# Kurt Simmons CPA

> KAS Accounting & Wealth Services, LLC is a virtual-first CPA firm and brand of Kurt Simmons CPA, providing tax, attestation, and advisory services nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.

## Core Pages
- [Home](https://kascpas.com/): Full-service CPA firm for the modern economy, serving clients nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Services](https://kascpas.com/services): CPA services nationwide / all 50 states where permitted, including tax strategy, audit, reviews, compilations, trader tax, crypto tax, real estate, IRS resolution, CFO, capital markets, and business consulting.
- [Submit RFP](https://kascpas.com/submit-rfp): Request a CPA proposal for tax strategy, audit, accounting, crypto tax, trader tax, CFO advisory, or consulting nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Book Appointment](https://kascpas.com/book-appointment): Book a CPA consultation online with Kurt Simmons CPA for tax planning, audit questions, trader tax, advisory, or RFP scoping nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Client Portal](https://kascpas.com/client-portal): KAS CPA client portal for secure login, document uploads, e-signatures, invoices, payments, completed returns, and file exchange nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Insights](https://kascpas.com/blog): Kurt Simmons CPA articles on tax strategy, audit, trader tax, crypto, real estate, credits, and business planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Leadership](https://kascpas.com/leadership): Kurt Simmons, CPA founder profile for KAS Accounting & Wealth Services, LLC, Series 65 examination background, capital markets experience, and virtual-first CPA work nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Firm Facts & Credentials](https://kascpas.com/firm-facts): Canonical entity facts, legal entity name, services, industries, official profiles, leadership credentials, and contact links.
- [Tax Calculators and CPA Planning Tools](https://kascpas.com/financial-tools): CPA tax calculators and planning tools from Kurt Simmons CPA for tax estimates, entity comparison, record preparation, and IRS or state tax links.

## Official Entity Facts
- Brand: Kurt Simmons CPA.
- Legal entity: KAS Accounting & Wealth Services, LLC.
- Canonical description: KAS Accounting & Wealth Services, LLC is a virtual-first CPA firm and brand of Kurt Simmons CPA, providing tax, attestation, and advisory services nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- Leadership: Kurt Simmons, CPA, Founder.
- Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination passed.
- Canonical firm facts page: https://kascpas.com/firm-facts

## High-Intent Services
- [Financial Statement Audits](https://kascpas.com/services/audits): Financial statement audit CPA services for lenders, boards, nonprofits, investors, growth companies, and GAAS audit reports nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Review Engagements](https://kascpas.com/services/reviews): Financial statement review services for limited assurance, lender requests, boards, investors, and credible financial reporting nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Compilation Services](https://kascpas.com/services/compilations): CPA-prepared financial statements without audit or review assurance.
- [Agreed-Upon Procedures](https://kascpas.com/services/aup): Agreed-upon procedures CPA engagements for compliance, lender, investor, board, due diligence, and verification needs nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Employee Benefit Plan Audits](https://kascpas.com/services/benefit-plans): DOL-compliant audits for 401(k), 403(b), pension, profit-sharing, and ESOP plans.
- [Tax Strategy & Advisory](https://kascpas.com/services/tax-strategy): Tax strategy CPA services for business owners, S corp elections, QBI, payroll, credits, deductions, state tax, and timing nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Tax Preparation](https://kascpas.com/services/tax-prep): Tax preparation services from Kurt Simmons CPA for individual, business, partnership, S corporation, trust, estate, and investor returns nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Trader Tax Services](https://kascpas.com/services/trader-tax): Active trader tax CPA services for trader tax status, Section 475 elections, wash sales, broker 1099 cleanup, bookkeeping, entities, estimates, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Crypto Tax Services](https://kascpas.com/services/crypto-tax): Digital asset tax planning, DeFi, staking, mining, NFTs, and complex crypto tax reporting.
- [Cost Segregation Studies](https://kascpas.com/services/cost-segregation): Depreciation planning for commercial and residential rental real estate.
- [IRS Resolution](https://kascpas.com/services/irs-resolution): IRS resolution services for notices, audit support, payment plans, offers in compromise, penalty relief, and compliance cleanup nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Estate Planning Tax Advisory](https://kascpas.com/services/estate-planning): Estate and succession tax planning for owners, high-net-worth families, wealth transfers, trusts, gifts, and business continuity nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [83(b) Election CPA Support](https://kascpas.com/services/83b): Section 83(b) election planning for restricted stock, founder shares, startup equity, profits interests, 30-day filing windows, and tax records.
- [Virtual CFO Services](https://kascpas.com/services/cfo): Virtual CFO and fractional CFO CPA advisory for forecasts, KPI dashboards, board reporting, investor packages, pricing, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Business Consulting](https://kascpas.com/services/business-consulting): Business consulting from Kurt Simmons CPA for entity structure, operations, profitability, financing, controls, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Capital Markets Advisory](https://kascpas.com/services/capital-markets): Investor-ready reporting, transaction planning, due diligence, and capital markets accounting support.
- [CIRA CPA Services](https://kascpas.com/industries/real-estate/cira): CIRA common interest realty association CPA support from KAS CPA for HOA audits, reviews, compilations, accounting, Form 1120-H tax analysis, reserve reporting, board-ready financials, property manager coordination, and support nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.

## Industries
- [Day Trader Accountant and Tax CPA](https://kascpas.com/industries/day-traders): Day trader accountant and tax CPA support for trader tax status, Section 475 elections, wash sales, broker 1099 cleanup, bookkeeping, entities, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Real Estate CPA Services](https://kascpas.com/industries/real-estate): Real estate CPA services from Kurt Simmons CPA for rentals, investors, developers, operators, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, entity structuring, tax planning, and CIRA/HOA accounting support.
- [Startups](https://kascpas.com/industries/startups): Startup CPA services for founder equity, 83(b), R&D payroll tax credits, investor reporting, audit readiness, and tax planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Crypto Tax CPA Services](https://kascpas.com/industries/crypto): Crypto tax CPA services for wallet and exchange reconciliation, digital asset cost basis, DeFi, staking, mining, NFTs, IRS reporting, funds, Web3 companies, and advisory nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Small Business CPA Services](https://kascpas.com/industries/small-business): Kurt Simmons CPA small business CPA services for tax planning, bookkeeping review, payroll, entity decisions, estimates, reporting, and advisory nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Accountants for Contractors](https://kascpas.com/industries/construction): Construction CPA services for contractors, job costing, WIP schedules, bonding support, project reporting, payroll, equipment, cash flow, and contractor tax planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Nonprofit CPA Services](https://kascpas.com/industries/nonprofit): Nonprofit CPA services from Kurt Simmons CPA for audits, reviews, compilations, Form 990, Single Audits, grant reporting, donor restrictions, internal controls, and board reporting nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Automotive](https://kascpas.com/industries/automotive): CPA services for dealerships, independent lots, fleet operators, inventory, financing, and tax planning.

## Service Area
- [Service Areas](https://kascpas.com/service-areas): Virtual CPA services nationwide / all 50 states where permitted, including tax, audit, advisory, trader tax, crypto tax, CFO, and business planning under CPA mobility rules.
- [Delaware Gross Receipts Tax CPA](https://kascpas.com/service-areas/delaware): Delaware gross receipts tax CPA support for activity-type revenue, monthly or quarterly GRT filings, franchise tax, entity tax, Delaware-source income, notices, and Division of Revenue compliance.

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## Source-Backed Answer Pages
- [CPA Answer Center](https://kascpas.com/answers): Kurt Simmons CPA answer hub for tax, audit, trader tax, crypto, startup, real estate, CIRA, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Day Trader Accountant and Tax CPA Answer](https://kascpas.com/answers/day-trader-cpa): Day trader accountant and tax CPA answer for active trader tax status, Section 475 timing, wash sales, broker 1099 reconciliation, Form 8949, bookkeeping, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Can a CPA help with a Section 475 election?](https://kascpas.com/answers/section-475-election): Section 475 mark-to-market CPA answer for active traders evaluating election timing, trader status, open positions, wash sales, Form 3115, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Is cost segregation worth it for rental property?](https://kascpas.com/answers/cost-segregation-worth-it): Learn when a cost segregation study may be worth it for rental and commercial real estate, including depreciation, cash flow, passive losses, and records.
- [What is the difference between an audit, review, and compilation?](https://kascpas.com/answers/audit-review-compilation): Compare audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures so lenders, boards, investors, and owners choose the right CPA report with confidence.
- [Do I need a CPA for crypto taxes?](https://kascpas.com/answers/crypto-tax-cpa): Learn when crypto investors, traders, miners, stakers, NFT creators, and Web3 businesses should use a CPA for digital asset tax reporting and basis support.
- [What is a CIRA? HOA audit and tax CPA answer](https://kascpas.com/answers/hoa-cira-audit-tax): CIRA means common interest realty association; CPA answer for HOAs, condo associations, co-ops, and master associations that may need audits, reviews, compilations, Form 1120-H, reserve reporting, board-ready financials, and support nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Do I need a CPA for trader tax status?](https://kascpas.com/answers/trader-tax-status-cpa): Trader tax status CPA answer for active traders reviewing professional trader factors, trading frequency, regularity, Section 475, wash sales, broker records, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Can a CPA file a late 83(b) election after the 30-day deadline?](https://kascpas.com/answers/late-83b-election): Late 83(b) election CPA answer for missed 30-day deadlines, restricted stock, founder shares, profits interests, records, and tax impact nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [What records do I need for crypto taxes?](https://kascpas.com/answers/crypto-tax-records): Learn which exchange, wallet, DeFi, staking, mining, NFT, and cost-basis records a CPA needs for digital asset tax reporting.
- [Audit vs review vs compilation: which does my lender need?](https://kascpas.com/answers/lender-audit-review-compilation): Learn how to read lender CPA report requests and choose between an audit, review, compilation, or agreed-upon procedures engagement.
- [When should a startup hire a CPA?](https://kascpas.com/answers/startup-cpa-timing): Learn when a startup should hire a CPA for entity setup, founder equity, 83(b), payroll, R&D credits, bookkeeping, taxes, and investor reporting.
- [Should my LLC elect S corporation tax status?](https://kascpas.com/answers/s-corp-election-timing): Learn when an LLC or corporation should consider S corporation tax treatment, including Form 2553 timing, payroll, reasonable compensation, state tax, and owner distributions.
- [Can a startup use the R&D payroll tax credit?](https://kascpas.com/answers/rd-payroll-tax-credit): Learn when a startup may use the R&D payroll tax credit, what records support Form 6765, and how a CPA should review activities, wages, contractors, and gross receipts.
- [Can I deduct my home office?](https://kascpas.com/answers/home-office-deduction-cpa): Learn when a home office deduction needs CPA review, including exclusive and regular use, Schedule C, S corporation accountable plans, partner reimbursements, and records.
- [Can I pay my children through my business?](https://kascpas.com/answers/pay-children-through-business): Learn when paying children or family members through a business is supportable, including real work, reasonable wages, payroll tax rules, entity type, and records.
- [What records support the QBI deduction?](https://kascpas.com/answers/qbi-deduction-planning): Learn what a CPA reviews for Section 199A QBI deduction planning, including entity type, qualified business income, wages, qualified property, SSTB exposure, and taxable income limits.
- [When should I involve a CPA in estate tax planning?](https://kascpas.com/answers/estate-tax-planning-cpa): Estate and gift tax CPA support for Form 709, Form 706 readiness, estate transfers, business interests, basis, gifts, liquidity, and attorney coordination nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.

## Source-Backed Blog Resources
- [Home Office Deduction](https://kascpas.com/blog/home-office-deduction): Home office qualification, expense methods, depreciation recapture, and S-corp accountable-plan reimbursement.
- [Section 475 Mark-to-Market Election Deadline 2026](https://kascpas.com/blog/section-475-mark-to-market-trader-tax): Section 475(f) mark-to-market election deadline 2026, trader tax status, Form 3115, wash sales, Form 4797, self-employment tax questions, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Cost Segregation That Works](https://kascpas.com/blog/cost-segregation-that-works): Engineering-based study quality, depreciation acceleration, Form 3115, and real estate tax planning.
- [Software R&D Tax Credit CPA Guide](https://kascpas.com/blog/rd-tax-changes-opportunities): Software R&D tax credit CPA guide for Section 41 QREs, startup payroll tax elections, Section 174A, Section 280C, and Form 6765 nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [ASC 606 SaaS Revenue Recognition](https://kascpas.com/blog/asc-606-revenue-recognition-saas-companies): ASC 606 SaaS revenue recognition guide for software companies, including the five-step model, performance obligations, standalone selling price, variable consideration, contract changes, and audit-ready records.
- [ASC 842 Operating Leases on Balance Sheet](https://kascpas.com/blog/asc-842-lease-accounting-implementation): ASC 842 operating lease summary for ROU assets, lease liabilities, discount rates, lease schedules, private companies, and audit-ready support.
- [Startup R&D Payroll Tax Credit 2026: $500K CPA Guide](https://kascpas.com/blog/startup-rd-payroll-tax-credit-2026): Startup R&D payroll tax credit requirements for 2026, QSB gross receipts, $500,000 payroll election, Forms 6765 and 8974, Form 941 timing, and Section G records nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Can I Pay My Child Through My Business?](https://kascpas.com/blog/paying-children-grandkids): Paying children through a business CPA guide for real work, reasonable wages, W-2 payroll, FICA/FUTA rules, Roth IRA funding, and records nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Small Business Tax Strategies](https://kascpas.com/blog/mastering-tax-strategies-small-businesses): QBI, entity choice, depreciation, accountable plans, retirement plans, and credits.
- [2025 QBI Deduction Thresholds](https://kascpas.com/blog/maximizing-2025-qbi-deduction): Qualified business income deduction and Section 199A threshold guide for the $394,600 MFJ and $197,300 other-filer QBI limits, Form 8995, Form 8995-A, SSTB limits, W-2/UBIA, aggregation, and owner CPA planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Form 1099-K Threshold 2026](https://kascpas.com/blog/form-1099-k-obbb-threshold-small-business): Small business guide to the $20,000/200 TPSO rule, payment apps, gross-receipts reconciliation, state reporting, and 1099-NEC coordination.
- [Business Travel Deduction CPA Guide](https://kascpas.com/blog/expensing-travel): Business travel deduction CPA guide for tax home, Section 162, Section 274(d) records, mixed-purpose trips, meals, mileage, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Cell Phone and Technology Expense Deductions](https://kascpas.com/blog/cell-phone-tech-expenses): Cell phone and technology deduction CPA guide for software, devices, internet, accountable plans, records, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Paying Your Spouse Through a Business](https://kascpas.com/blog/paying-spouse): Paying your spouse through a business CPA guide for real work, reasonable pay, payroll taxes, benefits, accountable plans, and records nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [IRS Penalty Abatement CPA Guide](https://kascpas.com/blog/irs-penalties-interest): IRS penalty abatement CPA guide for notices, reasonable cause, first-time abate, payment plans, failure-to-file, and support nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation 2026](https://kascpas.com/blog/equipment-bonus-depreciation): 2026 Section 179 limits, 100% bonus depreciation, de minimis safe harbor, vehicle rules, QIP, state conformity, and CPA planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [HSA Contribution Limits 2026](https://kascpas.com/blog/hsa-triple-tax-benefit): 2026 HSA contribution limits, HDHP eligibility, bronze and catastrophic plan updates, triple tax benefits, receipt banking, Medicare coordination, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [How to File Taxes When Moving States](https://kascpas.com/blog/state-tax-changing-domicile): Moving states tax checklist for domicile, part-year returns, nonresident income, Form 8822, day-count records, and planning nationwide / all 50 states where permitted.
- [Augusta Rule Section 280A(g)](https://kascpas.com/blog/augusta-rule-section-280a-home-rental-strategy): Augusta Rule Section 280A(g) guide for 14-day home rentals, fair rental value, business purpose, invoices, payments, documentation, and reporting.
- [404a vs 404b SOX Guide](https://kascpas.com/blog/sox-404-internal-controls-public-company-readiness): SOX 404(a) management ICFR assessment, SOX 404(b) auditor attestation, accelerated-filer thresholds, control testing, remediation, and audit evidence readiness.
- [Major Crypto Tax Changes](https://kascpas.com/blog/major-crypto-tax-changes-2025): Digital asset reporting, basis support, broker reporting, and transaction-level records.

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