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Overview
Kathy Jeziorski joined ORBA’s Tax Group in 2014. She has experience in serving and consulting for individuals, partnerships and S Corporations. She also has experience with multi-state tax returns. Kathy is a member of the real estate industry group and also works with high-net-worth family groups, investment partnerships and a variety of service businesses.
Industries
Overview
Kathy Jeziorski joined ORBA’s Tax Group in 2014. She has experience in serving and consulting for individuals, partnerships and S Corporations. She also has experience with multi-state tax returns. Kathy is a member of the real estate industry group and also works with high-net-worth family groups, investment partnerships and a variety of service businesses.
Proactive
Kathy believes that relationship building plays a vital role in serving her clients. When there is open conversation, it is easier to identify and address the client’s true needs. Continuing education is also very important to Kathy, as it allows her to effectively inform her clients on tax matters affecting their businesses or individual tax matters.
Outside of the Office
Outside of the office, Kathy is a wife and mother to three sons. She likes spending time outdoors, traveling and taking long-distance road trips. She also enjoys crafting and event planning.
Languages
- Polish
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
Education
- B.S., Accountancy and Finance, DePaul University
Blogs
First-Year Bonus Depreciation and Section 179 Expensing: Watch Out for the Downsides
Many companies are eligible for tax write-offs for certain equipment purchases and building improvements. These write-offs can do wonders for a business’s cash flow, but whether to claim them is not always an easy decision. In some cases, there are advantages to following the regular depreciation rules. So it is critical to look at the […]
Is Bridge Financing Right for You?
Bridge loans can supply short-term financing before developers and investors cement long-term financing. Their popularity surged during and in the wake of the Great Recession — and that popularity has continued till this day. But if you are considering obtaining a bridge loan as part of a new deal or a refinancing, or for on-site […]
Mixing Business and Pleasure: Tax Implications of Personal Use Rental Properties
If you own a vacation home or other residence that you rent out to others when you are not using it, it is important to understand the tax treatment of these properties. In some cases, small adjustments in the mix of personal and rental use can have a significant impact. Three Scenarios Residential properties generally […]
Historic Tax Credit is Alive and Well
The Historic Tax Credit (HTC) for rehabilitating historic buildings survived the TCJA but is less beneficial than it was for projects completed before 2018.
Don’t Wait to Purchase Business Interruption Insurance
It is important for real estate businesses to have adequate insurance coverage, and you cannot just cover the property itself. Natural disasters, as well as utility failures, may render properties temporarily or permanently unusable. Business interruption insurance can help when you are unable to generate your usual income.
Keeping Your Properties Profitable
While the U.S. real estate market is currently enjoying an upswing in most areas, it has seen numerous downturns over the years. Whether the market is up or down, commercial property owners and investors continually look for ways to enhance profits. Here are some suggestions to consider.
Alternative Financial Metrics to Consider in Real Estate Purchases
When approaching each transaction, real estate professionals anticipate to achieve the best possible outcome. The property’s net operating income (NOI) is often the first metric they will assess in determining whether an investment is going to generate cash inflow. However, this metric will not be enough for a savvy investor. In most cases, investors need to evaluate the property’s highest and best use. This article discusses the fallbacks of NOI, as well as introduce two alternative financial metrics worth considering when investing in real estate property: Net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR).
Newsletters
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Summer 2024
ORBA’s Real Estate Group’s Spring Newsletter discusses the various legal and tax considerations of owning various types of real estate, including out of state residential rentals.
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Winter 2024
ORBA’s Real Estate Group’s Winter Newsletter discusses the potential impact of AI in the industry and outlines tax considerations for anyone interested in converting in their vacation home to their primary residence.
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Spring 2023
ORBA’s Real Estate Group’s Newsletter covers the tax incentives for keeping properties energy efficient and discusses the benefits of being a real estate professional as well as a few lesser-known methods to becoming one.
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Fall 2020
ORBA’s Real Estate Group’s Fall newsletter explains why now is the time to review outstanding leases and covers IRS’ proposed regulations on the changes made to Section 1031 (like-kind exchanges).
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Spring 2020
ORBA’s Real Estate Group’s Spring newsletter offers insight into cost segregation studies and explains how the “retail glitch” was corrected with passing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Real Estate Group Newsletter – Spring 2018
Is a General Partner Fund Right for Your Deal? JUSTIN SYLVAN, CPA The process to launch a private real estate fund involves navigating a variety of structural complexities and business challenges. As the real estate boom reaches new heights, real estate private equity sponsors are becoming increasingly constrained and looking for new ways to fund […]
News
Kathy Z. Jeziorski, CPA, Danielle E. Haseman, JD and David M. Bowman were mentioned in the media as having joined ORBA’s Tax Department. Reporting media include CNBC, MarketWatch, Chicago Business Journal, Chicago Business Commuter and American Business Television, to name a few.
CHICAGO – Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Kathy Z. Jeziorski, CPA, Danielle E. Haseman, JD and David M. Bowman to its Tax Department.
