Education
1982 - New York University (LL.M. in Taxation)
1979 - Cleveland State University (J.D.)
1974 - Ohio University (B.G.S., summa cum laude)
Admissions
State of Ohio
United States Tax Court
United States Supreme Court
Professional & Civic Affliliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
National CPA Financial Literacy Commission
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Beta Alpha Psi
Delta Sigma Pi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Author – Articles:
- "Professional Practice Transitions, Section 197, And The Anti-Churning Rules", The Practical Tax Lawyer, Summer 2018, Co-authored with William P. Prescott, M.B.A.-Executive Program.
- “Creditor Protection of Retirement Plan Assets”, The Practical Tax Lawyer, Spring 2017, Co-Authored with Richard A. Naegele, J.D.
- “Worker Classification Issues: Generally and in Professional Practices”, The Practical Tax Lawyer, Winter 2017, Co-authored with William P. Prescott, Esq., M.B.A.-Executive Program; Kelly A. VanDenHaute, J.D.; Russell I. Tietz, CPA
- “Professional Practice Transitions, Section 197, and the Anti-Churning Rules”, The Practical Tax Lawyer, Spring 2016, Co‑authored with William P. Prescott, E.M.B.A., J.D.
- “Protection From Creditors for Retirement Plan Assets”, The Tax Adviser – Bankruptcy & Insolvency (January 1, 2014)
- “Modifying or Terminating Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans”, The Tax Adviser (May 1, 2013).
- “Payroll Taxable Wages Of An Owner And Employee Of An S Corporation”, The Practical Tax Lawyer (Winter 2012)
- “Worker Classification Issues In Professional Practices”, The Practical Tax Lawyer (Summer 2010)
- “How Safe Is Your Pension? Creditor Protection for Retirement Plans and IRAs”, The Practical Tax Lawyer (Winter 2008)
- “How Safe Is Your Pension?”, The ASPPA Journal (Fall 2007)
- “Surviving Katrina – Tax Breaks for Victims of the Costliest Catastrophe in American History”, Journal of Accountancy (2006)
- “Protect Retirement Assets”, Journal of Accountancy (2006)
- “Financial Guidance for Every American”, The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Website, AICPA (2005)
- “Creditors’ Rights: Tax Qualified Plans and IRAs”, The CPA Journal (2005)
- “Is Your Retirement Plan Really Safe?”, Journal of Accountancy (2005)
- “Needed Prescription for Reduced Health Care Costs”, Journal of Pension Planning & Compliance (2004)
- “A Fringe Benefit Primer for the Closely Held C Corporation (Part I)”, The Tax Advisor (2004)
- “A Fringe Benefit Primer for the Closely Held C Corporation (Part II)”, The Tax Advisor (2004)
- “Creditors’ Rights Against Tax Qualified Retirement Plans and IRAs”, Tennessee CPA Journal (2003)
- “Enemies at the Gate: Creditors’ Rights Against Tax Qualified Retirement Plans and IRAs”, Journal of Pension Planning & Compliance (2003)
- “Partnerships, LLCs and S Corporations”, The CPA Journal (2002)
- “Political Affiliation of Appointing the Outcome of Tax Court Cases”, Judicature (2001)
- “Creditors’ Rights Against Tax Qualified Plans and IRAs”, The CPA Journal (2000)
- “Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Agreements: Tax and Accounting Implications”, The CPA Journal (1998)
- “Avoiding the Section 7206(2) Criminal Tax Penalty for False or Fraudulent Return Preparation”, The Tax Adviser (1998)
- “IRAs After TRA ‘97”, The CPA Journal (1998)
- “Attacks on the Substance of S Stock Transfers”, The Tax Adviser (1997)
- “Considerations In Determining Whether to Elect S Corporation or LLC Status”, The Tax Adviser (1996)
- “Deferred Compensation Agreements and ERISA Pension Plan Compliance”, Ohio CPA Journal (1996)
- “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Arrangements”, The Tax Adviser (1995)
- Income Tax Distinctions Between S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies”, Ohio CPA Journal (1995)
- “Church Maintained Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans”, The Journal of Pension Planning & Compliance (1989)
- “Providing Life Insurance and Other Incidental Benefits Through Qualified Retirement Plans After TEFRA”, The Tax Adviser (1984)
- “Functional Disparity between Section 336 and 337 Liquidations”, The Tax Adviser (1984)
- “Discriminatory Methods of Compensating Key Employees in Closely Held Corporations”, The Tax Adviser (1984)