People | Cohen & Company

Sara Britt, JD Director, Tax

Having been on both sides of the financial table, Sara takes a practical approach to helping clients. Her objective is to provide private company owners with the necessary information to make informed business decisions that balance tax compliance with business needs.

Location: Pittsburgh Email: sbritt@cohencpa.com Phone: 724.260.8130

Thought Leadership

States Offer Programs to Assist with COVID-19 Pandemic; A Closer Look at Pennsylvania’s Efforts

– April 17, 2020

6 Things You Need to Know About Wayfair and Its Impact on Your Sales Tax Obligations

– November 12, 2018

Changes to Pennsylvania Corporate Income Tax Depreciation for Tax Year 2017

– July 05, 2018

Supreme Court Overturns Quill Decision, Changes Sales Tax Landscape for All Retailers

– June 22, 2018

Changes to Pennsylvania Withholding and 1099-MISC Filing Take Effect in 2018

– May 10, 2018

Podcasts

Wayfair Creates a New Normal for State Sales Tax

– November 27, 2018

Life After Wayfair: Nexus and the New Reality

– August 30, 2019

Areas of Focus

Credentials & Education

Licensed Attorney (Pennsylvania)
J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
B.A. in political science, University of Colorado

Sara’s experience includes over 10 years at national CPA firms as well as five years of industry experience running the state tax department of a multinational, Fortune 500 company. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of state and local issues, including sales/use tax, property tax, income/franchise tax, nexus reviews and audit defense. She also has helped clients with tax issues arising during mergers and acquisitions. Sara has worked with U.S. inbound companies and those in the manufacturing, technology and construction industries.

Blessed Trinity Academy School Advisory Council
Council on State Taxation

A tried-and-true ice hockey family, Sara, her husband and their son spend a significant amount of their free time at the rink. They reside in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.