Thomas K. VanDerzee, CPA, JD
Partner
Ithaca, NY
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Individual and Corporate Tax
Estate and Gift Tax planning
Client representation to the IRS
Tom is a Partner in Insero’s Tax Group with over 40 years of hands-on experience in taxation and financial reporting. In addition to individual and corporate tax planning and compliance, he has a special interest in estate and gift tax planning, including planning for business succession and transfer of wealth. Tom is also our firm’s tax expert in pension and employee benefit plans. Tom’s clients include professional practices, real estate partnerships, retail establishments and sole proprietors. He has had significant experience in representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service.
EDUCATION
SUNY Binghamton, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Western New England College School of Law, Juris Doctor
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant – New York
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Bar Association
Tompkins County Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County
BOARD/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sciencenter, past Treasurer, Finance Committee
Community School of Music and Arts, past President and Treasurer
Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County, past President and Treasurer
Tompkins County Alcohol and Drug Council, past Vice President
PERSONAL SIDE
Tom resides in Lansing with his wife.