Josh Light

About Josh Light

I have made it my mission to build empowering relationships with the focus on developing a thriving community through sustainable business success in West Michigan. I’m currently a Tax Principal at UHY, based in West Michigan, where I work closely with real estate developers, private investors, and closely held business owners across the U.S. My focus is on proactive tax strategy, entity structuring, partnership taxation, and navigating complex compliance — all through a real-world lens that puts your business goals first.While my technical roots are in federal, state, and international tax planning, I’ve grown into an advisor role that blends tax, structure, and strategy for clients in real estate, construction, manufacturing, retail, professional services, and more. I help clients simplify complexity, maximize after-tax results, and gain clarity on the road ahead. Real Estate Industry FocusI specialize in helping real estate clients navigate the tax implications of complex deal structures — from acquisition through operation to exit. Whether you’re launching a development project, structuring a joint venture, or planning a 1031 exchange, I bring strategic insight to:• Partnership & syndication structures (GP/LP arrangements, promote interests, waterfalls)• Real estate operating agreements and allocation provisions• Tax-efficient deal planning, cash-out refis, and capital event modeling• Real estate professional status (REPS), passive activity loss planning, and depreciation optimization• Qualified opportunity zones (QOZs), 1031 exchanges, and FIRPTA complianceI work with developers, fund managers, private equity-backed sponsors, and long-term real estate investors to align tax strategy with real-world outcomes.With 10+ years of experience in tax strategy, compliance, and advisory, I manage engagements involving pass-through entities, high-net-worth individuals, multi-entity structures, and cross-border planning. I’m passionate about building inspired teams and trusted relationships — and believe that tax work, at its core, tells the story of your business.Whether you’re scaling a real estate portfolio, reorganizing your business, or planning for succession — I aim to bring clarity, calm, and confidence to the process.Strengths: Strategic Planner | Connector | Real Estate Tax Enthusiast | Lifelong Learner | Problem Solver | Team Builder | CPA | Advisor | Collaborative Leader | Community-Focused | Clarity-Bringer | Big-Picture Thinker

Experience

1. Tax Principal

   UHY-US

   Oct 2025 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US

Education

• Grand Valley State University

  Master of Science in Account (M.S.A.), Accounting

  2013 — 2014

• Grand Valley State University

  Bachelors, Accounting

  2009 — 2013