Spotlight on the State Tax Provision

August 21, 2025 11:00am ET

Preparing the state tax provision under ASC 740 involves unique challenges, whether your business operates in one state or many. In this Tax Thursday Webinar, “Spotlight on the State Tax Provision,” Exactera experts Xander Jones, Gary Kell, and Jinal Hira will cover key topics such as state-specific permanent and temporary modifications, impacts of tax rate changes on deferred taxes, and requirements for state-related tax footnote disclosures. Attendees will also explore common issues and practical examples to better navigate state compliance. Earn one CPE credit for attending.

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Learning Objectives

Identify key state-specific adjustments that impact the tax provision under ASC 740.

Understand how changes in state tax rates affect deferred tax calculations.

Learn to prepare accurate state-related tax footnote disclosures.

Apply practical examples to recognize and address common state provision challenges.

Speakers

Jinal Hira

Senior Manager of Professional Services Group

Jinal Hira is a Senior Manager with over 15 years of experience in tax. She specializes in global tax provisions (ASC 740 analysis), federal, multi-state, and international tax compliance, as well as transaction-related services and reporting. Currently at Exactera, Hira leads implementations and provides post-implementation support for all clients, and she assists with product enhancement. Before joining Exactera, Hira worked at a range of private and public organizations, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ADP, CIT, and Deloitte

Gary Kell

Director, Tax Provision Solutions

Gary Kell has over 30 years of corporate tax experience in both public accounting and publicly traded companies. He began his career at a “Big Six” firm and advanced from senior to director roles at companies in the telecommunications, transportation, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries. At Exactera, Kell is a technical expert, who assists prospective clients, helps implement new clients, and designs updates to Exactera Tax Provision software.

Xander Jones

Director of Professional Services Group

Xander Jones is a Texas CPA with over 18 years of experience serving both public and private clients. His background includes a senior management position in public accounting at RSM and Director of Tax positions for multinational tax departments at NorthStar Anesthesia, and WIS International. Currently, Jones is the director of professional services group, tax provision at Exactera. His technical expertise spans corporate income tax compliance and consulting, with a strong focus on accounting for income taxes