Damian Smyth
Tax credit advisors and Tax Audit Support in Fort Worth, TX, United States
Damian Smyth is the Global CEO of Swanson Reed, one of the world's largest specialist Research and Development (R&D) tax advisory firms. He has held the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board of Principals since July 1, 2013.
Professional Background
Experience: He began his career in general tax consulting and has served as a Director at Swanson Reed since 2008. He has over 10 years of specialized experience in R&D tax legislation and planning.
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (or Business) with Distinction and is a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ). He is also a member of The Tax Institute and a Registered Tax Agent.
Specialization: His expertise focuses on forward tax planning, substantiation advice, and innovation tax policy. He has a specific industry focus on power and electricity generation assets.
Key Initiatives & Leadership
Innovation Advocacy: Smyth is active in innovation tax policy issues and frequently participates in consultations regarding proposed changes to R&D tax incentives.
Policy Work:He is part of a think tank that lobbies the U.S. Congress to adapt a UK-style Patent Box tax regime to incentivize intellectual property development.