Gumbiner Savett, the full-service accounting, tax and business advisory firms in Southern California, as appointed Jason Powell as director of international tax, based in Santa Monica.

Gumbiner Savett, the full-service accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Southern California, has appointed Jason Powell as director of international tax, based in Santa Monica.

Powell has more than 15 years of international tax experience, during which time he has served as an advisor to individuals and corporations as regards global taxation planning and business transactions.

He is also well-versed in matters related to federal and international compliance, tax accounting and withholding, Gumbiner said. For example, he has helped clients navigate through international tax issues associated with penalties pursuant to FATCA, intergovernmental agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and restructures, among other issues.