DuCharme, McMillen & Associates acquired Chicago-based Barron Corporate Tax Solutions, expanding the firm's property tax practice.
Barron services businesses of all sizes and has industry specialties across manufacturing, retail, hospitality and utilities. DMA is an employee-owned corporate tax services firm based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with 23 offices across the U.S., Canada and Europe. The deal will expand its property tax consulting and compliance capabilities and strengthen DMA's North American Property Tax practice.
"Barron Corporate Tax Solutions brings a strong, client centric approach to property tax advisory and compliance that aligns well with DMA's client service philosophy," Dan Hutmacher, president and CEO of DMA, said in a statement Friday. "This acquisition expands our ability to support clients with day-to-day compliance needs while also identifying opportunities to reduce tax exposure and improve overall efficiency."
Todd Barron, president of Barron Corporate Tax Solutions, will join DMA as managing director of Chicago operations along with a team of five employees.
"Joining DMA allows us to provide our clients with access to broader resources and a deeper bench of expertise while continuing to deliver the personalized service they expect," Barron said in a statement. "Together, we can offer a more comprehensive set of solutions to help our clients navigate property tax challenges with confidence."
Last month, DMA also acquired the assets of Cost Containment Advisors, a specialized property tax advisory firm specializing in energy, utilities, infrastructure and complex property types.
