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Chris Madison, CPA, MT

Partner, Tax

Contact Information

Cleveland, OH
cmadison@cohencpa.com
216.774.1116
  • Federal Tax Planning & Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Private Companies
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Tax Credits & Incentives
  • Tax Services
  • Wholesale & Distribution

In addition to being a tenacious problem solver who is passionate about clients’ success, Chris possesses the unique combination of both audit and tax credentials. His technical background, coupled with over 30 years of experience, provides an invaluable resource to private companies.

Chris advises businesses in the real estate, agricultural, manufacturing and distribution industries. Frequently serving as a quarterback for large, complex projects, he works with clients on critical tax, accounting and business issues. Chris assists them on their overall capital structure, transactional opportunities, cash flow management and general organizational structure. He also provides clients with expertise regarding public/private partnerships; tax increment financing (TIF); and port, commercial and industrial revenue bonds. In addition, Chris leads a group of our professionals in expanding our services to clients in the legal cannabis and hemp business.

  • Former leader of the firm's Real Estate & Construction Group
  • Former Chairman of the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority Board
  • March of Dimes (Treasurer)
  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Lake County United Way (Volunteer)
  • Leadership Lake County (Class of 1997)

Chris and his wife live in Mentor, Ohio. In addition to playing music and following the Guardians and Browns, Chris enjoys traveling, particularly to warm weather locations that offer scuba diving. He has been fortunate to reach dive sites from the Pacific to the Atlantic to the Caribbean and is always looking for his next adventure!

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
  • Master of Taxation, The University of Akron
  • B.A., Baldwin Wallace University

Thought Leadership

March 9, 2022

7 Questions to Help Build the Right Advisory Team for Your Private Company

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November 17, 2021

Tax Planning Potpourri

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