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Richard J. Jennings

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3421 Ridgewood Road, Suite 300

Akron, OH 44333


330.762.9785
330.762.3108

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A Supervisor in Tax Services, Richard serves a variety of companies including multi-state corporations, S-corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. Richard also specializes in research and development credits, making him the ‘go-to person’ in the firm for these credit calculations and tax laws. He also has extensive experience serving our large, multi-state clients within the manufacturing industry.

Richard participated in the firm’s Lean Six Sigma tax initiative, which focused on improvements to efficiency and client experience across the firm’s tax process. He also serves on the team for recruiting, training and development of newly hired tax professionals. He plays an integral role in guiding and mentoring our younger professionals by teaching them both technical and soft skills.

Richard joined the firm in 2015, after graduating from Baldwin Wallace University.

Specializations

  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Corporate and Partnership Taxation
  • Multi-State Taxation
  • Research and Development Credit

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Baldwin Wallace University

Professional and Civic Memberships and Activities

  • Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio, treasurer
  • University Hospitals, volunteer

CliftonStrengths

  • Empathy
  • Developer
  • Restorative
  • Individualization
  • Relator

 

Service Experience

Tax

2023 Year End Tax Planning for Businesses and Individuals

As we approach the close of another year, it’s time to take stock of your financial strategies and consider smart year-end tax planning. While legislative uncertainties persist, we’ll focus on practical considerations that transcend the political landscape. These considerations. Read More >>

Research & Development Accounting Method Changes (Section 174)

Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax treatment of research and development (R&D) expenses have changed. These costs, also known as research and experimentation (R&E) costs, impact all taxpayers that have R&D expenses, not only. Read More >>