Shawn T. Layo, CPA, is a tax partner with over 24 years of experience in taxation and planning for individuals and closely-held companies. He is responsible for overseeing tax engagements for a variety of clientele with a focus on construction, retail automotive, manufacturing, multi-state corporations and high net worth individuals. Shawn joined the firm in 2001 and offers extensive experience in individual and corporate tax planning, financial planning, multi-state taxation, research and development and New York State tax credits.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant in New York State (CPA)
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)Community Involvement
Hopeprint, Inc. – Treasurer
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Utica College (2001)
Publications & Presentations
“Nexus Requires Compliance and Begins by Filing Tax Returns,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, April 2025
“How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact Taxes for Construction Companies,” Syracuse Builders Exchange Construction Contractor Magazine, December 2024
Top 10 Financial and Tax Planning Tips for Contractors –Dannible & McKee, LLP Webinar, Syracuse Builders Exchange, ABC Empire State Chapter Webinar, September 2024
“Research and Development (R&D) In the Construction Industry – Dannible and McKee LLP (dmcpas.com),” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, February 2024
“Important Tax Law Changes To Be Aware Of,” – CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, October 2023
“Employers: Beware of Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Schemes from Third-Party Promoters,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Manufacturing Edition, May 2022
“Significant Tax-focused Changes Arising From the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, January 2023
Key Financial Ratios and New York State Sales Tax for Contractors– Dannible & McKee, LLP Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2022
“New York State Sales Tax for Contractors,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, Co-author, August 2022
Tax Planning for Contractors for 2021 & Beyond– Dannible & McKee, LLP Construction Conference, Co-presenter, December 2021
“Tax Update for the Construction Industry,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, Co-author, December 2021
“Year-End Tax Planning Considerations for Manufacturers,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Manufacturing Edition, Co-author, November 2021
“What’s In President Joe Biden’s Tax Plan?” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, July 2021
“R&D Tax Credits: A Viable Opportunity That Many Contractors Overlook,” CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, March 2021, Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, March 2021
Breakdown of the Tax Law Changes: What Construction Companies Need to Know – AGC NYS Annual Construction Industry Conference, Co-presenter, December 2020
Implementation Issues and Examples of Applying the New Revenue Recognition Rules with Tax Law Update – AGC NYS Annual Construction Conference, Co-Presenter, December 2019
“Current and Proposed Overtime Pay Exemption Rules” –RockRoadRecycle Magazine, August 2019, Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, August 2019