Tax Manager

Meet Kate Gaunt

Enrolled Agent and CPA Candidate with 30 years of Big 4 and CPA firm experience specializing in complex tax and accounting matters for businesses and their owners.

Key Credentials

Enrolled Agent (EA), CPA Candidate
Degree in Accounting
Kate Gaunt professional headshot

Professional Designations

Enrolled Agent, EA
CPA Candidate
Degree in Accounting
30 years progressive tax and accounting experience
Big 4 training (Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Tax, Accounting, and Computer Programming Instructor

Professional Background

Kate is an Enrolled Agent and CPA Candidate with over 30 years of progressive tax and accounting experience, including Big 4 training and leadership roles in both public and private practice. She brings deep expertise in complex business and individual tax preparation, multi-state compliance, and strategic planning for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Her background spans Big 4 firms—Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers—as well as local CPA firms, where she managed engagements involving S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, individuals, non-profit organizations, and trusts. Kate has served clients across a wide range of industries, with specialized focus in business entities and the personal returns of business owners, real estate, commercial and residential rentals, high tech industries, and consulting services. She is recognized for her technical precision, thoughtful tax strategies, and commitment to exceptional client service.