Karen M. Kowalczyk, CPA

Karen M. Kowalczyk, CPA Karen M. Kowalczyk is a CPA serving individual and business clients in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and beyond.

Karen is a Principal at Smith, Watson & Company, LLP Kowalczyk, CPA, Principal
Smith, Watson & Company, LLP

Professional Certification:

Certified Public Accountant, Massachusetts 1993

Professional Affiliations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Berkshire County Estate Planning Council

Education

Berkshire Community College

, Associates Degree in Business Administration, High Honors,1988 Western New England College,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an accounting concentration, Summa cm laude, 1990

Western New England University School of Law, Master of Science in Elder Law and Estate Planning, currently enrolled

Karen joined Smith, Watson & Company, LLP in November 2021 after a merger of her former firm Karen M Kowalczyk PC. Karen started her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, in Hartford CT in 1990. She returned to the Berkshires, where she grew up, in 1991 and has worked in various public accounting firms as both an associate, and as an owner, for the last 30 years. Karen’s primary areas of concentration include income tax planning and preparation for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, and management advisory and business consulting services. Karen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank and is chair of the Audit Committee. She is a Trustee at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and chair of the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Karen graduated in the Fall of 2016 from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program through Babson College, and she is a 2002 graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program.

06/25/2023
Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!
12/17/2021

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!

When buying or selling property, especially real estate, it is good to know and understand this tax deferral technique.

Understanding the like kind exchange rules can help you defer tax when buying real estate, but only if you follow the ru...
12/17/2021

Understanding the like kind exchange rules can help you defer tax when buying real estate, but only if you follow the rules.

When buying or selling property, especially real estate, it is good to know and understand this tax deferral technique.

IRS roadmap from Taxpayer Advocate shows just how chaotic it can be dealing with the IRS. Welcome to tax consulting 101!...
12/11/2021

IRS roadmap from Taxpayer Advocate shows just how chaotic it can be dealing with the IRS. Welcome to tax consulting 101! It’s like a lottery dealing with the IRS to try and help our clients navigate all the letters they receive - many that are erroneous. Sometimes you win and get the help you need. Sometimes you lose and they hang up the phone because they are too busy to take our call - try again tomorrow.

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!
12/10/2021

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!

2022 contribution limits are set for retirement plans. Now is a good time to plan for your upcoming retirement contributions.

Now is the time to plan next year's retirement contributions.
12/10/2021

Now is the time to plan next year's retirement contributions.

2022 contribution limits are set for retirement plans. Now is a good time to plan for your upcoming retirement contributions.

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!
12/03/2021

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!

Here are 15 ideas that may reduce your tax bite for this year. But act soon as the year-end is fast approaching.

There are still a few weeks left in the year to reduce your tax obligation. Here are 15 great ideas.
12/03/2021

There are still a few weeks left in the year to reduce your tax obligation. Here are 15 great ideas.

Here are 15 ideas that may reduce your tax bite for this year. But act soon as the year-end is fast approaching.

12/01/2021

To help celebrate this holiday season and momentarily forget about potential supply shortage frustrations you may encounter while shopping, this month’s newsletter features a fun quiz about toy crazes from the past. This fun trip down memory lane is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Also read about....

Take our holiday quiz to test your expertise in past toy crazes! Also read about recent tax court cases that may be rele...
12/01/2021

Take our holiday quiz to test your expertise in past toy crazes! Also read about recent tax court cases that may be relevant to you, five great money tips and preparing for surprise business expenses.

To help celebrate this holiday season and momentarily forget about potential supply shortage frustrations you may encounter while shopping, this month’s newsletter features a fun quiz about toy crazes from the past. This fun trip down memory lane is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Also read about...

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!
11/26/2021

Take a minute to read our weekly tax tip!

One of the biggest contributions a taxpayer can make is to donate a used automobile. But if not careful, the value of a donated vehicle could be a lot lower than you think.

Donating your car can be a great tax deduction, while helping a worthwhile cause. But if you are not careful, your donat...
11/26/2021

Donating your car can be a great tax deduction, while helping a worthwhile cause. But if you are not careful, your donation value could be limited. Here is what you need to know.

One of the biggest contributions a taxpayer can make is to donate a used automobile. But if not careful, the value of a donated vehicle could be a lot lower than you think.

Address

7 North Street Suite 205
Pittsfield, MA
01201

Telephone

+14134647068

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