Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Tax Planning & Accounting Services in Charlotte, NC
At KNK Tax & Accounting, we specialize in empowering high-income professionals and business owners to legally minimize their tax liabilities while optimizing long-term financial success. Founded by Karitsa Kerns, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Enrolled Agent (EA), our firm combines decades of expertise in tax law, strategic planning, and personalized service to redirect funds from the IRS back into our clients' wealth-building goals. Our approach prioritizes proactive planning over last-minute compliance, ensuring clients avoid costly mistakes and retain more of their hard-earned income. With specialized knowledge in real estate tax advantages and complex tax resolution cases, we offer tailored solutions for individuals and businesses navigating high-stakes financial decisions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our credentials, including Certified Tax Resolution Consultant and National Tax Practice Institute Fellow designations, as well as our track record of saving clients thousands through customized strategies.We serve as trusted advisors, providing year-round support and white-glove representation before the IRS and state tax authorities. By focusing on education and transparency, we help clients understand their financial blueprints and implement forward-thinking plans aligned with their unique objectives. Our clients benefit from a partnership that values efficiency, expertise, and ethical practices, ensuring their financial stories are told accurately and advantageously. With offices in Charlotte, NC, and nationwide representation capabilities, we deliver peace of mind to clients who demand precision and strategic insight in their tax and accounting matters.
Services
Tax Planning
Tax Resolution
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Wealth Optimization
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Proactive tax planning tailored to high-income earners
- Licensed Enrolled Agent representation before the IRS in all 50 states
- Customized strategies to legally minimize tax liabilities
- Specialized expertise in real estate tax advantages
- Proven track record saving clients thousands annually
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Certified Tax Resolution Consultant
- National Tax Practice Institute Fellow
What people say
Responsive and knowledgeable
Saved thousands annually
White-glove representation
Proactive planning expertise
Transparent communication
Services
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning service creates customized strategies to legally minimize liabilities for high-income earners. We analyze financial blueprints to implement forward-thinking solutions that optimize cash flow and align with long-term wealth goals. By focusing on year-round planning rather than annual compliance, we help clients redirect funds from the IRS into strategic investments.
Tax Resolution
Specialized tax resolution handles complex IRS and state tax issues for affluent clients. We provide white-glove representation in audits, back taxes, liens, and levies while protecting financial reputations. Our Enrolled Agent status grants unlimited practice rights before the IRS, ensuring expert negotiation of favorable outcomes for high-stakes tax disputes.
Tax Preparation
Premium tax preparation combines accuracy with strategic insight for high-income individuals and businesses. Each return undergoes rigorous analysis to identify missed deductions, minimize audit risks, and present clients' financial stories advantageously. We transform standard compliance into an opportunity for tax optimization through meticulous documentation and planning integration.
People
Karitsa Kerns
Certified Public Accountant & Enrolled Agent
Karitsa Kerns is a CPA and Enrolled Agent with over 20 years of corporate payroll, tax, and accounting experience. She holds a Master's in Accounting and Financial Management and specializes in proactive tax strategies for high-income clients. Her expertise includes real estate tax advantages and IRS representation.
Questions
What tax services do you specialize in?
We specialize in strategic tax planning, IRS representation, and premium tax preparation for high-income professionals and business owners.
How can you help reduce my tax liability?
We implement customized strategies using legal tax code provisions to minimize liabilities while aligning with your long-term financial goals.
Are you qualified to represent me with the IRS?
Yes, as Enrolled Agents licensed by the U.S. Treasury, we have unlimited representation rights before the IRS in all 50 states.
Do you offer year-round tax support?
Yes, we provide ongoing tax planning and advisory services throughout the year, not just during tax season.
How do you handle complex tax situations?
Our expertise includes resolving audits, liens, levies, and back taxes while protecting clients' financial reputations through strategic solutions.
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