Bryan Pautsch, CPA, JD

Professional Experience

Bryan joined Dean Dorton (formerly VonLehman) as an established and reputable nonprofit tax professional with over 25 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Dean Dorton, Bryan was the nonprofit tax leader for a top 50 CPA firm. He has focused his entire career on tax specialization within the nonprofit industry.

In the early stages of his career, Bryan established himself as an authority in service of nonprofit organizations. His passion for the nonprofit industry yields vast experience across virtually all industry sectors including civic, community, healthcare, Greek, religious, educational and cultural organizations, as well as private foundations and trade associations, among others. Bryan frequently speaks on exempt topics and organizational structure through a variety of industry events.

Bryan’s tax expertise, coupled with his genuine appreciation for the success of nonprofit missions, makes him an invaluable member of Dean Dorton’s Nonprofit Group.

Industry Expertise

Bryan specializes in tax work for nonprofit organizations including IRS audit representation, unrelated business income analysis/planning, structuring merger and acquisition issues, taxable subsidiaries, joint ventures, international issues, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, deferred compensation arrangements, excise taxes, charitable giving techniques, public support test, charitable registration/solicitation and other issues.

Professional Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Kentucky Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• American Bar Association
• Bar Association – Oklahoma and Wisconsin

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Community Involvement

• TE/GE EO Council Member
• Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio, volunteer
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, Former Board Member
• Planned Giving Council for Milwaukee School of Engineering, Former Member

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Tulsa College of Law
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, & Business, Coe College

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