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Melanie Garofalo, CPA

SENIOR MANAGER, TAX SERVICES

ABOUT MELANIE

Melanie began her professional career in 2014 with LaPorte where she serves corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and high wealth individuals. She also has experience with filings for employee benefit plans and welfare benefit plans.

NONPROFIT

Melanie serves a variety of nonprofit organizations including private foundations, hospitals, business leagues and private charities, and has experience related to tax compliance and preparation of the Form 990. Melanie is a member of the firm’s Nonprofit Industry Group.

REAL ESTATE

Melanie has extensive experience with real estate clients including residential and commercial real estate developments, hotels, and commercial leasing. Beyond tax compliance and planning, Melanie has experience in transaction structuring, acquisition and disposition planning, entity of choice, and cost segregation studies. Melanie works effectively with tax attorneys, qualified intermediaries for 1031 exchanges, financial advisors, accounting staff, and others. Melanie is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Industry Group.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Louisiana State University
Master of Science in Accounting, Louisiana State University
Certified Public Accountant  

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals
LCPA Financial Literacy Committee

Leadership Jefferson, Class of 2023

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Nonprofit
Real Estate

504.838.4873
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