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Javan A. Kline
Of Counsel Cincinnati
- E jkline@taftlaw.com
- T (513) 357-9452
- F (513) 381-0205
Summary
Javan represents clients in sophisticated tax and corporate matters.
He advises clients on a wide variety of federal, state, and local tax matters including income tax, corporate tax, partnership tax, S Corporation tax, and tax-exempt matters. Javan advises clients on tax considerations that arise in various business contexts, including entity formations, ownership structures, restructurings, business succession, mergers & acquisitions, and business exits. He also represents clients in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, the Ohio Department of Taxation, and other taxing authorities.
Additionally, Javan counsels business clients on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including business formations, corporate governance, contract negotiations, restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, and business exits. He also acts as outside general counsel to closely-held businesses.
An adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati, Javan currently teaches tax courses in UC’s business school. He earned his Executive LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law (2025)
Recipient, Outstanding Adjunct Teaching in Accounting Award, University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, 2021
All Service Areas
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law (2005)
- Georgetown University Law Center (2020)
Executive LL.M., Taxation
With Distinction
Achieved highest academic average in graduating class - University of Notre Dame (2000)
B.B.A, Finance
Admissions
- State - Ohio
Speeches and Publications
- Author, “Universities and Joint Ventures: Navigating the Rules with Examples,” Taxation of Exempts (September/October 2020)
- Speaker, “Business Tax Issues,” UC Income Tax Conference (2020-2021)
- Speaker, “Ohio CAT…Common Audit Issues,” Ohio Tax Conference (2017)
- Speaker, “Mergers & Acquisitions…State Tax Aspects,” Ohio Tax Conference (2011-2012)
- Speaker, “Ohio Municipal Taxation of Compensation…,” Ohio Tax Conference (2010)
News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Taft Attorneys Speak at Ohio Chamber of Commerce 2024 Tax Conference News
Taft Asks Ohio Supreme Court To Reconsider Agency Under Ohio’s CAT Statutes in Amicus Brief Filed on Behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Law Bulletins
Tax Credits for Green Manufacturing: 48C v. 45X
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Corporate Growth
Member, Cincinnati Chapter
Community Involvement
- Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati
Member
- Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio
Attorney Volunteer
- Summit Country Day Youth Basketball
Coach, 2022-2023
- Mercy Montessori Basketball
Coordinator, 2021-2023
- Indian Hill Youth Baseball
Head Coach, 2021
- University of Cincinnati College of Law Catalyst Program
Mentor, 2012
- Leadership Warren County
Member, Class of 2011