BIO
Kevin Kort is a Los Angeles native who has served high-net-worth individuals, creative artists, entertainment industry professionals, and privately held companies for over seven years. He is recognized for his expertise in delivering high-quality tax solutions to corporations, partnerships, and S-corporations, with a particular emphasis on high-net-worth clients. Kevin takes a personalized approach to tax planning, ensuring his clients maximize all available tax-saving opportunities. In addition to his client work, he plays a key role in internal process improvement, providing resources and mentorship to his team to enhance efficiency and support the professional growth of fellow tax and accounting professionals.
As a Senior Tax Associate at Gerber Kawasaki, Kevin oversees tax compliance and develops tailored tax planning strategies for clients. He collaborates closely with fellow advisors to align tax planning with broader wealth management goals, ensuring a seamless and strategic approach to financial planning. His expertise spans federal, state, and local tax laws, in-depth tax research, scenario planning, and effectively communicating tax implications to clients in a clear, actionable manner.
Kevin began his career at Crowe LLP in Sherman Oaks, CA, a public accounting firm, in 2017. He later transitioned into the entertainment business management sector, where he spent six years specializing in tax strategy for high-net-worth individuals and businesses before joining Gerber Kawasaki. In addition to tax preparation and review, he has extensive experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and evaluating the tax implications of corporate mergers. He has conducted multistate tax projections, represented clients before the IRS and various state and local tax authorities, and successfully resolved tax notices and penalty assessments through power of attorney. His expertise in year-end tax planning includes determining optimal year-end officer salary bonuses and corporate distributions, implementing personal-use reimbursement strategies, collaborating with actuaries to maximize allowable pension contributions, advising on 529 plan contributions and distributions, and filing Los Angeles City business license renewals for companies.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from California State University, Northridge, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California.
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys F45 group fitness classes, playing golf, tennis, and basketball, snowboarding, and exploring spicy cuisine. He also loves spending time with his toy poodle, Cashew, as well as his nephew and niece. A dedicated Lakers fan and music enthusiast, he enjoys attending concerts and sporting events. Kevin is passionate about helping clients preserve their wealth by minimizing tax liabilities, mentoring fellow professionals, and maintaining excellent, timely communication with his clients.
California CPA License #145603.