Session Sneak Peek: BRAYN Consulting

Hailey Pinzone is a seasoned expert in specialty tax projects, including 45L, 179D, cost segregation, and R&D. Since 2021, she has worked on residential and commercial real estate projects ranging from single-family rentals to 450-unit apartment complexes. Her experience spans diverse tax services in the real estate sector. Hailey is also actively involved in industry groups such as AIA, CREW, CFMA, and REFEA. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she remains deeply connected to the local real estate community.

Alyssa Honnette is the Director of Operations at BRAYN Consulting with over 12 years of experience in R&E/R&D tax applications. She spent more than seven years at RSM McGladrey in the Federal Credits & Incentives Group where she led the quality review process for R&D Credit applications in the A/E/C industry nationwide. Alyssa holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from Carleton College and Rice University, respectively, and is an IRS Enrolled Agent.

Q&A with BRAYN Consulting

OSCPA: What information will attendees take away from your session?

Pinzone: Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of recent legislative updates impacting key specialty tax incentives—specifically 45L, 179D, cost segregation, and the R&D credit—and how these changes can translate into real, tangible savings for businesses and property owners.

OSCPA: How did you come to be an expert on specialty tax projects (45L, 179D, cost segregation, R&D)?

Pinzone: I started my career with an inspection firm that conducted the third-party verifications required for these incentives. We later merged with a specialty tax firm, where I transitioned into managing these projects firsthand—working closely with clients and technical teams to ensure successful outcomes. I have experience with these incentives both pre and post IRA and have been managing specialty tax projects going on my fourth year. 

OSCPA: What makes your Lunch + Learn session unique? 

Pinzone: Our goal is to make the session highly interactive and easy to digest—breaking down complex topics with real-world examples. Given all the recent legislative activity, this is a great moment to bring everyone up to speed and highlight opportunities that might otherwise be missed.

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OSCPA May Lunch + Learn: Specialty Tax Incentive Updates 
May 20| 12:00 PM | Oklahoma City | Virtual| Recommended CPE: 1 hour