CPA, MST
Partner, Director of Tax Services
Brian Frenette joined Restivo Monacelli in 1997 with a focus in taxation, bringing to the firm broad accounting and consulting expertise gained from working with a diverse group of clients. HIs client base covers a wide range of industries including professional services, manufacturing, biotech, and real estate. In addition, Brian has extensive experience advising the leadership of small and closely held businesses regarding business and tax matters.
At Restivo Monacelli, Brian’s responsibilities range from tax compliance to strategic tax planning that maximizes tax benefits for businesses and individuals. Added to this client-facing role, Brian’s internal charge is to direct the firm’s overall tax services where he ensures both quality and prompt delivery to all of Restivo Monacelli’s clients.
Although his passion for tax and accounting can keep him quite busy, Brian spends most of his spare time at home in Massachusetts with his wife and young children.
Areas of Expertise:
- Corporate, partnership and individual tax compliance
- Federal and state tax planning and consulting
- Audit representation before tax authorities
- Transactions services including buying and selling businesses
- Accounting method review and related tax planning
- Entity selection (S or C Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Etc.)
- Planning for tax credits
- Multi-state taxation
- International tax information reporting and withholding
Education:
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: B.S. in Accounting
- Bryant University: M.S. in Taxation
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA)
Contact Brian by email at: bfrenette@rm-llp.com