Ryan Dobens

Ryan Dobens is a Director at KBF Advisory specializing in partnership taxation and complex federal tax planning. Based in Washington, D.C., he advises multinational businesses, venture capital funds, private equity firms, and investment partnerships on sophisticated partnership tax matters and strategic transaction planning.

Ryan's practice focuses on partnership taxation, Section 1202 qualified small business stock (QSBS), partnership distributions, and complex federal tax consulting. He also advises clients on structuring transactions to maximize tax efficiency while navigating evolving partnership tax rules and regulations.

Before joining KBF, Ryan served in the national tax offices of two global accounting firms, where he advised clients on partnership taxation and investment fund structures. He is also the primary author of Bloomberg Tax's BNA Portfolio 716 on partnership distributions and has published extensively in leading tax journals. In addition to his writing, Ryan is a frequent speaker for organizations including the American Bar Association and the California Lawyers Association.

Education

Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Northeastern University
Master of Science, Taxation

Northeastern University
Juris Doctor