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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Melanie also has experience with filings for employee benefit and welfare benefit plans, including the preparation and submission of Form 5500. She oversees Form 5500 filings for a variety of retirement plans, addresses compliance issues, and collaborates with auditors to help ensure accurate and timely submissions.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Louisiana State University
Master of Science in Accounting, Louisiana State University
Certified Public Accountant
AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate I
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals, Committee Member
LCPA Financial Literacy Committee, Member
Leadership Jefferson, Class of 2023
