Vinay Gowda

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist with over 6 years of experience in U.S. payroll tax compliance and operations. Adept at managing multi-state payroll tax filings, resolving tax discrepancies, and ensuring end-to-end compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Proven expertise in preparing and filing federal tax forms, coordinating with internal teams, and delivering high standards of accuracy and compliance.

US Payroll Tax Specialist - KOCH Business Solutions India Private Limited - Bangalore, India

(2024-12)

• Accurately manage federal, state, and local employment taxes, including FIT, SIT, FUTA, SUTA, and local taxes.
• Resolve payroll tax notices at all government levels in collaboration with ADP.
• Ensure state and local tax compliance by overseeing employee tax setups and address changes.
• Maintain accurate SUI tax rates in SAP.
• Address payroll tax-related inquiries from employees and HR.
• Perform manual and system-based state tax adjustments in SAP and issue W2C forms when necessary. Track and reconcile tax credits and refunds, working closely with federal and state agencies.
• Generate ad-hoc payroll tax reports using SAP and ADP.
• Support year-end reconciliations including W2 validation.
• Conduct manual tax calculations and adjustments to ensure regulatory accuracy.
• Review impacted payrolls and validate data to ensure correct tax treatment for voided and reissued transactions.

Tax Service Specialist - Trinet Zenefits

(2021-10 - 2025-11)

• Verified tax account numbers, deposit frequencies, and rates for regulatory compliance.
• Managed tax setup and onboarding for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Implemented ACH and EFTPS systems for efficient payroll tax deposits.
• Advised on reciprocal agreements for multi-state tax obligations.
• Supported clients across various tax agencies with technical and compliance needs.
• Calculated withholding and unemployment taxes aligned with deposit schedules.
• Acted as a client advocate, resolving agency disputes and portal issues.
• Facilitated TPA access and ensured documentation like POAs and ACH forms were accurately filed.

US Tax Analyst - Silvermine Software India Private Limited

(2019-04 - 2021-09)

• Prepared and filed IRS Form 2290 for HVUT compliance.
• Managed Form 1099-NEC filings, ensuring adherence to IRS non-employee compensation rules.
• Filed Form 8849 for excise tax refunds.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in federal excise tax laws and documentation.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - St. Aloysius College