Will Hodges is a principal and the partnership tax leader for Hancock Askew & Co LLP. He has extensive experience gained in national partnership groups at both PwC and BDO where he advised clients on a range of complex partnership transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, secondary offerings, Up-C transactions, leveraged partnership transactions, and debt workouts. His expertise also extends to addressing issues related to capital account maintenance, special allocations, basis adjustments, and liability allocations.
In addition to his time in public accounting, he led the tax function for a Family Office. His experience working for a Family Office has given him unique insights into not only the technical aspects of transactions, but also the emotional aspects, making him an invaluable asset to his clients. He takes pride in advising clients through transactions – whether they are buying, selling, or restructuring.
Will also enjoys training and educating. He has created and taught partnership trainings throughout the nation. He is also published in the Journal of Taxation and is often invited to speak at conferences on partnership or transactional tax matters.