Akash Meganathan

About Akash Meganathan

I’m a Tax Analyst at CohnReznick LLP, specializing in U.S. business taxation with hands-on experience preparing Partnership (1065), Corporate (1120), and S-Corporation (1120-S) returns.Over the past year, I’ve developed a strong foundation in federal and state tax compliance, workpaper documentation, and entity-level adjustments. I enjoy the analytical side of taxation — from understanding partnership allocations to optimizing entity structures for compliance and efficiency.Currently, I’m preparing for the Enrolled Agent (EA) exams to strengthen my technical expertise and move toward a Senior Tax Associate role. My goal is to continue building a career in U.S. taxation with a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and client service excellence. Key Areas of Expertise:• Partnership Taxation (Form 1065)• Corporate Taxation (Form 1120 / 1120-S)• Federal & State Return Compliance• Workpaper Preparation • Excel for Tax Data Analysis• Tax Software Familiarity (CCH Axcess / GoSystem / ProSystem fx, etc.)

Experience

1. Tax Analyst

   CohnReznick

   Oct 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As a Tax Analyst at CohnReznick LLP, I specialize in preparing U.S. federal tax returns for partnerships (Form 1065), corporations (Form 1120), and S-corporations (Form 1120-S). My work involves detailed trial balance tie-outs, book-to-tax adjustments, and K-1 allocations to ensure complete accuracy and compliance with IRS requirements. I collaborate closely with U.S. engagement teams to address complex tax issues, reconcile variances, and meet tight filing deadlines. I also contribute to maintaining audit-ready documentation by preparing reconciliations and basis schedules, while leveraging tax software such as GoSystem Tax RS, CCH Axcess, and Microsoft Excel to enhance efficiency and consistency. Alongside my current responsibilities, I’m pursuing the Enrolled Agent (EA) credential to strengthen my technical expertise and ability to represent clients before the IRS. My role at CohnReznick continues to deepen my understanding of U.S. federal taxation and develop my analytical, research, and compliance skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Education

• Madras University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Bank management

• Pondicherry University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance