Linet Sheikhali

Linet Sheikhali is a Tax Supervisor at Atherton & Associates, where she provides tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and clients across industries including agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, construction, food and beverage, and real estate. Since entering public accounting in 2014, Linet has built a reputation for delivering practical guidance, thoughtful planning strategies, and detail-oriented service that helps clients navigate complex tax matters with confidence.

In her role, Linet works closely with both clients and Atherton’s Tax Team to support tax compliance and planning engagements for corporations, partnerships, and individuals. She is actively involved in reviewing work, managing deliverables, and helping ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule. Clients and colleagues value her solutions-focused approach, responsiveness, and ability to provide practical direction through evolving tax and filing requirements.

Linet has significant experience in tax planning and compliance, IRS and state tax correspondence, tax research, and resolving complex filing and compliance challenges. She also assists clients with multi-state tax matters, regulatory inquiries, and tax problem resolution while supporting internal teams through staff training and review of deliverables.

Outside of work, Linet enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. Having visited many countries around the world, she appreciates learning about different cultures perspectives. She also enjoys Pilates, weight training, and spending time with family and friends.

Education

  • B.S. Business Administration – Accounting Concentration, California State University, Stanislaus

Community Involvement

  • Former Member, Young Emerging Professionals Committee, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, San Joaquin County Chapter
Linet Sheikhali