Gursey Schneider LLP

Congratulations to Tax Partners Brian Gray and Yishai Kabaker on being named 2026 “Top 100 Accountants” by the Los Angeles Business Journal! We applaud their unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their goals through tailored income and estate tax planning designed to preserve wealth and support long-term success, and hope all the honorees had a fantastic time celebrating at the Top 100 Accountants reception.

To view their full profiles in the feature, visit here:https://labusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Top-Accts_opt.pdf

Gursey Schneider extends our gratitude to our veterans, active military members, and their families for their courage and dedication.

Gary Krausz, Mario Massoud, and Jenna Nguyen will present “CTAPP Compliance Reviews: What to Expect, Common Findings, and How You Need to Prepare,” to the Beverly Hills Bar Association via Zoom on Thursday, May 28, at 4:00 PM Pacific. As one of the few approved audit firms authorized to provide attestation services for the State Bar’s rollout of the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) audit requirements, Gursey Schneider’s audit team will help attorneys and legal professionals best prepare to navigate the new compliance obligations.

To register for the webinar, visit: https://www.tfaforms.com/forms/view/5180878/?tfa_dbWorkflowId=7176&tfa_dbWorkflowStep=0&tfa_dbWorkflowControl=e46bd72b10e95f95d91d6253cce51725&id=701Ro000015AMAL&eid=

Tax Partner Ben Hoy spoke with Law360 about the itemized deduction for wagering losses, which could eat into profits for professional gamblers and those looking to make bets on major events like the Kentucky Derby and NBA finals. Read the article here (subscription required): https://www.law360.com/tax-authority/articles/2465424/little-known-gambling-tax-could-upend-boom-in-us-betting

Gursey Schneider’s Audit team members had a wonderful time volunteering at A Place Called Home’s Career Fair and Boutique day. On days like these, we are so honored to give back to our communities and help empower the young people of South Los Angeles.

With April 15 approaching, Tax Partner Yishai Kabaker spoke to USA TODAY about the decision to file for an extension. Read the article here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2026/04/12/how-to-file-irs-tax-extension/89554628007/

As debate over California’s highly controversial billionaire tax continues, Brian Gray spoke with Fox Business about how residents of the state are reacting to the potential change.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/billionaires-businesses-fuel-growing-exodus-from-blue-states

Gursey Schneider extends its congratulations to Kristina Fujisaki and William Wu, who have been honored as “Leaders of Influence: Minority CPAs” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. To read their full profiles, which highlight their expertise and the dedication Tina and Will bring to their clients and their respective fields, view the feature here:https://labusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LOI-Minority-CPAs_opt.pdf

Yishai Kabaker’s article “California taxpayers confront a new tax reality,” published by The Coast News, describes the challenges and opportunities ahead for taxpayers during the first full calendar year under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Read the full article here: https://thecoastnews.com/op-ed-california-taxpayers-confront-a-new-tax-reality/

Check out Anastasia Atamanchuk’s article, “Smart tax planning tips for women building wealth” in The Business Journals’ Bizwomen vertical for valuable advice on mastering proactive and strategic tax planning year-round. https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2026/03/smart-tax-planning-tips-for-women-building-wealth.html

With more taxpayers turning to Claude and ChatGPT for advice, Michael Geller spoke with Bloomberg Tax about whether AI and taxes truly mix. Read the full article here (subscription required): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-18/claude-and-chatgpt-tax-prep-is-here-use-caution