IPT President June 2026-June 2027

Jeff McGhehey, CMI, serves as Senior Manager, Indirect Tax at The Home Depot, where he brings extensive experience in sales tax, indirect tax operations, compliance, audit, tax systems, research, and tax-exempt customer processes. During his more than 15 years with The Home Depot, Jeff has held multiple roles across the indirect tax team, including Director, Indirect Tax, with responsibilities spanning North American sales/use/VAT systems, compliance and audit, property tax, business license, unclaimed property, sales tax systems, research, and tax-exempt customer processes. 

Before joining The Home Depot, Jeff served as Senior Manager, State & Local Tax at Office Depot, where his work included sales tax audit and compliance, tax research, large tax-exempt customer database management, ASC450, and state income tax compliance. He also supported project management efforts related to in-sourcing and outsourcing tax processes and an Oracle/Taxware implementation. 

Earlier in his career, Jeff was a Manager in State & Local Tax at Grant Thornton LLP, advising on sales/use tax consulting, tax credits and incentives, and state income tax compliance. He began his tax career with the Kansas Department of Revenue as a sales/use tax auditor, developing strengths in the manufacturing and construction industries. Jeff earned his B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Kansas State University. 

A dedicated IPT member since 2004, Jeff earned his Certified Member of the Institute designation in 2013. He was elected to IPT’s Board of Governors and now serves as IPT President, bringing to the role a well-rounded perspective shaped by experience in government, public accounting, and corporate tax leadership.

Jeff resides in Delray Beach, Florida. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs.