Mr. Gould practices in the area of federal income, estate, and gift tax law and family business succession planning. He represents businesses and business owners in all types of business and tax matters, including choice of entity, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and other general business matters. Mr. Gould represents individuals, businesses and fiduciaries before the Internal Revenue Service. He also counsels clients on estate and wealth preservation planning matters. In addition to being an attorney, he is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Professional and Civic Activities: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member; Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member; University of Florida Annual Accounting Conference, Committee Member, Committee Chairman - 2009; Florida Institute on Federal Tax - Committee Member; FICPA - Sailfish Chapter - Assistant Treasurer, 2010- Present; St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce; Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties, Board Member, 2005-present, Past Chair, 2008; Parent Academy of St. Lucie County - Chairman
Speaking Engagements: Estate Planning: 2011 Florida Legislative Update, co-presented with Dana M. Trachtenberg, Dean Mead Seminar Series, Fort Pierce, Florida, June 28, 2011; Introduction to Estate Planning and Charitable Giving, co-presented with Robert J. Naberhaus III, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation, Fort Pierce, Florida, May 20, 2011; Federal Transfer Tax Developments and Asset Protection Planning, co-presented with Robert J. Naberhaus III, FICPA Sailfish Chapter, Palm City, Florida, May 18, 2011; Estate Tax Relief: It's Finally Here! (At Least for Two More Years), co-presented with Lauren Y. Detzel, Dean Mead Seminar Series, Fort Pierce, Florida, January 18, 2011; Asset Preservation: Protecting Your Clients' Assets in Today's Litigious Environment, co-presented with Michael D. Minton, Dean Mead Seminar Series, Fort Pierce, Florida, November 10, 2010; Federal Tax Update, co-presented with Richard I. Withers, FICPA 25th Annual Accounting Show, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October, 2010
Publications: Introduction to Estate Planning and Charitable Giving, co-authored with Robert J. Naberhaus III, May 20, 2011; Federal Transfer Tax Developments and Asset Protection Planning, co-authored with Robert J. Naberhaus III, May 18, 2011; New Reporting Requirements for Foreign Financial Assets, co-authored with Dana M. Trachtenberg, Dean Mead Newsletter, November, 2010; Estate Tax Planning for Personal Residences and Vacation Homes, co-authored with Richard I. Withers, September, 2009; Year End Estate and Tax Planning for Ranchers, Growers and Farmers, co-authored with Michael D. Minton, November, 2007; Tax Relief for Sale of Livestock Due to Drought, October, 2007; Choice of Entity for Agricultural Businesses, co-authored with Michael D. Minton, April, 2007; Get Green for Going Green, December, 2006; Charitable Conservation Easements, October, 2006; Federal Tax Consequences of Citrus Canker Payments, co-authored with Michael D. Minton, February, 2006.