Donald Williamson Professor Emeritus Accounting
- Additional Positions at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
- Executive Director, Kogod Tax Center
- Kogod Eminent Director, M.S. Taxation Program
- Degrees
- B.A., Hamilton College; M.B.A., Cornell University; J.D., Cornell Law School; L.L.M., Georgetown University
- Bio
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Professor Williamson is an emeritus member of the faculty. He taught a number of subjects related to taxation, was director of the Masters of Science in
Taxation degree program, and served as executive director of the Kogod Tax Center, a research institute focusing upon the interests of small business.
He also served as Adjunct Professor of Law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Washington College of Law. Professor Williamson
previously served as senior manager for international taxation at the National Tax Practice Office of KPMG in Washington, D.C., and as Professor-in-Residence at KPMG's Washington office. A certified public accountant, Williamson is a frequent lecturer to professional groups throughout the United States, and has held teaching appointments in Europe and China. He has published over 75 articles in professional and academic journals being recognized by the Bureau of National Affairs as its outstanding author for 2007; by the AICPA for its best article award in Tax Adviser (2011) and by Tax Analyst, Inc. as one of its Persons of the Year (2012).
- For the Media
- To request an interview for a news story, call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.
Teaching
Spring 2025
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ACCT-747 Taxation of Pass-Through Entit
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Selected Publications
Kogod Now, Fall 2011. "Health Reform & Small Business."
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Experts
Area of Expertise
Taxation: federal income, estate and gift, and corporate and partnership; tax accounting and procedures; income tax credits; international tax issues; small business tax policy; cash accounting
Additional Information
Donald Williamson's research and teaching interests focus on issues in federal income taxation, specifically the taxation of U.S. citizens conducting business abroad and of foreign citizens conducting business in the United States. He also directs the Kogod Tax Center, an independent, nonpartisan research institute focused on offering solutions to tax issues facing small businesses, entrepreneurs, and middle-income Americans. Williamson is the author of more than 50 articles in professional and academic journals and was recognized by the Bureau of National Affairs as its outstanding author for 2007.
For the Media
To request an interview for a news story, call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.