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Samantha Smudz, CPA, JD

Partner, Transaction Services

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Cleveland, OH
ssmudz@cohencpa.com
216.649.5546
  • Advisory Services
  • Private Companies
  • Private Equity
  • Tax Services
  • Transaction Services
  • Transaction Tax Planning
Clients rely on Samantha for her “to-the-point” approach, technical expertise, and proactive and quick response to their inquiries. She keeps in close contact with clients to understand not only their transaction goals but also long-term goals so she can come up with creative solutions and exceed their expectations.

Samantha specializes in consulting with clients on the potential tax impact of transactions. With over 10 years of experience in public accounting, her true strength and passion is tax due diligence, tax modeling and transaction structuring. Samantha also consults with clients regarding complex consolidated return issues, internal restructuring and analyses of earnings and profits, stock basis and the tax treatment of transaction costs.
 
Samantha spends most of her time with her husband, two children and two dogs. She loves to cook and enjoys being out on Lake Erie and traveling with her family. Samantha’s favorite trip to date has been to Hawaii. She lives in Concord Township, Ohio.

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)
  • Licensed Attorney (Ohio)
  • J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
  • B.S., Miami University

Thought Leadership

May 5, 2021

How the Current Tax Landscape is Impacting Domestic Deals

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November 25, 2020

What You Should Know About the Paycheck Protection Program and M&A Transactions

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April 19, 2023

Smart Business Dealmakers Detroit Conference

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