Thomas M. Brinker, Jr.
Thomas M. Brinker, Jr., CPA/PFS, ChFC, CFE, AEP holds master’s degrees in taxation (MST) and accounting (MSA) from Widener University, a juris doctorate in international law from Columbia Pacific University, and an LLM in international taxation from Regent University School of Law. He has published articles in numerous journals, including The Journal of International Taxation, The Tax Adviser, The CPA Journal, and The Journal of Financial Service Professionals. In addition he gives numerous presentations throughout the year on tax planning and compliance. His interests include financial accounting, tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses.
Recent Publications
Brinker, T.M. (2008). "The Reappearance of a Familiar Tax Savings Opportunity: Combining Section 179, Bonus Depreciation, and Regular Depreciation under the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008." Journal of Financial Service Professionals, pp. 51-55.
Brinker, T.M. (2008). Is an AMT Resolution on the Horizon?...Or Will AMT Continue To Mean ‘Add More Tax’? Journal of Financial Services Professionals (May 2008). pp. 13-15.
Brinker, T.M. & Dalson, A. (2008). "Obtaining Economic Citizenship in the Caribbean: Can Home be Bought?" Journal of Practical Estate Planning (April/May 2008), pp. 21-24.
Brinker, T.M. & Sherman, W.R. (2008). "Identifying Some Key Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with Special Needs." ElderLaw Report (March 2008), pp. 1-5.
Brinker, T.M. & Sherman, W.R. (2008). "Using Tax Conduits in Financial and Estate Planning: An Integrative Asset Protection Approach with Family Limited Partnerships and Offshore Trusts." Journal of Practical Estate Planning (December/January 2008), pp. 51-63.
Brinker, T.M. & Sherman, W.R. (2007). "You Can't Take It With You: The Required Minimum Distribution Rules." Journal of Financial Services Professionals (September, 2007) pp. 10-14.
Brinker, T.M. (2007). "New Ruling Expands Definition of 'North American Area for Attendance at Foreign Conventions.'" The Tax Adviser (August, 2007), p.441.
Marrero, J., & Brinker, T.M. (January, 2007). "Are Accounting Standards Uniform? Recognizing Cultural Differences Underlying Global Accounting Standards." Journal of Financial Services Professionals, pp.16-18.