Shail Shah is a skilled multistate tax attorney with over 18 years of experience guiding clients through complex state and local tax (SALT) matters, with a particular emphasis on California and local tax issues. His clients include Fortune 25 corporations and high-net-worth individuals who rely on his strategic counsel for navigating the intricacies of state tax planning, compliance, and controversy.Shail focuses on California tax planning and representation before key agencies, including the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), Office of Tax Appeals (OTA), Board of Equalization (BOE), and both administrative and judicial forums at the state and local levels. Leveraging his background as a former attorney at the FTB, Shail is adept at turning audits and assessments into opportunities for tax savings and refund claims, and he is highly sought after for both proactive residency planning and robust audit defense.In addition to his deep California experience, Shail regularly advises on local tax issues such as the San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax, the Los Angeles Business Tax, and the Oakland Business Tax.Shail also advises large companies on complicated multistate tax issues, helping clients address the challenges of doing business across multiple jurisdictions and seeking to ensure compliance with a constantly evolving tax landscape.A recognized thought leader, Shail is a frequent speaker on SALT topics at national and regional conferences, including the Council On State Taxation (COST), Tax Executives Institute (TEI), California Lawyers Association (CLA), and others. He currently serves as the incoming chair of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section for CLA.