Jason Dinesen, EA

Jason Dinesen, EA, is a distinguished tax professional and educator with a fervent passion for demystifying complex tax concepts. Jason founded a tax-preparation firm in 2009, and ran it through June of 2025. He now focuses on teaching and other work at Dinesen Media Ventures, which provides a diverse range of media content, ranging from continuing education programs for accountants and tax professionals, to podcast production to radio and journalism content.

Recognized for his sharp tax interpretations, Jason is renowned for promptly analyzing the latest tax updates and IRS guidance, sharing his insights with the professional community. Over his career, he has educated more than 200,000 accounting, tax, and HR professionals on various topics. Form 1099 was the very first thing he ever taught on, on April 26th, 2012, at a Sheraton Hotel next to a Lowe’s in West Des Moines, Iowa. He still teaches on 1099s and around 30 other tax topics.