About TaxFormations

Who We Are

TaxFormations is founded by Saks Majd. At TaxFormations, Saks works with a team of tax attorneys, tax consultants, and CPAs who share her passion for tax structuring.
Our clients tend to range from start-ups to small- and mid-range businesses. We work with all industries and provide tailored advice to meet your tax needs.

Our Team

Saks Majd

Saks is a tax consultant who majored in finance and began her career working in Manhattan for KPMG, where Saks specialized in structuring entities and transactions for investment funds at the domestic and international levels. She then moved on to work for Deloitte and PwC, specializing in a wide range of tax issues, from state and local to non-profit to transaction tax. Since gaining this experience working mostly for Fortune 500 companies, Saks has worked for herself as an independent consultant, where she focuses mostly on small- to mid-range businesses and high net worth individuals.

A former tax attorney, Saks has over 15 years of experience in the world of tax, and provides expert-level consulting advice on a wide range of tax issues.

Shaun Eastman

Shaun is a tax attorney with over 8 years of experience in international tax and restructuring of Multi-National Enterprises. A seasoned expert in international taxation, Shaun has consistently led and advised on complex projects, achieving exceptional results throughout his career.

Shaun’s robust background in international tax and estate planning spans across South Africa; the United States; the United Kingdom; Malta; various EU countries; Australia; and reputable tax-friendly jurisdictions. As an admitted attorney and Registered Tax Practitioner in South Africa, as well as a Registered UK Tax Agent, Shaun has a proven track record of effectively managing and protecting global family wealth and structures.

Specializing in cross-border tax and estate planning, Shaun is adept at navigating international tax laws and providing client-centric, tailored solutions. His analytical prowess and ability to ensure compliance with domestic legislation and international agreements sets him apart in the field.

Costa Shepin

Costa is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, specializing in providing high-quality tax and accounting services to individuals and business owners. His services cater specifically to the unique needs of investors, international entrepreneurs, and digital nomads seeking expert US and international tax and accounting assistance. Rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges faced by his clients, Costa has developed an online process that guarantees seamless tax preparation no matter where the taxpayer resides.

Costa's career spans Fortune 500 companies and includes roles focusing on financial reporting, analytics, and regulatory compliance. Costa holds a Master of Accounting and Financial Management and a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Real Estate. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, optimize your tax strategy, or implement efficient financial management solutions, Costa is here to support you every step of the way.

Konstantin Kormiltsev

Konstantin is a CPA with a master’s degree in finance and over 11 years of dedicated experience in finance and accounting. Throughout his career, Konstantin has gained extensive expertise working at Deutsche Bank and has successfully built and grown his own accounting practice, where he offers a wide range of tax and accounting services tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. 

Konstantin's comprehensive knowledge extends to financial planning, where he specializes in creating and executing strategies that drive cost reduction, optimize tax liabilities, and enhance cash flow management. His client-centric approach ensures that businesses not only meet their financial objectives but also thrive in competitive markets by streamlining operations and achieving sustainable financial efficiency. 

What Our Customers Think

Review of Corporate Actions in Delaware

Sakineh did a great job. She was attentive to details at the initial meeting, took the time to understand the issues, and delivered the final product on point and on time. We would highly recommend her to our colleagues.

Seeking US Tax Strategist

Sakineh is easily one of the best, if not best tax expert I have dealt with either privately or under the umbrella of a company. She is detailed, confident, knowledgeable, FAST as in FAST, she is passionate and avoids fluff. I am pleased with past experience and I plan to continue to get guidance from her on arising matters. She is a 10 Star Tax Expert.

International Tax Advice on Funds Transfer

Saks is exceptional - a genuine expert, and very knowledgeable about international tax, providing a very definite, clear and concise summary of tax options in a report. Also, very polite and easy to work with during a fact-finding call. I could ask for no more. Highly recommended.

IRS Abatement Inquiry & Letter

Sakineh was fantastic. Very professional and precise. Got to the bottom of my issue quickly. Will definitely use again in the future!

Business Lawyer - International

Sakineh is genius! She knows everything there is to know about Tax, Business Law, Contracts and International implications.

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Sakineh is fast, efficient, and provides no nonsense straightforward solutions to complex problems. Will request her services again.

Corporate & Tax Attorney to Help Sort Out LLC / Partnership

Sakineh was quick and very helpful in sorting out the (legal) x (tax) conundrum I found myself in.

Tax Expert in Foreign Guarantor Trusts

Sakineh is great, I would definitely hire her again :)

Retirement Tax Planning Specialist

Completed the scope of work professionally and in a timely manner. I would certainly recommend, and will likely use Sakineh's tax expertise in the future.

Review Operating Agreement for LLC

Responsive and helpful, thanks Sakineh.

509(a)(2) Business Setup in California

Her turnaround time was quick and she was very kind.

Retirement Tax Planning Specialist

Quick professional consult

Retirement Tax Planning Specialist

Highly recommended. Willing to accommodate my constrains and provide quality work.

Tax Advisor for S-corp / 83B Election

It was a great experience working with Saks - will do again soon when the need arises.

F Reorganization Opinion Letter

I would recommend Sakineh for future opinion letters and work regarding F Reorganizations. I was satisfied with her opinion letter. I will save her profile on Upwork and keep her in mind for future projects that I may be working on.

Dissolution of Delaware Company

Needed to dissolve a Delaware company - Saks delivered within the day and knew exactly what needed to be done. All smooth.

US and French Business Structure Tax Analysis

Sakineh was helpful and delivered results very fast! I would recommend to anyone needing US Tax help.

Experienced Tax Expert for Tax Reduction Services in UK, US, and Canada

Sakineh is a professional international tax expert. Communication was very smooth and fast.

Consultation about LLC S corp licenses.

Saks was professional and answered all of my questions. She was fast to reply and resolved the issue.

Tax advisor for eCommerce

She was knowledgeable, straight to the point, and helped me with clear advice on taxation between US/Dubai.

International Business and Tax Setup

Excellent experience, very efficient and gave us exactly what we needed!

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