Thomas Goughnour, EA
I believe that true wealth management is about more than compliance—it’s about empowering families to protect their legacies through clarity and action. I am a Tax Manager at Snyder Cohn.
When we work together, I:
- Foster a collaborative partnership with clear communication, ensuring your family, advisors, and our team remain aligned on legacy goals.
- Listen carefully to your family’s dynamics and financial objectives to fully understand the complexities of your estate and trust structures.
- Conduct in-depth technical research on the Internal Revenue Code. focusing on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes to provide sophisticated, practical solutions tailored to your family office. Stay ahead of legislative changes to proactively adjust strategies and protect assets from regulatory risk.
- Mentor and develop our internal team, strengthening the expertise needed to deliver exceptional fiduciary service.
I bridge complex legislative requirements with the personal goals of the families I serve. Whether navigating Generation Skipping tax (GST) or structuring an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT), my goal is to provide a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to your family’s needs.
Practice Areas/Expertise
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Strategic Consulting
Industries Served
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Estate and Trust
- High-Net-Worth Individuals
- Family Offices
Certifications
Enrolled Agent
Organizations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accounts
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Robert Morris University


