Valerie Dickerson

Valerie advises companies regarding state tax posture, state and local tax implications of complex transactions and business restructurings, and tax controversies. In addition to her role as a resource to clients and engagement teams, she directly serves clients as a Lead Tax Partner, Lead Multistate Partner, and California controversy and technical specialist throughout several industries, including health plans, life science, technology, media, energy, food service, insurance, manufacturing, consumer products, and retail. Valerie advises companies regarding:

• State tax opinions in connection with transactions, corporate life-events, tax return positions
• Resolving tax controversies, including proactive resolutions, internal audit cycle management, process and procedures, ruling requests, audits, protests, appeals, closing agreements, and settlements
• Issues including nexus, unitary issues, non-business treatment, market-based sourcing for services and intangibles, state tax treatment of foreign entities, dividend treatment, stock/asset dispositions