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Partner and Tax Advisor

Meet Jessica L. Kruger

Jessica L. Kruger is a Partner and Tax Advisor at Reason Tax Group, where she advises individuals, families, and business owners on a wide range of tax matters. Known for her practical and straightforward approach, Jessica looks beyond the immediate tax return to understand the full picture and develop strategies that align with each client’s broader financial, family, and business goals. 

Jessica’s broad technical background allows her to recognize how different areas of the tax law intersect, particularly when a client’s circumstances do not fit neatly into a single category. Her experience includes closely held businesses, trust taxation, charitable giving, executive compensation, and concentrated investment positions. She focuses on making complicated tax issues understandable and translating technical analysis into clear, actionable advice.

Key Credentials

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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CrossFit Athlete
A frequent visitor to Hawaii
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Professional Designations

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master of Science in Accounting
Enrolled Agent, EA

Professional Background

Jessica is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Enrolled Agent (EA) with extensive experience advising individuals, families, executives, and closely held business owners. Her practice encompasses strategic tax planning and compliance across a broad range of individual and business tax matters, including complex and multistate situations. 
Her areas of focus include trust taxation and distribution planning, charitable giving, executive compensation, and tax planning for business owners. She regularly works with restricted stock units, employee stock purchase plans, incentive stock options, and nonqualified stock options. Jessica also advises clients with concentrated investment positions, helping them evaluate tax-aware recognition and reallocation strategies within their broader financial plans. 
Jessica holds a Master of Science in Accounting. 
Education Highlights:
  • • Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
  • • Master of Science in Accounting
  • • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."
— Thomas Paine
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Life Beyond Work

Outside the office, Jessica enjoys traveling with her husband, David, tackling home renovation projects, and staying active—whether she’s at the gym, in the ocean, or on the slopes. At home, she can usually be found trying to keep her roses alive or entertaining her energetic boxer. 

CrossFit Regionals competitor & Certified Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Loves traveling and exploring new cities
Home renovator, aspiring gardener, and devoted boxer owner