Mel SchwarzJ.D., CPA
Director of Legislative Affairs
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Taxation is one of the most complex issues faced by American business. This is particularly true for mid-sized businesses, who have not always been well represented before Congress. Eide Bailly is dedicated to alerting those businesses to what may be coming and helping them make their concerns and needs heard. I am proud to be part of that effort.
Mel has over 38 years of experience specializing in legislative affairs, including development and implementation of tax legislation at the national level. He spent six years on the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation and has served as the chairman of the Tax Legislation Committee of the AICPA. He oversees Eide Bailly's monitoring of federal tax legislation and the regulations implementing that legislation and shares his knowledge with the firm and its clients. He is a sought-after speaker for many AICPA, TEI and FEI conferences. PRESENTER BIO: Mel has over 38 years of experience specializing in legislative affairs, including development and implementation of tax legislation at the national level. He spent six years on the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation and has served as the chairman of the Tax Legislation Committee of the AICPA. He spends his time at the capitol meeting with legislators, listening in on updates impacting tax processes and procedures, and providing timely updates and education on issues and opportunities impacting clients. He is a sought-after speaker for many AICPA, TEI and FEI conferences.