About Us
Kane & Co. was established in 2013 to provide high quality professional services to multi-state businesses. Our sole purpose is to help companies achieve their goals and aspirations as quickly as possible. The primary value we provide is getting things done, efficiently, timely and consistently.
Meet Our Team
Jim Kane
CEO, Founder
Jim Kane is a seasoned tax professional with more than 30 years of experience working with large and mid-sized companies on tax and incentive matters throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Jim has worked collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve significant financial benefits. Early in his career, Kane benefited from a long career with Arthur Andersen, gaining great training and experience, and developing a strong focus on developing and implementing processes to ensure service delivery quality and consistency. After launching Andersen’s Chicago property tax practice, Kane was instrumental in developing standards and processes for Andersen’s National Property Tax Team. With a strong penchant for tax policy matters, Kane became an instrumental contributor to tax policy discussions, first, for the electric industry as it embarked upon deregulation in the 1990’s and then, in Illinois, on tax and incentive policy matters as the Illinois General Assembly debated various matters that had broad implications to the Illinois business community. Because of Kane’s broad understanding of the taxes employed in more than 35 states, Kane is able to help clients and policymakers better understand the reach and implications of various tax policy matters. More recently, Kane has turned his attention to assisting clients on Illinois tax and incentive matters, while continuing his work in other states on a more limited basis. During his tenure as a tax professional, Mr. Kane has advised companies on many issues of first impression with great success. His clients have included manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hotel owners and operators, real estate managers and investors, gas station owners, entertainment companies, communications companies, utilities, and oil companies. Kane regularly represents clients before the Cook County Assessor, Cook County Board of Review, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Board of Tax Appeals and other agencies. Mr. Kane has testified on numerous occasions before state legislative committees on a variety of tax and incentive issues. He also testified as an expert witness in a high-profile City of Chicago election case dealing with the issue of residency.
Jim was a Board member and Tax Committee Chairperson of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member of the Civic Federation of Illinois and he is an active member in the Taxpayer’s Federation of Illinois. Jim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School and Texas A&M University. Jim served in the United States Army Reserve as a Judge Advocate General.
Nancy O'Brien-Kane
Attorney
After numerous years of extensive training and experience in pretrial, trial and appellate advocacy, Nancy O’Brien-Kane now devotes her time to chairing Kane & Co.’s litigation practice. Nancy specializes in providing critical litigation expertise for Kane & Co.’s clients in all litigation areas including motion practice, discovery compliance, settlement, administrative hearings, trials and appellate advocacy.
After interning at the Illinois Attorney General’s office and Loyola University’s Legal Clinic, Nancy began her career over 30 years ago at a large prominent Chicago law firm as an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Litigation Department. Nancy next served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Nancy gained valuable litigation and appellate advocacy experience as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney in the Appeals, Traffic, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor Jury and Felony Special Grand Jury (Narcotics) Divisions. Prior to joining Kane & Co., Nancy owned her own solo law firm where she zealously advocated for clients in numerous areas of criminal and civil litigation, including employment, probate, adoption, family law, personal injury, landlord/tenant, and criminal defense. For twelve years, Nancy also enjoyed teaching college level legal courses at St. Xavier University and Robert Morris College. Nancy is a member of the Chicago Bar Association.
In addition to enjoying time with her husband, three children, and extended family, Nancy enjoys volunteering extensively in her community. Nancy served as a leader for several not-for-profit Boards of Directors, including the Notre Dame Club of Chicago, Goodcity, Christmas in April, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the Oak Lawn Park District. As a coach for over 30 years in multiple sports, Nancy has received multiple Illinois High School Association Coach of the Year awards, won two Illinois High School Association state championships in water polo with Mother McAuley High School and recently was inducted into Illinois Water Polo’s Hall of Fame.
Nancy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame. In college Nancy was a four year member of Notre Dame’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team and was Captain of that team her senior year. Nancy also played for four years on the Notre Dame Men’s Water Polo Club and represented the United States as a member of the U.S.A. Junior National Water Polo Team. After college, Nancy earned her Juris Doctor of Law from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. In law school, Nancy participated on Loyola’s Moot Court Team, won the American Jurisprudence Award for Appellate Advocacy, the Loyola Leadership and Service Award, and was President of Loyola’s National Lawyers Guild.
Jimmy Kane
Manager
Jimmy Kane is an experienced tax professional who works with large and mid-sized companies across the United States on a wide range of tax and incentive matters. He has advised clients in industries such as manufacturing, for-profit education, pharmaceuticals, distribution, retail, and real estate. Jimmy provides his clients tailored solutions to help them navigate complex tax landscapes. With a strong commitment to adaptability and clear communication, Jimmy takes a proactive approach to client service, ensuring that businesses receive responsive and strategic tax guidance. His ability to analyze industry-specific challenges and craft data-driven tax solutions makes him a trusted partner to his clients.
In addition to his client work, Jimmy has been a featured panelist on incentives and property tax at the Illinois Manufacturers Association, the Chicagoland Apartment Association, and the Indiana Apartment Association.
Jimmy holds a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and is currently in his final year at the Northeastern University School of Law.
Beyond his professional work, he is an avid reader, a basketball and football enthusiast, and an active volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He is also a dedicated foster parent.
Nancy Kane
Consultant
Nancy Kane is a tax consultant at Kane & Co., where she applies her strong analytical and research skills to support the firm’s mission of delivering exceptional results for clients. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in American Studies with a minor in Cybersecurity. She recently completed her master’s degree in Crime Science and Cybercrime at the University College London.
Nancy began her tax journey in 2020 as an intern at Kane & Co., where she developed a strong foundation in tax research and compliance. Known for her strong work ethic and time management skills, she is dedicated to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work for her clients.
A former Division I volleyball player at Notre Dame and a four-year Monogram winner, Nancy brings the same discipline and teamwork to her professional career. She remains actively involved in the sport as a club volleyball coach, mentoring young athletes and fostering their development both on and off the court.
Committed to service, Nancy was an Executive Board Member of Fighting Irish Fight for Life, helping raise tens of thousands of dollars for a pediatric hospital food pantry. In recognition of her dedication to the community, she was awarded the J. Sinnott Meyers Award for Outstanding Service to the Community at Notre Dame.
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