Partner
Professional Experience
Linda M. Bruckner is a tax partner who provides taxation and consulting services to individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit agencies. Linda joined the firm in 1983 with previous experience in small business. A New York State Certified Public Accountant since 1986, she was promoted to Partner in January 1993.
Linda served for 14 years as director of the firm’s Tax department and is a key member of the firm’s International Tax Group. She provides advice to clients with complex tax planning and compliance issues. As prior chair of the Personal Financial Planning committee, Linda continues to assist clients with their estate and retirement planning needs.
Practice Specialties
- International Tax Services
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- IRS Audits
- Estate and Trust Planning and Compliance
Recent Publications
- “Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income: A Shiny New Tool in the IRS Toolbox,” Central New York Business Journal (March 22, 2019)
- “Foreign Derived Intangible Income: A New Deduction for Domestic Corporations,” Central New York Business Journal (February 15, 2019)
- “Why Should Your Business Care About International Tax Issues?” Central New York Business Journal (September 29, 2017)
- “U.S. Tax Implications of Working Overseas—What You Need to Know,” TaxStringer, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (March 2017)
- “Tax Implications of Purchasing Real Estate from a Foreign Person—What You Need to Know,” TaxStringer, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (February 2017)
Recent Presentations
- “Planning for Foreign Assets,” Estate Planning Council, Ithaca, NY (May 12, 2017)
Educational and Professional Designations
- BS with distinction, Cornell University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Memberships
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- International Taxation Committee Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- PrimeGlobal International Tax Special Interest Group
Community Involvement
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Finance Committee Member
- Leadership Tompkins Graduate
- Ithaca Downtown Business Women’s Association, Member and Past Treasurer
- Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County Inc., Member and Past Treasurer
Past
- Beechtree Care Center, Board of Directors Member and Treasurer
- Tompkins County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Board of Directors Member and Treasurer
- Ithaca Performing Arts Center, Inc., Board of Directors Member