- Leslie Pizzolato
- Melissa Hou
- Manny Tiongson
- Michelle Rathswohl
- Michelle Greenwood
- Cory Barron
- Richard A. Pingul
- Barbara Blakely
- Tracy Zill
- Jennifer Prohoroff
- Alexis Ury
- Sasha Cortes
- Lena Nguyen
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Leslie Pizzolato Tax Operations Manager |
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| Leslie serves clients by playing a key role in managing the day-to-day tax operations functions, such as Federal & State income tax compliance, and other projects. She implements strategic processes and procedures within Talley’s tax department and oversees complex tax computation projects for clients, with an emphasis on identification and communication of technical tax and service issues. Leslie coordinates with senior management to ensure that all platforms are fully functional to all staff in order to provide the best client service possible. | ||
| Education Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a concentration in Human Resources Management – National University, 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2008 |
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Melissa Hou Tax Manager |
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| Melissa provides taxation expertise to several industries, including real estate, professional services, manufacturing, distribution, construction, and non-profit organizations. Her services also include tax compliance and strategic planning/consultation for C and S Corporations, general partnerships, LLCs, individuals, and non-profit organizations. She enjoys serving a client base that consists mainly of privately-held entities and their owners, largely because of the personal relationships that develop and the pleasure of seeing clients grow their businesses. | ||
| Education Bachelor of Science in Business Economics – University of California, Los Angeles Master of Taxation – Golden State University |
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Manny Tiongson Tax Manager |
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| Manny brings many years of tax experience with high-net-worth individuals in entertainment, healthcare and real estate to his role. Also, his experience covers small to mid-size businesses, and Fortune 500 and 1000 executives. His major responsibilities include the preparation and review of individual, business, trust, and private foundation tax returns. | ||
| Education Bachelor of Science, Accounting- California State University, Fullerton Master of Business Taxation- University of Southern California. California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) |
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Michelle Rathswohl Tax Administrative Assistant |
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| Michelle Rathswohl supports the Tax team as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to coming to Talley, she worked as a Center Assistant/Scheduler. She coordinated effective scheduling between interpreter and clients, as well as provided database maintenance. She supported the management team with billing, record keeping, and customer service. In her free time she is involved with her Church Confirmation program, teaching and giving presentations regularly. | ||
| Education Certificate in Catechesis – University of Dayton |
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Michelle Greenwood Tax Administrative Assistant |
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| Michelle supports the tax team as an Administrative Assistant. A former financial advisor, Michelle has experience with high net worth individuals and small business clients. Always sensitive to customer needs, she works efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of our clients. | ||
| Professional Organizations National Association of Tax Preparers |
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Cory Barron Tax Professional |
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| Cory Barron has experience planning and preparing federal and multi-state tax returns for C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, consolidated entities, trusts, and high net worth individuals.
Cory grew up in Bishop located in Eastern California with an appreciation for nature. He enjoys helping others, fitness, hiking, exploring new cuisines, and expanding his knowledge of the world around him. |
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| Education Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo |
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Richard A. Pingul Tax Manager |
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| Richard has over 17 years of experience in accounting and tax compliance. His responsibilities include all aspects of our tax return services, including individual, partnership, corporate, gift, and trust returns. | ||
| Professional Organizations California Society of CPAs (CALCPA) International Society of Filipinos and Finance and Accounting (ISFFA). Philippine American Society of Certified Public Accountants (PASCPA) |
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| Education
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy- Philippines School of Business Administration |
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Barbara Blakely Tax Manager |
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| Barbara brings a wealth of experience as a manager, technical tax accountant and client consultant. She has experience filing multi-state tax returns; international tax compliance, including application of the new requirements and filings; and significant experience in the income taxation of trusts and closely held businesses. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, real estate, retail, restaurants and high net worth individuals.
Barbara enjoys connecting with people, and has served in leadership and training roles with her previous firms. She has a desire to play an active role in staff development, training, onboarding and to be available as a resource to answer questions. |
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| Education California State University, Long Beach |
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Tracy Zill Tax Senior & Attorney |
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| Tracy Boxer Zill is an associate attorney specializing in personal and corporate taxation. His practice includes taxation of partnerships, trusts, estates, and a wide range of corporate multi-State compliance issues. He blends his decade of experience as a Real Estate attorney with his LL.M knowledge of taxation to help clients with compliance and tax efficiency issues. | ||
| Professional Organizations State Bar of California, Taxation Section |
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| Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics – San Francisco State University |
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Jennifer Prohoroff Tax Senior |
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| Jennifer’s responsibilities include the preparation and review of tax returns, projections and other tax-related projects. | ||
| Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Accounting- Chapman University Masters of Sport Management- California State University, Long Beach |
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Alexis Ury Tax Senior |
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| Alexis assists with the preparation of tax returns, tax projections, and other tax-related projects for both businesses and individuals. | ||
| Education Bachelor of Science, Accounting- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. |
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Sasha Cortes Tax Senior |
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| Sasha’s responsibilities include the preparation and review of tax returns, projections and other tax-related projects for both individuals and business entities. | ||
| Education Bachelor of Arts, Economics – San Francisco State University |
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Lena Nguyen Tax Professional |
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| Lena has gained substantial accounting experience as an accountant for a variety of companies and CPA firms throughout Southern California.
For small to medium-sized business, Lena has provided comprehensive accounting services including individual, corporate, partnership and nonprofit income tax returns. |
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| Education MBA degree from San Jose State University |
