Overview
Carli Huband leads Aprio’s Specialty Tax Practice and co-leads the R&D Tax Credit Practice. She serves companies across a variety of industries, ranging in size from startups to Fortune 100 businesses, curating the optimal suite of services to help maximize tax savings, reduce tax liability, and mitigate risk pertaining to some of the most complex areas of tax law. Carli has served on Aprio’s Board of Directors for several years, notably during Aprio’s first private equity transaction and served as the Chair for the Aprio for All Committee. She currently serves as Corporate Secretary for the board.
Experience
Carli’s experience spans a broad range of specialty tax services, where she and her team create long-term value for clients and investors. She advises companies from startup to exit and beyond, across a wide range of industries. Her team’s specialties include state and local tax credits, incentives, compliance and consulting, cost segregation studies, customs and tariff savings, employment and payroll tax advisory, corporate restructuring, stock incentive planning, transfer pricing, M&A tax diligence and integration, and audit defense. Carli also co-leads Aprio’s U.S. and International R&D Tax Credit Practice. She has deep experience calculating credits for clients with multi-year or military contracts, complex controlled groups or international structures, and internal-use software. Additionally, Carli frequently helps clients leverage state credits against payroll withholding, particularly through Georgia’s program. Her contributions to the profession and broader community have been recognized with 40 Under 40 honors from Roswell Magazine (2019) and the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2021).
Education & Affiliations
Education: Georgia State University, Juris Doctor & Master’s in Taxation
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science in English Literature
Professional Memberships & Credentials:
- Member, State Bar of Georgia
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)
- Member, Women Presidents Organization (YPO)
- Member, Audit Committee of Woodruff Art Center Board of Trustees
- Member, Audit Committee of Zoo Atlanta Board
- Board of Advisors, Endeavor
- PGA Georgia Reach, Board of Trustees
Honors & Awards
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Roswell Magazine (2019)
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Atlanta Business Chronicle (2021)
States(s) of Practice
- Georgia
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