Jeffrey Kelson

Jeffrey Kelson is the Co-Leader of the firm’s National Tax Office and a leader in the New Jersey office, bringing 30 years of experience to his role. He also heads the firm’s Tax Thought Leadership initiative. Jeff’s expertise includes tax compliance and planning, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and turnaround situations, and SEC issues related to IPOs and privatization. He has extensive experience in the taxation of pass-through entities and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). He has presented numerous webinars on Section 382 (regarding the carryover of corporate tax attributes).

Jeff’s background spans various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, technology, and professional services. Among his clients have been a $1 billion brand management company, a $500 million linens/bedding distributor, a regional airline, and multiple software entities. He is frequently quoted in business publications for his tax insights and has appeared on television to discuss potential tax changes.

Prior to joining the firm, Jeff was a tax partner at a national accounting firm, where he provided corporate tax support for public and private clients.