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Robert Venables, CPA, JD, LLM

Director, Tax

Contact Information

Akron, OH
rvenables@cohencpa.com
330.255.2135
  • Federal Tax Planning & Compliance
  • International Filings & Structuring
  • Private Companies
  • Tax Services
  • Transaction Tax Planning

Whether he’s working closely with a client or another member of the firm, Robert is a key resource for complex technical tax issues. He takes a special interest in finding opportunities through planning or structuring to optimize tax benefits and help clients achieve their goals. 

Robert advises closely held and private equity owned businesses in a variety of industries with a focus on pass-through entities, tax planning and transaction structuring. He is involved in technical areas of taxation, including accounting methods, international concerns, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

  • Leads the firm’s Accounting Methods Group; member of the Technical Transaction Group and involved in developing the Tax Practice's training curriculum
  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Speaker at the OSCPA’s Mega Tax Conference and Akron Tax Club
  • Author in the August edition of the AICPA Tax Adviser’s “Tax Clinic

Robert is a resident of Jackson Township, Ohio. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid University of Michigan fan.

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
  • LL.M. in taxation, Capital University Law School
  • J.D., The University of Akron School of Law
  • B.S. in accounting, The University of Akron

Thought Leadership

January 13, 2023

IRS Offers New Filing Exception for Schedule K-2 & K-3 for 2022 Tax Year

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August 31, 2022

Tax Law Changes Ahead: Are You Ready?

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August 19, 2022

5 Areas Taxpayers Should Understand About the Inflation Reduction Act

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