What we do

The Tax Department is primarily responsible for:

  • Handling all tax matters for the University of Pittsburgh and the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation (MHSF), a joint venture of the University and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
  • Preparing and filing more than 100 tax returns, including Forms 990 and 990T.
  • Regularly advising and providing counsel to other University departments regarding tax matters and related initiatives.

Staff Directory

James K. Vesco

Tax Director
Email: jvesco@cfo.pitt.edu
Phone:  (412) 624-6395

Anna Germ

Manager
Email: agerm@cfo.pitt.edu
Phone:  (412) 624-8104

Karen Holler

Administrative Assistant
Email: kholler@cfo.pitt.edu
Phone:  (412) 624-0101

Jonathan Lavia

Manager
Email: jlavia@cfo.pitt.edu
Phone:  (412) 624-3189

Contact Us

Address:
200 S. Craig Street
Suite 230
Pittsburgh, PA 15260