Howard Gastwirth brings over 40 years of experience in public accounting to KKB. With a career that includes several years at a “Big Four” accounting firm, Howard’s varied experience includes construction, supermarkets, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. He assisted clients with tax planning, budgeting, and management consulting projects, including analyzing internal systems and accounting controls. Howard has been involved in numerous litigation support engagements, including court testimony as an expert witness, divorce cases, presentations, and negotiations with governmental agencies.
Howard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Hunter College in New York. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and both the California and New York Society of CPAs.
IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims
/in Tax/by KKB CPAsWith fraudulent Employee Retention Tax Credit claims on the rise, the IRS has suspended claim processing through year end. Continue Reading IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims
It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions
/in Tax/by KKB CPAsBuying or selling a business? It may be the most important transaction you ever make. So it’s important to seek professional tax advice as you negotiate. Don’t wait until a deal is done! Continue Reading It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions
Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion
/in Tax/by KKB CPAsThe estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat. Continue Reading Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion