Howard Donkin, Tax Partner, brings more than 20 years of experience serving the not-for-profit community, and is nationally recognized for his work with not-for-profit organizations in the areas of tax, accounting, consulting and software. Howard also has considerable experience working with the IRS Tax Exempt Entities Division, helping charities resolve tax problems involving filing issues, determination letters, public support tests and penalty abatement. He is a frequent speaker and writer on matters concerning the not-for-profit community. He enjoys working with all types of charitable organizations, but particularly enjoys working with educational and arts organizations.

Articles and Presentations

• Co-Author, What Not-for-Profit Board Treasurers Need to Know, a Jacobson Jarvis resource for board members
• Presenter, “Federal Tax EO Law: Procedural Developments,” Washington State Bar Association
• Presenter, “What Not-for-Profit-Board Treasurers Need to Know,” WSCPA training program
• Presenter, “Speed-Reading Financial Statements & Form 990” (Various not-for-profit conferences and training programs, including United Way of King County Nonprofit Training Program)
• Presenter, “Tax Update,” WSCPA Not-For-Profit Conference
• Presenter, “State & Federal Tax Update,” WSCPA webinar
• Presenter, PNAIS – Leadership Conference

Education

• B.A., Accounting, Dean’s List, University of Washington
• Golden Gate University (non-degree program)

Professional and Community Involvement

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Member, Technical Resource Panel
• Member, Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA)
• Past Chair, Not-for-Profit Committee and Tax Sub-Committee
• Past Chair, Bellevue Arts Commission
• Chair, Bellevue School Foundation, Finance Committee
• Member, Exempt Organization Tax Review
• Member, Tax Roundtable