FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – June 19, 2026 – DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. (DMA), a leading corporate tax services firm, announced that it has acquired the assets of Barron Corporate Tax Solutions, a Chicago-based property tax advisory firm serving businesses across a wide range of industries.
The acquisition strengthens DMA’s North American Property Tax practice by expanding its capabilities in property tax consulting and compliance, further enhancing value to DMA clients. Barron Corporate Tax Solutions is known for helping businesses manage complex property tax obligations. By integrating Barron’s hands-on, client focused approach with DMA’s national scale and technical depth, the combined organization will deliver support to clients across the full property tax lifecycle, from assessment review, valuation and compliance to audit defense and strategic advisory services.
“Barron Corporate Tax Solutions brings a strong, client centric approach to property tax advisory and compliance that aligns well with DMA’s client service philosophy,” said Dan Hutmacher, President and CEO of DMA.
“This acquisition expands our ability to support clients with day-to-day compliance needs while also identifying opportunities to reduce tax exposure and improve overall efficiency.”
“Joining DMA allows us to provide our clients with access to broader resources and a deeper bench of expertise while continuing to deliver the personalized service they expect,” said Todd Barron, President of Barron Corporate Tax Solutions.
“Together, we can offer a more comprehensive set of solutions to help our clients navigate property tax challenges with confidence.”
About DMA
DMA is a proudly employee-owned company with over 50 years of experience addressing corporate tax challenges. The firm specializes in property tax, transaction tax, VAT, credits and incentives, global tax technology, and unclaimed property. DMA’s tax and technical professionals collaborate cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end corporate tax solutions that enhance tax efficiency, ensure compliance, and mitigate liabilities across all jurisdictions.
By combining deep industry expertise with strategic tax and technology proficiency, DMA offers an integrated approach that serves as a seamless extension of our clients’ tax departments, providing compliance, tax recovery, audit defense, advisory services, planning, and technology integration.
About Barron Corporate Tax Solutions
Barron Corporate Tax Solutions provides property tax compliance and advisory services to businesses ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small and mid‑size organizations. The firm specializes in managing business property tax processes, including compliance support, valuation review, and appeals, helping clients ensure they do not pay more than their fair share.
With experience across industries such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and utilities, Barron works closely with clients to deliver tailored strategies that reduce tax burdens, maintain compliance, and provide ongoing guidance as a trusted advisor.