Shar Volf, the president of Volf Accountancy International, brings over 27 years of professional experience in public accounting and private industry to the firm. Her career has spanned working with CPA firms in Southern and Northern California, Georgia, and prestigious law firms in San Francisco's financial district. Shar has a deep expertise in advising U.S. and foreign multinational individuals and companies on the tax implications of their international operations, as well as coordinating U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop optimal worldwide tax strategies.

Shar is fluent in the rules and regulations governing controlled foreign corporations, Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs), withholding taxes, income tax treaty analysis, check-the-box planning, the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), and foreign informational reporting forms. Her responsibilities encompass a wide range of services for both domestic and international clients, including:

• Tax Due Diligence: Conducting thorough investigations to ensure compliance and identify potential tax liabilities in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.

• Tax Compliance: Ensuring that clients adhere to all applicable tax laws and regulations, minimizing risks and avoiding penalties.

• Tax Provision and Uncertain Tax Positions: Preparing tax provisions for financial statements and analyzing uncertain tax positions to provide accurate reporting and compliance.

• Global Tax Minimization Planning: Developing strategies to minimize tax liabilities on a global scale, leveraging international tax laws and treaties.

• Subpart F Analysis and Computation: Assessing the impact of Subpart F income on U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations.

• Foreign Tax Credit Studies: Analyzing and optimizing foreign tax credits to reduce overall tax burden.

• Earnings and Profit Studies: Conducting detailed studies to determine the earnings and profits of foreign subsidiaries for tax reporting purposes.

• Acquisitions and Dispositions of Operating Units: Advising on the tax implications of acquiring or disposing of business units, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance.​

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Shar Volf is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA). She is also a current student member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and has previously served on the Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Shar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. She is currently pursuing a law degree at Fordham University School of Law in New York City, further enhancing her expertise in the intersection of law and taxation.