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In 1994, Paula co-founded Windstar Technologies, Inc., to provide an easy-to-use and understand software solution for international tax compliance and reporting.A nationally recognized international tax attorney and partner in the law firm Vacovec, Mayotte and Singer LLP, in Newton, Massachusetts, Paula’s practice has concentrated in international tax matters for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates. She has provided individuals and organizations with tax planning as well as compliance services for individuals relocating internationally since 1978.Paula is a frequent speaker and author of over 40 published articles and is the author of numerous tax guide books. Her articles on international tax topics have appeared in AILA publications, Tax Analysts’ Tax Notes International and Tax Notes as well as their online services, West and RIA publications, and bar association publications.Paula assisted the IRS and NAFSA with the development of Form 1040NR-EZ. Her comments on proposed regulations under section 7701(b) on the substantial presence test and under section 1441 on withholding on payments to foreign persons were incorporated into the final regulations under each section. Paula was a panelist with IRS International Issues Specialist, Lowell Hancock and Lucy Key Price, President of the American Payroll Association on US Tax Withholding Issues in the Global Business Economy, TaxTalkToday.tv, Dec 2002. The IRS has used her tax guidebooks to train their personnel. | 