John Jenkins is a Tax Partner at BMF with extensive experience in business taxation, transaction advisory services, and private equity transactions. Since joining the firm in 2013 after 20 years in the “Big Four,” John has served as a trusted advisor to clients on tax planning strategies, acquisitions, and business sale transactions.

His expertise spans federal, multi-state, and international tax compliance, tax due diligence, and transaction-related tax planning for both buy-side and sell-side deals. He provides tax consulting solutions to private equity firms, middle-market companies, and strategic buyers across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, technology, real estate, and professional services.

While tax strategy is at the core of his client engagements, John recognizes that his role extends beyond tax and financial matters. He works closely with business owners and private equity firms to help align personal and business objectives throughout acquisitions and sales transactions. His experience includes leading numerous due diligence engagements and advising clients through complex transaction-related tax matters.

John co-leads BMF’s Transaction Tax Services practice and has authored more than 175 tax diligence reports, playing a critical role in transaction structuring, risk identification, and post-deal tax planning. Over the past six years, the practice has supported more than 20 sell-side transactions with an average equity value of $75 million and total transaction proceeds exceeding $2 billion.

Specializations

• Federal, Multi-State and International Tax Compliance
• R&D Credits
• Transaction Cost Reviews
• Private Equity Buyout Transactions and Due Diligence Inquiries
• Private Equity Portfolio Company Tax Minimization
• C Corporations, S Corporations, LLCs and Partnerships
• Tangible Property Regulations

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Mount Union College, cum laude

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Professional Service Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), member
• The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), member
• National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)

Civic Memberships and Activities

• Leadership Akron, Class 36, 2020
• DANCECleveland, past board member and treasurer
• National Center for Choreography, Akron, past board member
• Immaculate Heart of Mary, finance council member
• Boy Scouts Troop 179, treasurer and outdoor and activity coordinator
• Akron Marathon, volunteer

CliftonStrengths

• Relator
• Individualization
• Achiever
• Analytical
• Consistency