MICHAEL W. DARPINO, JD, LL.M., MBA

Mike joined Schneider Downs in August 2011 after a career in the private practice of law. He focuses on wealth transfer and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners across a wide spectrum of industries. Mike also assists clients in developing tax planning and minimization  strategies. He provides technical research and guidance in complex tax situations and keeps clients informed of important developments in tax legislation.

Education

LL.M. in Taxation—Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D.—Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO
M.B.A.—University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
B.S.B.A.—Accounting, Robert Morris University

Memberships and Associations

Member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations, the Florida Bar, and the Ohio State Bar Association

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Big Problem: New Accounting Methods For Significant Refunds.


Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.

A part of Schneider Downs since 1988, JAY MEGLICH provides auditing and consulting services to a variety of businesses and tax-exempt organizations.
While speaking with a client, the conversation turned to tax reporting for retainages held under contract. Jay suggested the client have a follow up meeting with the tax team to look into this issue in more detail and review the overall method of reporting that was being used for income tax reporting purposes. After changing their accounting methods, we filed amended returns for open tax years and were able to get the client a significant refund on prior year’s returns. Plus, this new favorable reporting method was implemented going forward. “It’s always satisfying to help clients find new and unexpected savings,” Meglich said. “This client was then able to leverage the cash flow into financing that assisted them in expanding their operations and eventually to the purchase of a larger facility to continue their growth.” Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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