Michael Vinson
Tax Partner
Michael Vinson is a tax partner with more than 30 years of experience advising public and private companies on complex federal tax matters, accounting for income taxes, business transactions, and global tax planning.


Michael Vinson
Tax Partner
Michael Vinson is a tax partner with more than 30 years of experience advising public and private companies on complex federal tax matters, accounting for income taxes, business transactions, and global tax planning.
He works with clients across a range of industries including manufacturing, chemicals, energy, engineering and construction, financial services, and private-equity backed businesses. With extensive experience across domestic and international operations, he advises organizations on growth, acquisitions, restructurings, and complex tax matters, including the transformation of tax operating models and the strategic application of artificial intelligence to enhance effectiveness, manage risk, and create sustainable value.
Throughout his career, he has advised multinational organizations on tax planning, tax provision and compliance matters, mergers and acquisitions, IRS examinations, accounting method changes, foreign tax credit planning, cash repatriation strategies, and global restructuring initiatives. He has also served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, boards of directors, and audit committees on significant tax and business matters.
Professional Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor of Tax Research & Communication, Master of Science of Accountancy program, University of Houston
- Member, Louisiana State Bar
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA)
- Member, Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants (LCPA)
Professional Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Education
- JD, Louisiana State University
- BS in Accounting, Louisiana Tech University