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Michael E. Kitces
Atlas has observed Michael E. Kitces in 1 market across New York City.
A sourced business description has not been added yet. Assistant mentions alone do not verify the firm's services.
Observed appearances in this market
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Latest published rankings (1)
CPA & Tax New York City · Finance Rank #580 · 0.1% mention rate ±0.2 Oct 12, 2026 Details +Close −
1128 responses · 1/4 model families · Oct 12, 2026
Historical raw appearances · all roles
Named in 10 distinct assistant responses.
Aug 21, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026. Raw appearances do not establish a qualified primary rank or recommendation rate.
Buyer questions and AI answers
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10 AI answers with recorded context · 0 reviewed in context
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Simulated buyer question · CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance Should I actually do the STR loophole in New York City? W-2 at $480K, wife could material-participate on a beach STR, cost seg would generate a big paper loss.... google/gemini-2.5-flash 2026-10-11 20:54:31 How the name appeared: Uncertain Open question and AI answer
What the simulated buyer asked
Should I actually do the STR loophole in New York City? W-2 at $480K, wife could material-participate on a beach STR, cost seg would generate a big paper loss. Sounds too good to be true. What would you actually do in my spot — and who would you use?
…er:
- Synergy Consulting Group: Known for comprehensive cost segregation studies.
- KBKG: Specializes in tax credits and incentives, including cost segregation.
- Michael E. Kitces (Nerd's Eye View): While not a firm, his blog and resources offer deep dives into advanced tax planning strategies for high-income earners.
- Your existing CPA: If they have experience with real estate professional status and passive activity loss rules.
How to read this mention
The role of this name in the answer is uncertain or has not been reviewed.
Unreviewed contextual evidence; no qualification established.
Market: CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance
Factual accuracy: unverified · Practice fit: unknown
Context review: unreviewed. This is separate from practice eligibility and ranking.
No source URLs were recorded for this answer.
Simulated buyer question · CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance I've got about $800 total to spend on my whole tax return in New York City. Single, W-2 plus about $28K in 1099 freelance. Who actually works at this price poin... google/gemini-2.5-flash 2026-09-27 11:21:03 How the name appeared: Uncertain Open question and AI answer
What the simulated buyer asked
I've got about $800 total to spend on my whole tax return in New York City. Single, W-2 plus about $28K in 1099 freelance. Who actually works at this price point who isn't a strip-mall chain? I don't need advisory, just a clean return.
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How to read this mention
The role of this name in the answer is uncertain or has not been reviewed.
Unreviewed contextual evidence; no qualification established.
Market: CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance
Factual accuracy: unverified · Practice fit: unknown
Context review: unreviewed. This is separate from practice eligibility and ranking.
No source URLs were recorded for this answer.
Simulated buyer question · CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance I have 7 STR properties across the New York City metro plus two LTRs. Want to run the short-term-rental loophole against my W-2 next year. Need a CPA who has ac... google/gemini-2.5-flash 2026-09-27 10:25:19 How the name appeared: Uncertain Open question and AI answer
What the simulated buyer asked
I have 7 STR properties across the New York City metro plus two LTRs. Want to run the short-term-rental loophole against my W-2 next year. Need a CPA who has actually done cost seg + material participation defense before, not just heard of it. Three names please.
- Michael E. Kitces (Nerd's Eye View): Known for deep expertise in tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and real estate investors, often writing about advanced tax topics like material participation.
- Brandon Hall (Hall CPA): Specializes in real estate tax, including cost segregation studies and strategies for real estate professionals to achieve material participation and unlock passive loss deductions.
- Amanda Han (Keystone CPA): Focuses on real estate tax strategies for investors, including cost segregation, passi…
How to read this mention
The role of this name in the answer is uncertain or has not been reviewed.
Unreviewed contextual evidence; no qualification established.
Market: CPA & Tax · New York City · Finance
Factual accuracy: unverified · Practice fit: unknown
Context review: unreviewed. This is separate from practice eligibility and ranking.
No source URLs were recorded for this answer.
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