Mitchell Kopelman
Tax Practice Co-Chair and Partner-in-Charge of Aprio’s Technology and Blockchain Practice, serving international technology clients
(404) 898-8231
Who I work with
I work with domestic and multinational clients in a range of industries, including software, gaming, clean tech, fintech, healthcare IT and manufacturing. From pre-revenue startups to growing companies preparing for liquidity events, I help business owners and C-level executives achieve their business objectives.
My specialty
I provide innovative tax strategies that increase profitability and support rapid growth across the business lifecycle. My expertise includes tax structuring, financial and tax due diligence and analysis of business combination transactional accounting. I have extensive experience with:
- Federal and state R&D tax credits
- Inbound and outbound global tax matters
- Transfer pricing
- Joint ventures
- Stock options
- Blockchain and crypto tax, accounting and audit
Results I have delivered
I successfully manage a growing team of 350+ tax and accounting advisors in the completion of thousands of returns annually. We deliver the technical expertise and breadth of service our clients expect with a high-touch, attentive client experience.
Unique things about me
I worked my way through college, starting out with odd jobs my freshman year. By my sophomore year, I started my career in the accounting profession and worked at a small CPA firm through graduation.
On the lighter side, I am a huge Star Trek fan. The original series, Next Generation and recent movies are all great in my eyes. I just love the depth of the story.
When I'm not working
I love spending time with my family, and I am an active member of the Jewish community. I love the beach and, when given the chance, I love to set sail.
Affiliations
I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the School of Accountancy at Georgia State University in Atlanta.
I have been ranked in the “Top 10 Accounting Professionals in Georgia” by The Academy of Public Accounting Professionals and my professional affiliations include:
- Southern Capital Forum – Treasurer
- Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – Board of advisors and Technology Marketing Council
- American-Israel Business Connector (Conexx) – Board member and former executive committee member
- Alef Fund, Inc. – Past president and board member
Mitchell Kopelman
RESOURCES
Articles
- The Bad News Not Being Reported on the Demise of the Build Back Better Act
- The Infrastructure Bill Proposes Big Changes for the Crypto World. Here’s What You Need to Know.
- Basis, That is the Question! If Not Now, When?
- Tax Implications of PPP Funds Finally Align with Congressional Intent
- Technology and the American Healthcare Revolution
- 3 Tech Growth Strategies For 2021 To Navigate Uncertainty
- New Virtual Currency Tax Reporting and Compliance Measures Imminent
- Got Crypto? The IRS Doubles Down on Cryptocurrency Income
- What’s All the Talk About a $10 Million Tax-Free Capital Gain?
- Are Virtual Currency Airdrops Really Taxable? IRS Clarifies New Tax & Reporting Requirements
- Are Virtual Game Economies Now Taxable? The IRS Clarifies Reporting Requirements for Virtual Currencies in Online Gaming
- New In-Person Meetings with Revenue Officers Aim to Encourage Compliance… But What Are the Risks?
Additional thought leadership
- IRS Aims to Expose Cryptocurrency-related Income with New Question on Form 1040
- IRS Releases New Guidance on Taxability for Certain Virtual Currency Transactions
- IRS Tax Notices 6173, 6174, and 6174-A, What They Mean and What To Do.
- IRS Waives Penalty for Taxpayers with At Least 80% of Total Tax Liability in 2018
- Should Cryptocurrency Consulting Be the Next Phase in Your Accounting Career?
- Bigger than blockchain
- From Startup to Success: Tax Strategies for Tech
- Cryptocurrency and Taxes: The Impact of Mining, Spending and Trading
- Video: Spotlight on Stock Options