Jeffrey D. Butler

Jeffrey D. Butler CPA, MST
Director of Taxation
847.580.4100 x.114
jbutler@koscpa.com
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Jeff has helped closely held business and individuals chart their direction and sustain profitable growth. He has over 30 years of experience with all aspects of federal and state tax issues, including compliance and tax planning, as well as research for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.

Jeff chairs the firm’s taxation committee and is co-editor of the newsletter.

Practice Areas
Families & Individuals, Tax, Manufacturing & Wholesalers

Education
M.S., in Taxation, DePaul University
B.S., in Accounting, Illinois State University

Professional Activities
American Institute of CPAs, tax division
Illinois CPA Society, flow-thru entities committee

Community Involvement
Temple Judea Mizpah, officer and board member
American Youth Soccer Organization
Skomor Soccer Club
Niles Township Political Organization
Niles Chamber of Commerce, past president

What was it about the accounting industry that drew your interest?
I liked the fact that there is a lot of variety in working with different clients.

Tell us how you most enjoy helping clients.
Sometimes I work with people whose previous accountants have kept them in the dark about many things and really had not enabled them to do much in the way of planning. I like to help my clients personally and professionally by seeking information that will assist in tax planning. It is gratifying to me when my advice pays off for them.

What wisdom would you offer to aspiring accountants?
Listening is a lost art. Pay attention to what your clients are saying and be responsive.

What’s your career highlight?
Passing the CPA exam.

How do you want to be remembered?
As a good friend.

Who is your hero and why?
My grandfather. He lived with my family when I was a child and I thought he was the wisest man I ever met.

What was your first job?
Working in the household department at the retail store, Turnstyle.

What music/bands do you like to listen to?
Smashing Pumpkins.

What word best describes you?
Thorough.

Quotable quote.
“You can’t always get what you want but if you try sometimes you get what you need.”

What book are you currently reading?
One L by Scott Turow