Sinchana Shettigar

Us Tax Associate @EY

IN

Entelyglobal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Senior U.S. Tax AssociateOct 2022 – Present | Bangalore, India (Remote for U.S. Clients)Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Prepared and reviewed U.S. federal and multistate tax returns for Individuals (Form 1040), Partnerships (1065), Corporations (1120), and S-Corps (1120S) using Drake Tax Software. Handled complex IRS compliance tasks, including FBAR, FATCA (Form 8938), GILTI, Form 5471/5472 for international reporting, and withholding compliance (1042/1042-S). Conducted accurate preparation and review of amended returns (1040X, 1120X, 1065X), addressing discrepancies, client audits, and penalty resolution. Managed over tax returns per season, ensuring high standards of accuracy, timely delivery, and full IRS compliance for individuals and businesses across various industries. Reviewed and applied tax credits such as R&D Credit, General Business Credits, and handled Schedule K-1 allocations, NOLs, and M-1 reconciliations. Assisted in foreign currency transaction treatment under IRC Section 988, ensuring accurate calculation of gains/losses for clients with international accounts. Worked directly with clients to explain tax positions, resolve queries, and offer strategic tax-saving recommendations. Trained and mentored junior tax associates on U.S. tax regulations, software usage, and review procedures. Recognized 5 times as Employee of the Month for exceeding productivity and quality benchmarks. Stayed updated with evolving IRS regulations, contributed to internal process enhancements, and ensured full audit readiness for high-risk client filings.