This week I sit down with Bob Houston to talk about tax issues that arise in a startup setting. Robert Houston is Of Counsel at BMP LLP in San Jose and his practice includes Merger & Acquisition transaction services and tax structuring for multinational multi-entity organizations, including extensive experience with public and closely held corporations. Additionally, Bob’s areas of expertise include Subchapter C, Subchapter S, State and local, tax accounting methods and periods. Bob has been actively involved in developing and delivering tax training programs nationwide for the Big Four accounting firms. Previous experience also includes being an adjunct professor of Accounting and Taxation at Golden Gate University, along with being a contract trainer for a large international bank. Bob holds an active CPA license in California.