INCORPTAXACT - Key Persons


Gayathri Venkatesh

Job Titles:
  • Client Account Manager
Gayathri Venkatesh brings vast experience in multi domains including Accounting for IT Consulting Services, Hospitality - Travel and Tourism, Retail - Sales and Inventory. She has a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Diploma in Bookkeeping & Accountancy. She brings over 10 years accounting experience, including financial statement preparation, Sales and Use tax and Personal tax returns. She is multilingual and speaks many South Indian languages and English and has excellent interpersonal skills. Her aim is to provide excellent customer service and ensure that their concerns are properly addressed.

Himanshu Poddar

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Delivery Center Head
A certified Chartered Accountant, Himanshu is the Director and Delivery Center Head of Upsource Solutions Private Limited, the Indian counterpart of IncorpTaxAct. He specializes in auditing and taxation of individual as well as corporate clients and has over 4 years of experience in the field. His work experience with Deloitte has helped him in achieving the expertise to cater to the needs of individuals, small businesses, Fortune-500 companies and expatriates. Not only has he been involved in helping clients accomplish their financial goals, but has also been a mentor to hundreds of aspiring Chartered Accountant students in India. His professional expertise lies in accounting, number crunching, problem solving and client management. He also is an avid traveller and likes to be up-to-date with sports and current affairs.

Hitesh Teckchandani

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • U.S. Finance & Bookkeeping
Hitesh is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in liaising with both individual and corporate clients to provide financial information and advice. Highly skilled in maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management information for assigned areas, providing business advice, ranging from strategic to operational. Exceptionally well-versed in reviewing and certifying corporate and individual clients' books of accounts, balance sheets and other statutory returns. He is Results-oriented , known for meticulousness, organization skills and the ability to provide continuous management of financial systems and budgets. He is Competent and resourceful, with excellent skills in handling financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, business recovery, auditing, and forensic accounting activities. Deep insight into playing a strategic role by providing professional advice, aimed at maximizing profitability.

Payal Agarwal

Job Titles:
  • Global Operations Head
Payal has over 4 years of experience in Payroll, HR & Financial Services. She finished her Bachelor of Commerce from University of Mumbai in 2000 and completed her Life & Health Insurance License along with FINRA Licenses Series 6 & 63. She has been a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in Financial Services Industry including Benefit Planning, Financial Planning, Investment and Retirement Planning through PayWorth Financial. Her aim is to provide the best customer service and accurately managing and delivering Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, HR and Benefit services to business clients. Payal has extensive experience with on-boarding employers and employees, ensuring proper payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, filing payroll tax forms, benefits roll-out for the company and issuance and filing of end of year W-2s and 1099s. She has experience delivering these services for small and medium size businesses.

Umang Thakkar - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Managing Partner
  • Owner
Umang is the founder and owner of IncorpTaxAct. He is an Enrolled Agent with over 15 years of experience in the areas of Taxation, Accounting & Payroll. Umang has served a wide variety of tax clients, including individuals, small businesses and trusts. He has worked with a number of high-net worth business owners and professionals. Umang's long list of clientele also includes expatriates, foreign nationals, self-employed business owners, executives, college students and seniors. Umang also has extensive experience dealing with IRS and State issues. As an Enrolled Agent, Umang has the authority to represent his clients in any tax matters before the IRS. He has assisted many delinquent filers that have not filed previous years tax returns and are now receiving notices from the IRS and State taxing authorities.