presenter on implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts

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