James Waters started with the firm in 1991 and a year later became a shareholder of Garcia & Ortiz. Mr. Waters has extensive experience consulting with privately held companies in all aspects of the life of the business including formation, current operations, reorganization, and liquidation planning. Jim is the Director of Tax Services with the primary responsibility for final review of personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns, supervision and training of accounting staff in the preparation of all corporate and partnership tax returns, including consolidated and multi-state tax returns.
Jim Waters is heavily involved in tax planning and compliance for a wide range of industries including domestic and international taxes and business operations. Extensive experience in the hospitality industry, manufacturing, construction, real estate development, wholesale and retail distributors, professional practices and non-profit organizations. Special expertise in state and local taxation including sales tax and ad valorem taxes.
Mr. Waters provides recommendations to select and implement various retirement plans including 401(k), defined contribution, target plans, etc. Planning and assistance in implementing other taxable and non-taxable fringe benefit packages for management and staff. He assists in compliance with federal wage and hour rules.
Jim has special expertise in all aspects of federal and state taxation of For Profit, Tax Exempt and Not For Profit Clubs. Compliance services include preparation of federal and state income tax returns, state tangible and intangible tax returns. Special expertise in assisting clubs in implementing proper controls to properly apply Florida Sales Tax rules, choosing specific accounting software packages for billing, fixed asset management and financial reporting purposes, including point of sale systems.
Mr. Waters has past experience as a Contract Auditor with the Florida Department of Revenue for Corporate Income Tax and Florida Sales tax for the period 1995 - 2001. Duties included oversight of contract performance requirements and review of completed case audit files.
888 Executive Center Dr. W.
Suite 101
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Since 1971
Over 50 Years
of Excellent Service
St Pete - 727.576.1245
Tampa - 813.228.9709
FAX - 727.578.4072