E-Mail: bbohlmann@mallahfurman.com Benjamin Bohlmann has extensive knowledge and experience in cross-border business operations, particularly international, federal and state taxation. Having lived overseas, he has particular knowledge of financial and tax strategies for foreign investments into the U.S., from the start-up level to large, established U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-owned entities. He frequently lectures on international commerce topics including start-up financing and the issues facing foreign owned businesses in the U.S. Benjamin's unique professional experience ranges from serving South American flower importers and Latin American professional service providers entering the U.S. market to Asian and European industrial goods importers. He also advises U.S. businesses and investors on their out-bound ventures, helping them best manage the intricacies of operating in foreign business environments. He has broad experience in both Federal and State taxation, focusing on the U.S. tax impact of international transactions, as well as high net worth individuals, closely held businesses and S Corporations. Benjamin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tulane University in 1982, where he received Departmental Honors in Economics. In 1990, he earned his Masters of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. He attends the annual Florida Bar International Tax Conference and participated in the 2006 New York University International Taxation professional studies program. Benjamin worked with Price Waterhouse in Miami and Tokyo for six years and KPMG in Miami before he joined Mallah Furman in 1994. Benjamin's professional and community activities include: Greater Miami Tax Institute immediate past President Co-founder of the South Florida based U.S. Taxation of Multinationals Group Beacon Council International Advisory Task Force Tulane University member of the Board of Associates Consular Corps of South Florida, appointed external C.P.A. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce former trustee member and member of International Services Committee Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce former Chairman of Business Impact Council and member of International Business Committee American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Throughout Benjamin's career, he has taught seminars and participated on panels on various topics in international transactions and taxation, including the following: November, 2005: "Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act", Greater Miami Tax Institute October, 2005: "Energy and Transportation Act of 2005", Greater Miami Tax Institute June, 2005: "International Tax Roundtable", GMN Enterprise National Partners Conference August, 2003: "2003 Jobs and Growth Tax Act", seminar to various client groups December, 1998: "U.S. Income Tax Treaties Update", U.S. Multinationals Tax Group. December, 1997: "Ten Way to Finance Growth", Comdex Miami. July, 1997: "The Life Cycle of Foreign Investment in the U.S.", Nova University. Benjamin has written or been quoted in articles on taxation in various periodicals including "South Florida Business Journal," "Tax Hotline," "Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel," and "Florida Medical Business." © 2007, Mallah Furman. All Rights Reserved.   The CPA licensure designation is regulated by the State of Florida.   The CVA designation is regulated by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.   Privacy Policy | Legal Disclaimer | Site Map