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Donald Williamson

Professor
Department of Accounting and Taxation

  • Additional Positions at AU

    Executive Director, Kogod Tax Center
    Director, M.S. Taxation Program
  • Professor Williamson teaches a number of subjects related to taxation, is director of the Masters of Science in Taxation degree program, and serves as executive director of the Kogod Tax Center.

    He has also served as Adjunct Professor of Law at American University'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 50 articles in professional and academic journals and was recognized by the Bureau of National Affairs as its outstanding author for 2007.

  • Degrees

    B.A., Hamilton College; M.B.A., Cornell University; J.D., Cornell Law School; L.L.M., Georgetown University; CPA

  • OFFICE

  • KSB - Accounting
  • Kogod - 209

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  • (202) 885-1942 (Office)
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Teaching

  • Fall 2013

Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities

Selected Publications

Kogod Now, Fall 2011. "Health Reform & Small Business." View article

AU Expert

Area of Expertise: Taxation: federal income, estate and gift, and corporate and partnership; tax accounting and procedures; income tax credits; international tax issues

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.

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