Areas of Expertise
- Expatriate and inpatriate taxation
- Global mobility tax
- Foreign asset reporting
Certifications/Credentials
- CPA, licensed in Texas
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
Education
- MS, Professional Accounting (MPAAC), University of West Georgia
- MS, Accounting and Finance, University of La Réunion, France
- BS, Economics & Management, University of La Réunion, France
Languages Spoken
- French
- Gujrati
- English
Sakila Fazal
Senior Tax Specialist
Sakila is a CPA and Senior Tax Specialist at The Wolf Group, with over 20 years of experience in the global accounting industry, having worked in the US and France (Ile de la Réunion).
She specializes in providing tax guidance and assistance to a range of clients with international and cross-border needs, including:
- Companies with globally mobile staff (in matters of expatriate policy development, expatriate payroll, tax planning and counseling, US tax return preparation, and coordination of home and host country assistance)
- Individuals with complex, cross-border situations, including US citizens, green card holders, international organization employees, and US non-residents
- Individuals who have received tax notices and audits from the IRS or state taxing authorities
Before joining The Wolf Group, Sakila worked for US public accounting firms for 11 years in expatriate and global mobility taxation, as well as 5 years in US individual taxation. In addition, she worked for a French public accounting firm, conducting financial audits and testing internal controls.
Outside of work, Sakila enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
