Samantha Polidoro
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Federal tax professional with 2 years of Big 4 experience in KPMG’s Real Estate Tax practice and 1 year as a staff accountant, focusing on federal income tax compliance for complex partnership, corporate, and REIT structures. Experienced in preparing and reviewing forms for U.S. and international real estate clients, including an Asia-based investment structure. Adept at building tax workpapers, analyzing book–tax differences, and coordinating with client accounting teams. Seeking to leverage federal tax compliance and technical partnership/corporate tax skills as a Tax Senior within Deloitte’s Business Tax Services – Federal / Corporate Tax practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Tax Associate
KPMG, LLP
New York, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed federal income tax returns and workpapers for real estate partnerships, corporations, and REITs, including Forms 1065, 1120, and 1120‑REIT, ensuring accuracy and adherence to U.S. federal tax law and firm quality standards.
- Developed tax workpapers supporting federal filings, including book–tax differences, fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and partner/shareholder allocations for multi‑tier real estate structures, enhancing accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with managers and senior associates to identify federal tax issues, research applicable guidance (IRC, regulations, court cases, IRS rulings), and document conclusions for complex partnership and corporate transactions, improving clarity in tax strategy.
- Supported year‑end and compliance cycles for large real estate funds and entities by managing data intake, reconciling trial balances to tax workpapers, and ensuring timely filings, facilitating smooth compliance processes.
- Mentored new associates and interns by reviewing basic workpapers and returns, answering technical and process questions, and sharing best practices for efficient federal tax compliance in a high‑volume environment.
Staff Accountant
Capital Vacations, LLC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated month-end financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, timely schedules, and thorough reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
- Facilitated audits by delivering required documentation and clarifications promptly to support findings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to financial policies and mitigate compliance risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences (Financial Mathematics)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2023
Skills
- Corporate and REIT Taxation (Forms 1120, 1120‑REIT)
- Partnership taxation
- Real Estate Taxation
- Partnership allocations
- Tax Workpaper Preparation & Review
- International tax reporting
- Tax research analysis
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Client interaction
Timeline
Real Estate Tax Associate
KPMG, LLP
11.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Capital Vacations, LLC
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences (Financial Mathematics)
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clemson University