Shawn T. Layo, CPA, is a tax partner with over 20 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)Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Utica College (2001)
Experience
Tax Manager, Dannible & McKee, LLP
Tax Senior, Dannible & McKee, LLPPublications & Presentations
“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