Meet Our Tax Team
Layne Cogan
Principal, CPA
Layne is a proven tax expert and CPA with over thirty years of experience working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a myriad of roles and responsibilities that have given him an intimate understanding of the complexities and nuances of the tax code as it relates to individuals, businesses and other entities.
Layne serves as a principal and managing partner of RJP Tax + Advisory, the integrated strategic practice focusing on tax planning, compliance and the accurate preparation of complex tax returns that are the culmination of careful planning throughout the year. Layne and the RJP Tax team strive to manage and limit tax liability while ensuring clients avoid expensive surprises at tax time through proactive strategies that minimize taxes for individuals and businesses.
Read moreLayne’s long experience with all things tax began in college while working on a bachelor’s degree in accounting at San Diego State University. First through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), and then as a co-op for the IRS, he volunteered in assisting the elderly, student and low-income communities in filing their tax returns. Through this early work he realized and embraced a passion for both taxes and helping people that has only grown through time. In his 32 years with the IRS, Layne was a member of a number of specialized work groups and teams as an associate, senior accountant and CPA. These assignments included the Abusive Transactions Division and the Indian Tribal Governments division. His broad and deep exposure to the multi-faceted intricacies of the tax code from multiple viewpoints serves as the perfect foundation for his ability to lead RJP Tax in its quest to help clients manage and minimize their tax liability.
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Todd Solin
Senior Tax Associate
With over eight years of experience on the front lines of tax preparation, financial analysis, and audit compliance, Todd is ideally suited to helping clients optimize their financial strategies through the efficient and effective management and filing of their taxes. In his current role as Senior Tax Associate, he excels as a seasoned tax preparer with a laser-focus on minimizing liabilities and optimizing positive tax results for individuals, families and businesses:
- Preparation of complex state, federal & multi-state income tax returns
- Organization, & review of client information
- Preparation of work papers supporting tax returns
- Research of tax-related issues necessary to complete tax returns
Born and raised in Bedford, New York, an hour outside of New York City, Todd headed west for college, earning a BS in Communications Journalism from Southern Oregon State University. Prior to joining RJP Tax + Advisory as a Senior Tax Associate, he worked at Locatelli & Co in several capacities including Administration, Customer Service, and Tax Associate. When not scrutinizing the latest deduction schedule for hidden tax-saving gems, Todd enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports when he is not embracing the great outdoors while camping and hiking with his wife Crystal.
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