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Chris Paris
Principal
CPA
chris.paris@mossadams.com
(415) 677-8352
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Industry Expertise

Construction Hospitality Real Estate

Practice Focus

Accounting Methods Business Tax Family Office M&A Tax Personal Tax Tax Structuring

Biography

Chris began his public accounting career in 1998. He’s a tax principal and real estate private equity leader at Baker Tilly, where he advises clients across the investment lifecycle with a focus on transaction tax, strategic planning, and consulting. Chris works with institutional investors, developers, and sponsors to structure deals, help optimize after-tax returns, and navigate complex federal and state tax implications.

Chris brings a proactive, solution-oriented approach to his work—anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and aligning tax strategy with broader investment goals. He regularly consults on entity structuring, partnership tax matters, M&A, and fund formation, with a practical understanding of how tax impacts the real-world economics of a deal.

A trusted advisor to private equity firms and real estate sponsors, Chris blends technical expertise with pragmatic industry insight to help clients make confident, informed decisions in a fast-moving marketplace.

Education

  • BA, business economics, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • MS, taxation, Golden Gate University

Insights from Chris Paris

Webcast
Capital Markets Update
Learn about the impact of market stress and uncertainty on the deployment of capital, alternate funding options, and more.
Webcast
Alert
IRS Issues COVID-19 Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors
The IRS is granting certain deadline extensions and working capital suspensions to qualified opportunity funds due to COVID-19-related interruptions.
Alert
Article
Restructuring Your Company’s Loans? Consider These Tax Implications First
Discover key loan forgiveness and restructuring opportunities, potential benefits, and tax consequences for real estate entities.
Article
Article
Proposed IRS Regulations Provide Guidance for Investing in Qualified Opportunity Zones
Learn how proposed regulations for qualified opportunity zones may have tax benefits for their potential investors.
Article
Article
Beyond the Elephant, Which Tax Issues May Affect Real Estate?
Besides carried interest, there are several other tax reform provisions impacting real estate. Learn more in our Insight.
Article

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