Josh A. Graham, CPA
Partner
Josh Graham is a partner in Wipfli’s construction and real estate tax practice. He is the tax leader of the Chicago CRE practice and also is a leader on the firm’s opportunity zone team. Josh has helped several clients structure funds and navigate through the opportunity zone rules. He has spent the majority of his career focusing on the taxation of flow-through entities and also has significant corporate, multistate, and international tax experience. Josh has extensive experience in complex tax transactions and is extremely knowledgeable about the ever-changing tax laws. He enjoys finding tax savings opportunities for his clients as well as being their trusted advisor. While Josh focuses on the construction & real estate industry, he also has significant experience in private equity, manufacturing and health care, among other industries.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) – Member
- NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association – Member
Services
TaxAreas of Focus
- Tax compliance and consulting services for corporations, flow-through entities, and their owners
- Construction & real estate
- Opportunity zones
- Private equity
- Mergers and acquisitions
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison- Bachelor of business administration degrees in accounting and in finance, investment and banking
Recent Insights
Articles
How the CARES Act can help CRE business owners protect their personal finances
Apr 28, 2020
The CARES Act: Cash-generating tax provisions for the construction and real estate industries
Apr 21, 2020
How opportunity zones are impacted by COVID-19
Apr 05, 2020
Final opportunity zone regulations released
Jan 16, 2020
Real estate owners: Your top 5 opportunity zone questions answered
Jul 21, 2019
Your top 7 opportunity zone questions answered
Jul 03, 2019
Opportunity Zone Regulations: Summarizing the Key Updates
Apr 21, 2019
How You Can Benefit From Investing in Opportunity Zones
Feb 24, 2019
Webinars
Construction and real estate year end tax strategies
Dec 02, 2020
Position your business to thrive in the “new normal”
May 29, 2020
Opportunity Zones Market Update
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 & CARES Act: Tax updates and implications for the real estate industry
Apr 15, 2020
Diving Into Finalized Opportunity Zone Regulations
Jan 22, 2020
New Opportunity Zones Rules Just Released
May 06, 2019