My why, with EY: meet Barbara Angus

Learn how Barbara’s penchant for taking risks and trying new things led her to become the EY Global Tax Policy Leader.

The "My why, with EY" video series provides a glimpse into the extraordinary personal and professional journeys of five giants in the tax industry. The luminaries featured in this series represent the wide-ranging experience, strategic thinking and deep technical knowledge of EY tax professionals. From time on Capitol Hill to navigating international tax provisions, EY experienced professionals are well positioned to guide businesses through complex legislative changes.

In the first video of the series, learn how Barbara’s penchant for taking risks and trying new things led her to become the EY Global Tax Policy Leader.

“When I think about what I do in tax policy, in many ways I’m a translator. I take tax policy concepts and help businesses talk to governments about those policies,” said Barbara. “It was a huge privilege to get to be a part of the tax work at the Ways and Means Committee. What ultimately became the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and seeing that from the very beginning. From first the blueprint to then developing the legislation. I'll never forget being on the House floor the day they passed the bill.”