Hood & Strong LLP has added another expert to its growing tax practice, welcoming Anahi Masihi, CPA, MST as a Tax Manager specializing in trusts and estates. With more than a decade of experience in public accounting, Masihi brings expertise in individual and entity tax compliance, strategic wealth and succession planning, and multi-generational estate strategies to her role.
Prior to joining Hood & Strong, Masahi served as a Senior Tax Manager for a large national firm, where she specialized in advising high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and corporate executives on complex tax matters. Her experience includes tax planning for trusts, estates, gifts, and cross-border transactions, as well as leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She began her public accounting career at a boutique firm in Silicon Valley.
“We are excited to welcome Anahi to the Hood & Strong team,” said Chad McArthur, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Tax Service Group. “Her technical expertise, leadership experience, and dedication to client service make her a tremendous asset to the firm and our clients. Anahi’s background and collaborative approach will help us continue to provide exceptional value across our tax service practice.”
In addition to her tax expertise, Masihi has been recognized for mentoring emerging professionals and leading internal training programs focused on tax technology, process improvements, and continuous learning. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Santa Clara University and a Master’s in Taxation from San Jose State University.
