Joshua England, LLM, Esq.

Partner & Tax Attorney

Josh is a tax strategist with extensive expertise advising high-net-worth individuals, nonprofits, and business owners and investors on effective strategies to ensure tax efficiency, asset protection, well-executed succession plans, and wealth preservation. He has been practicing law since 2000 and focuses his practice on the areas of wealth transfer planning, fiduciary and individual taxation, business structuring to maximize tax efficiency, and advising tax-exempt organizations, foundations and charitable donors.

Josh works extensively with business owners and investors to analyze the financial impact a business structure will have from both a business and personal perspective. He also advises clients as circumstances change, such as: opportunities or challenges presented by new tax laws, significant life events, or succession plans. He ensures the client’s current business structure, and tax & estate plans are still providing optimal benefits.

Josh works extensively with charitable organizations, assisting them to incorporate and obtain tax-exempt status, and advising them on issues such as: unrelated business income tax (UBIT), corporate governance, and planned giving.

Josh has expertise in trusts and estates, charitable planning, wealth preservation vehicles, and tax research and compliance. He provides estate planning solutions for AAFCPAs’ clients, including the development of wills and living trusts, to ensure the transfer of wealth is consistent with legacy objectives, while controlling risks. Josh provides effective legal and financial asset protection strategies that insulate clients’ assets, and protect specific financial goals, asset portfolios, and personal or business liabilities.

Josh works extensively within the cannabis space advising AAFCPAs’ clients on tax saving strategies, including entity structure and maximizing IRC sec 280E compliance.

The depth and breadth of Josh’s experience allows him to effectively and efficiently serve his clients by solving complex legal issues in a practical, understandable manner.

Education

Boston University – Master of Laws (LLM), cum laude
Vermont Law School, cum laude
Old Dominion University – Bachelor of Political Science

Prior Experience

Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
Bowditch & Dewey
England Law Offices – Owner

Professional and Civic Associations

Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Society of Financial Professionals
Boston Estate Planning Council

Publications

Service

Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
Rebuilding Together – Haverhill
Team Haverhill

*The advice provided by AAFCPAs’ Tax Attorneys is in a consulting capacity only and cannot be considered legal advice or a legal opinion and is not a substitute for the advice of legal counsel.

Contributed Insights

Estate Planning Pro Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Overlook Portability

In this article: Estate planning ensures that wealth transfers happen efficiently with minimal tax exposure. One of the most powerful tools in the estate planning toolkit for married couples is portability, which allows a surviving spouse to inherit any unused federal estate tax exemption from their deceased partner. It is a concept that can significantly […]

Seminar Recap: Navigating EOs: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Navigating Executive Orders: What Nonprofits Need to Know | Webinar On-Demand During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), AAFCPAs’ consulting attorneys Joshua England and Chris Consoletti presented practical guidance on how executive orders may affect nonprofit operations to more than 550 attendees. A reality for many nonprofits is that they are already attempting to navigate […]

The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business Without a Plan

In this article: Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions owners face, with implications that reach far beyond the transaction itself. A lack of strategic planning could mean leaving value on the table or overlooking critical opportunities. To ensure the sale supports your financial and personal goals, careful preparation and guidance […]