John Santamour, CPA

Tax Partner, Manufacturing
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Office: (205) 278-0148

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Overview

John has over 20 years of experience in corporate tax strategic planning, compliance and accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. His clients include controllers, CFOs, tax directors, vice presidents of tax, and owners of companies of all sizes in the manufacturing, technology and insurance industries. John collaborates with other Aprio tax and accounting professionals to save his clients’ tax dollars and maximize their businesses’ profitability.

Experience

He possesses deep knowledge in tax provision work, tax compliance, income tax accounting, and reporting requirements related to business combinations, spinoffs, and divestitures. John’s industry focuses on manufacturing, oil and gas, and financial services. He works with clients to assure they utilize all available tax planning strategies.

John’s specialties include advising clients on all aspects of federal, state, and local taxation, including compliance services, tax planning, and income tax accounting. He has worked with consolidated C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. John has extensive experience identifying and implementing programs including federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives, R&D tax credits, jobs tax credits, and the CARES Act’s Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

Education & Affiliations

John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama, and he has a Masters in Taxation from the University of Denver. His professional affiliations include:

  • Manufacturing Services Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants

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