David Gette, formerly Transaction Tax Partner at EY, joins Marks Paneth

Accounting firm Marks Paneth LLP has announced that David R. Gette, CPA has joined the firm as a tax partner in New York.

Mr. Gette brings over 20 years of tax experience and has an extensive background advising private equity funds and public and private companies on the tax implications of domestic and cross-border transactions. He has represented clients in all aspects of federal taxation including acquisitions, dispositions, internal restructurings, joint ventures, post-deal integration and other capital-related matters. He also possesses sell-side experience, providing assistance with deal process preparation as well as tax planning and structuring for potential sale transactions.
“Privately-owned companies and their owners comprise an important part of our client base. David’s knowledge of complex transactional tax issues adds value to the services we offer these sophisticated clients,” said Steven Eliach, Principal-in-Charge of the Tax Practice at Marks Paneth.
Mr. Gette comes to Marks Paneth from Ernst & Young where he was Transaction Tax Partner in the Transaction Advisory Services practice. Prior to that he was a Managing Director specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions at PwC. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants and is licensed to practice in New York, Minnesota and North Dakota. Mr. Gette holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Moorhead State University. He is a resident of Somers, New York.