John M. Janiga

John M. Janiga is a Professor of Accounting and Business Law at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. With 39 years of full-time teaching experience, he specializes in federal tax law, estate planning, and transfer taxation. His consulting practice focuses on taxation compliance and planning. He holds an LLM in Taxation (DePaul University), JD (Loyola University Chicago), MBA (Finance), and BBA (Public Accounting), all from Loyola University Chicago.

Research Interests:
Janiga’s work centers on federal income taxation, transfer taxation, and estate planning strategies. His publications explore legal and tax implications of trusts, entity selection for wealth transfer, and regulatory changes impacting valuation discounts. Recent articles analyze creditor protection trusts, proposed IRS regulations, and tax optimization strategies.

Publications Trends:
His 40+ articles in journals like Journal of Passthrough Entities, Trusts & Estates, and Pepperdine Law Review reflect a focus on bridging legal and tax challenges in family wealth management. He emphasizes practical guidance for professionals navigating complex tax laws.

• Awards: 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Professors' (2012), and multiple teaching accolades from Loyola.
• Professional Affiliations: Illinois CPA Society (honorary lifetime), American Bar Association, American Taxation Association, and Chicago Bar Association.
• Courses Taught: Taxation of Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, and Estate Planning.
• Professional Experience:曾任职于普华永道和芝加哥制造商的财务分析师，目前为Spagnolo & Hoeksema律师事务所的顾问。