Gerd O. Franke, CPA

Principal
Gerd O. Franke
Naples, FL
Tel: (239) 263-2111
gfranke@hbkcpa.com

Gerd is a Principal in the Naples, Florida office of HBK and has been with the firm since 1999. Having moved here from his native Germany in 1994, Gerd’s specialty niche areas include private and business clients with international tax issues, nonresident alien matters and foreign-owned real estate interests.

Education
  • BS in Accounting, Florida Gulf Coast University, Magna Cum Laude
Associations
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
  • Member, Rotary Club of Naples North
  • Member, United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Featured Articles by
Gerd O. Franke
Expect Delays When Dealing with The Internal Revenue Service
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U.S. Withholding Tax for Real Estate Sales by Foreigners
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