Ofer Bargev, CPA, an American/Israeli Certified Public Accountant and a leading expert in international taxation (US/Israel), with over 25 years of extensive experience advising clients both in Israel and the United States.
Professional Experience
Ofer leads tax teams and serves as a prominent expert in US taxation, providing critical advisory services to diverse clients on tax matters pertaining to both the US and Israel. With a career spanning over 25 years in tax and financial advisory, Ofer has operated an independent US tax practice since 2012. Concurrently, he holds a Senior Manager position in International Tax at EY Israel, where he is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of complex US corporate tax engagements. His professional background includes significant roles at leading Big 4 firms in both the US and Israel, as well as a tenure as the Head of US Tax Practice at BDO in Israel. This unique blend of experience enables him to offer clients a profound and broad perspective on a wide array of US and international tax issues, alongside strategic financial matters. Ofer serves multinational corporations and individual clients, assisting them in developing strategies to minimize global tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance with filing requirements. He possesses significant expertise in both US and Israeli domestic and international tax compliance matters, as well as in navigating federal tax controversies with US tax authorities.
Certifications and Licenses
Ofer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in both Delaware, USA, and Israel. Furthermore, he holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). He is an active member of the AICPA and its Tax Section.
Education
Ofer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Haifa in Israel. He is bilingual in Hebrew and English.
Areas of Expertise: International Tax, US Tax, Israeli Tax, Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Expatriate Tax, Investment Management.
