Mitchell Kopelman
Partner serving International Technology and Blockchain clients at Aprio
(404) 898-8231
Who I work with
As Partner-in-Charge of Aprio’s Technology & Blockchain group and Tax Practice, I work with clients in industries including software, gaming, clean tech, fintech, digital healthcare, biotech, blockchain, 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 specialize in providing innovative tax strategies that leverage federal and state Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits. My expertise includes tax structuring, financial and tax due diligence and analysis of business combination transactional accounting. I also have extensive experience advising domestic and international companies on:
- Inbound and outbound global tax matters
- Transfer pricing
- Joint ventures
- Stock options
- Blockchain and crypto tax, accounting and audit
Unique things about me
- I led the development of Aprio’s rapidly growing Blockchain Consulting group.
- I have been ranked in the Top 10 Accounting Professionals in Georgia by The Academy of Public Accounting Professionals.
- I am an avid science fiction and Star Trek fan.
What I do when I'm not working
I write articles and speak on business topics including M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions; equity incentives; tax regulations and crypto accounting. I am also active in the following professional and community organizations:
- 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
- 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