Stephen McCloskey Application PackageMcCloskey Stephen
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5601 Collins Ave., Unit 619 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
412-916-1335
HomeWork
smccloskey@aballi.com
Email Address
412-916-1335
Cellular
Miami
Business Address
1 SE 3rd Ave., STE 2250
City
Florida
State
33131
Zip Code
Aballi Milne Kalil P.A.
Occupation:Business Name:
Attorney
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Florida Bar 99873 9/25/2012 9/25/2060
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the
City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
- Project Management
- General business matters
- Finance
- Complex project management
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Stephen McCloskey agreed to the following terms on 4/29/2022 11:09:53 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
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do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
STEPHEN McCLOSKEY Jr., ESQ.
5601 Collins Avenue., Unit 610 | Miami, Florida 33140 | 412.916.1335 | sm2787@law.georgetown.edu | steve.mccloskeyjr@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center Washington, D.C.
LL.M. in Taxation, International Tax Certificate May 2013
University of Florida, Levin College of Law Gainesville, FL
J.D., cum laude May 2012
Honors: Mergers & Acquisitions Book Award (for achieving the highest grade in the class).
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
B.A., Economics May 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aballi Milne Kalil, P.A. Miami, FL
International Tax Attorney February 2020 - Present
• Advise high net worth individuals and companies on in-bound and out-bound international tax issues including holding
company structures, eligibility for double-tax treaty benefits, and wealth and succession planning opportunities.
• Provide advice and counsel on cross-border planning matters including pre-immigration planning, expatriation, in-bound
and out-bound investment structures, private equity fund structures, and corporate reorganizations and acquisitions.
• Represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service on voluntary disclosures (OVDI and Streamlined).
• Draft legal documentation such as Operating Agreements, Operating Statements, Subscription Agreements, Grantor
Trusts, pour-over Wills, FIRPTA withholding certificates, and technical tax memoranda.
KPMG LLP Miami, FL
Manager, International Tax June 2018 – February 2020
• Managed and drove large-scale international tax projects for Fortune 500 companies.
• Selected to the firm’s tax-treasury project team for a Fortune 100 multinational client.
• Advised clients daily on a broad range of international tax issues including holding company structures, in-bound tax
planning for LatAm clients, U.S. withholding taxes, double-tax treaty analysis, tax implications of corporate acquisitions
and divestitures, the impact of BEPS initiatives along with U.S. tax reform including: the GILTI and FDII tax regimes,
sections 163(j), 59A (BEAT), and the anti-hybrid rules under sections 245A(e) and 267A.
The Ferraro Law Firm Miami, FL
Senior Tax Attorney January 2017 – June 2018
• Represented clients in tax controversy matters before the IRS, DOJ, and the U.S. Tax Court.
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) Pittsburgh, PA
Experienced Associate, International Tax Services March 2016 – January 2017
• Provided sophisticated international tax planning services to large multi-national enterprises.
• Audited a spin-off transaction of a Fortune 500 company.
The Ferraro Law Firm Miami, FL
Tax Attorney May 2013 – March 2016
• Represented clients in tax controversy matters before the IRS, DOJ, and the U.S. Tax Court.
Baker & Hostetler, LLP Washington, D.C.
Tax Group Extern January 2013 – May 2013
• Assisted the tax practice with international tax planning research and writing projects.
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL
Restaurant Operations Guest Service Manager, Magic Kingdom Park June 2005 - August 2009
• Led a team of over 150 cast members in Magic Kingdom’s highest volume restaurants.
BAR ADMISSIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Florida, 2012 The City of South Miami, Pension Board, 2014
The United States Tax Court, 2013 American Bar Association, International Tax Committee
United States Court of Federal Claims, 2014 District of Colombia Bar, 2019