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By Matthew Meksayo, December 3, 2024
So far, my experience has been top notch, informative, and responsive. Valuable insights into various strategies to set up my current and future business ventures in a streamlined and advantageous way.
By Piedad Henao Guerrero, November 11, 2024
Adrian provided excellent service, he was well prepared, easy to follow and provided useful recommendations specific to my tax situation. Highly recommend working with Keystone CPA!
By M.E., October 21, 2024
After spending time with Matt and 's program we learned what we needed to focus on for tax strategy and then took that information to our interviews with local CPA’s. My husband thought we were too small to use Matt & Amanda (2 investment properties at the time). But now we wish we would have gone through their workshops earlier because our first CPA did some things incorrectly and we didn’t have the knowledge to push back and politely educate him. Now we have a CPA that loves working with us and incorporates Keystone's tailored suggestions for our tax returns.
By Sara Robinson, October 18, 2024
We couldn't be happier with the service and expertise from the Keystone CPA team. Their attention to detail, deep knowledge of tax strategies, and personalized approach have saved us on time, money and stress! They go above and beyond to ensure you understand every step of the process and are so kind in helping teach you about all the confusing things that come with filing taxes. Highly recommend Amanda, Matt and their entire team!
By Amber Ramos, October 15, 2024
This team is very knowledgeable and highly responsive. Excellent accountants.
By Brad Bone, October 10, 2024
Excellent CPA who knows real estate investing very well. I’ve been a client for 9 years. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
By Adriana Braciak, October 6, 2024
Incredibly grateful to have taken the step forward with Keystone CPA. My tax planning session with Adrian Corona was outstanding—he identified key mistakes in my previous tax filing that my current CPA had made. I'm so relieved to have caught these errors now rather than later. The professionalism and insight from the entire Keystone CPA team have been exceptional, and I can't thank them enough. I'm excited to continue working with them in the future.
By Laura Pachon, September 26, 2024
I have been following the advice of Matt & Amanda Han, the co-owners of Keystone CPA, for years now. I have read all their books and participated in numerous LIVE webinar sessions. These sessions are totally interactive and inclusive for all attending. This was the first tax season that I was able, after learning multiple Real Estate Tax Strategies, to put their recommendations into practice. We FINALLY received a REFUND! I will continue to learn new strategies to grow my portfolio, from these knowledgable and extremely Tax Savvy Experts!! You should too! You can’t afford not to!
By Jihane Skaff, September 12, 2024
Excellent service from Keystone CPA!
We have been working with Keystone CPA for years, and we are thoroughly impressed. The whole team is professional and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations for complex tax laws. What stood out was their personalized service; they took the time to understand our unique situation and tailored their advice perfectly. Plus, they were timely and efficient, ensuring everything was completed well before deadlines.
We highly recommend Keystone CPA for anyone seeking reliable and effective accounting services!
We have been working with Keystone CPA for years, and we are thoroughly impressed. The whole team is professional and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations for complex tax laws. What stood out was their personalized service; they took the time to understand our unique situation and tailored their advice perfectly. Plus, they were timely and efficient, ensuring everything was completed well before deadlines.
We highly recommend Keystone CPA for anyone seeking reliable and effective accounting services!
By Tarek & Heather El Moussa, August 30, 2024
Both of us have been extremely happy working with Keystone CPA and Amanda Han on our tax planning for both personal and business. They saved us big time when they found some errors in our old tax returns. Thanks to them, we're able to claim our tax refunds and get our money back. We can't recommend them enough because we've finally found a tax team who truly specializes in tax planning and that we can trust with a specialty in real estate. Tarek El Moussa
By Paul Huang, August 24, 2024
The Keystone CPA team is awesome. What sets them apart is their professionalism, expertise, experience, and white glove service. They are real estate investors themselves so I can be confident that the tax strategies and customized planning we're implementing will deliver meaningful impact for me & my family. Everything is explained thoroughly with a clear action plan for us to execute. So happy to be working with Amanda, Matt, Ivoire, Jessica, and team!
By Sarah Weaver, August 14, 2024
I don’t know about you, but I do not like recommending anything unless I have personally tried it. Which is why I am excited to share that I have saved $72,000 on taxes thanks to Keystone CPA. After extensive research, I decided to work with Amanda Han and her team at Keystone CPA.
Here’s what I can tell you: after eight months of working with them, I have saved tens of thousands and have a better understanding of my tax plan not only for 2023 and 2024 but also for the next three to five years and beyond.
Here’s what I can tell you: after eight months of working with them, I have saved tens of thousands and have a better understanding of my tax plan not only for 2023 and 2024 but also for the next three to five years and beyond.
By Tony & Sara Robinson, August 12, 2024
We used a few different CPAs before moving over to Keystone, and the only regret I have is not starting with them from the beginning. Even with all of their experience and the amount of attention their business gets, they still go above and beyond to make me feel taken care of. Every email with a question gets a quick and thorough response. They really put their customers first. If you’re a real estate investor and want to pay less in taxes, Keystone is the only choice that makes sense
By Zhanna Albany, August 4, 2024
Amanda and Matt are the best in class for real estate investors.
By Erik Solverson, July 28, 2024
During my initial call with Keystone CPA, they quickly noticed a five-figure error in my latest tax return related to an old depreciation exclusion still carried by my current accounting firm. As such, that 45-minute call generated a 2.3x Return on Investment in Keystone's Strategic Tax Planning program, and I still have a full year of benefits remaining in the program. I highly recommend Keystone CPA to any real estate investors!
By Deb Tarasiewicz, Colorado Springs, CO on April 11, 2024
This is our first year as tax clients with Keystone CPA. We had a great experience and would highly recommend anyone who invests in Real Estate to contact Amanda, Matt and their fabulous team. The team at Keystone is very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to Real Estate and ways to help not only file, but also strategically plan to get the most out of your RE investments. Thank you Keystone!!!
By Laurie Kahal, Santa Monica, CA on April 9, 2024
I have been with Keystone for eight years and have always had a great experience. Their expertise and professionalism is top notch. I always know I am in good hands during tax season.
By Natasha Keck, Mountain View, CA on April 9, 2024
We've been working with Keystone for 9 years. They've got a solid process and competent people who are responsive and pleasant to work with.
By Spencer Richey, on March 19, 2024
Amanda is the best! I took her tax course last year and what I learned has saved us 5 figures in taxes already. Would highly recommend Amanda and her team for all your RE tax needs
By Ania Amador, on October 14, 2023
Amanda’s advice and insights have made a profound impact on our lives. We have uncovered strategic opportunities through our work with her which have transformed our business and will position us for sustained long-term success. There is a tremendous ROI when working with Amanda!
By Mike Neubauer, on October 13, 2023
Amanda, Matt and the Keystone team have become an indispensable part of our team since we first hired them for their Tax Strategy services. We are small time real estate investors looking to grow, and they understood exactly where we were and where we wanted to be. They looked through our tax returns and found ways to save us thousands and then provided us with ideas and strategies to position ourselves for growth. Not only that, but they treat us like we're the most important clients they have. They're always available to talk to and respond instantaneously on email, phone calls and even Instagram! We love being part of the Keystone family and honestly can't say enough good things about them!
By Devana Came, Eastvale, CA on September 9, 2023
We are so grateful to have found Amanda and her team we have a lot of moving pieces with our Realestate portfolio and she has been amazing in helping us re-organize our bookkeeping procedures and helping us create tax strategies. We had no idea how much we were missing out on tax savings. Highly recommend.
By Jacky Wilson, Honey Brook PA, on September 5, 2023
Amanda, Matt and their team are absolutely amazing to work with! Even in the thick of tax season their response times never skipped a beat. They are personable and make you feel like you are their only client. They even caught a few things that our previous team did not which in turn, paid for their services. I 100% recommend them to any investor looking for a top notch CPA firm.
By Brad Hughes, Hendersonville TN, on December 29, 2022
This course is worth the time and money, especially for beginners. Some folks in the course with me had high income W2s and/or a rental income empires. I have neither! Modest W2 with one STR. Using what I learning in Amanda and Matt's course, my federal income tax liability is zero, so it paid for itself many many times over. I want to stress that this course is indeed useful for individuals with advanced tax situations, but if you are just starting out and your tax situation is relatively simple (like mine), this course is even more valuable to you. Several of the tax discussions and strategies in the course are concepts beyond my earning/investment level, but as I grow and reach that level, I'll have the resources of this course to scale the right way. It's unreal how much I learned. Do yourself a favor and start out with guidance from the experts. You don't know what you don't know!
By Rima R., on December 27, 2022
I was hesitant to do the Tax Strategic Program, afraid it would be "over my head", but so glad that I did. Matt and Amanda were amazing and awesome! Modules, books, presentation they took out complication and made it easier to understand. Their Q&A sessions were very informative, answered all questions asked simply but detailed, opportunity to hear other attendee's questions not just your own. Matt & Amanda explained and taught how it works, to plan & prepare for the strategies, recording/documenting the tax strategies, and more all necessary to benefit on tax savings as a real estate investor. They are available for questions and information, great customer service. Valuable program and books, highly recommend to anyone! Lastly "Just do it!" Knowledge is key to success, Matt & Amanda thank you so very much!
By Jean Haisch, Coral Gables FL on December 19, 2022
I really appreciated Amanda and Matt’s Tax Strategies program. I learned a lot more about what I need to do to beef up my Real Estate Pro status, when and how to pursue cost segregation studies, and how to change my facts to take advantage of tax incentives for real estate investors. Would recommend!
By Rob & Jennifer Davidson, Danville CA on December 16, 2022
Valuable program to ensure we're maximizing real estate tax saving strategies and properly documenting our activities, the forms and worksheets are very helpful. Through this program and the two books, we have increased knowledge and confidence to make better planning decisions, working with our CPA to reduce tax liability.
By Kurt Wolf, Springfield MO on October 11, 2022
Can't say enough about Matt, Amanda, and the Tax Saving Strategies course. I was aware of many of the strategies covered in the course, but to have it all laid out in a clear and concise manner and the opportunity to ask questions on anything needing follow up was invaluable. I would recommend for any investors looking to maximize their tax benefits.
By Marlene Marti on October 5, 2022
I cannot express the gratitude I feel for the advice Amanda has provided and Matt's expertise. Being a Real Estate Professional combined with the cost segregation and accelerated depreciation strategies lowered our taxable income by mid six figures and produces a six-figure tax refund. This will help us grow our real estate portfolio even further. Thank you, Amanda, Matt and the Keystone team!!!
By John & Diana F., Delaware OH on September 30, 2022
Don’t Go It Alone, Take This! As real estate investor guppies fresh out of water, reading Matt & Amanda’s books & taking their tax planning courses have been nothing short of a breath of fresh air. Like many W2 employees, we’ve felt the pangs of the stock market dip and wanted to stop the bleeding so we can salvage what’s left of our nest egg so we can leave a legacy for our spawns. Finding Matt & Amanda was exactly what we needed at precisely the right time. They have a real knack for breaking down the most mundane topics known to humans and deliver it in fresh, hot, nicely cut, bite-sized pieces of gold goodness so that us mere-mortals can carry on with our lives and continue saving the world & our nest egg from dying a miserable death. Matt’s direct and easy-to-understand explanations coupled with Amanda’s sage-like advice about the importance of claiming depreciation & income-shifting as well as qualifications for doing cost-segregation analysis was mind-blowing! I don’t know how they’re able to make 6 weeks of material go by so quickly and still leave us curious for even more strategies & tactics, but they managed to do it with grace & patience. Thus proving: You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to real estate investing. But once you take this course, a whole new world of nerdy goodness opens up to you & let’s you reap the rewards unlike any other. Best of luck to all of you & may you reap all of the riches & spread your wealth with your newfound fountain of knowledge in Matt & Amanda’s Tax Planning books & courses. You won’t regret it!
By Victoria H., Hollister CA on September 29, 2022
The class was very educational and easy to follow. Amanda and Matt are great at breaking down your questions when they understand your situation. A lot of questions I did not ask were answered because other people asked which was so helpful. Amanda and Matt took the time to answer each person's questions without making it feel rushed even when the list of questions seemed long. Thank you both!
By Mathis Chazanov, Los Angeles CA on September 24, 2022
The talks were friendly, informative and easily understandable. We liked the way you presented the material first in prerecorded talks, then allowed for questions and discussions during the live session. The material was thorough. I can say I finally understand depreciation, at least a little.
By Lynne L., Camarillo CA on September 24, 2022
If you're interested in maximizing profits from real estate investments legally and properly, this is the best way. Tons of great strategies and information. Weekly Q + A's allowed me to get my own questions answered as well as hear answers to questions I didn't know enough to ask. Excellent materials and references are included. Highly recommend Amanda and Matt.
By Theresa Lally, Oceanside CA on September 23, 2022
This course has two parts: a weekly video module that one views online followed by a live zoom QA session. Before taking the course, I read both Keystone CPA tax books and that helped me understand and apply the information from each weekly video module and zoom QA session to my rental investment goals. As such, I highly recommend reading the books beforehand and, if possible, reread each chapter after the weekly video module because the books seem to cover more details than the video modules, which are extremely helpful, but presented very quickly. As for the weekly live zoom QA sessions, they really helped apply what was in the books and videos to each participant's specific situation, and I think everyone found ways to save on their taxes after each session! Also, the class seemed to be limited in size, which gave everyone a chance to ask and get answers to specific scenarios; a definite learning experience for us all. I really appreciated the fact that we could ask questions during class via the zoom chat feature even if one was not able to post a question to the site beforehand because sometimes the class conversations sparked even more questions. Another added feature was the QA sessions were all recorded, so if one could not make the live session, it could be accessed at a later time. Finally, I found that all the supporting materials that were available to download in each weekly module really helped me to organize my rental-related expenses....a big plus! Overall, a great learning and investment experience!
By Mina Y., Phoenix AZ on September 22, 2022
One of the most informative experience. Love them!
By Jennifer Buchholz, Darien CT on September 22, 2022
This course was amazing and money very well spent. The amount of information in the videos is incredible and they are both so generous and patient with their time. I learned so much, thank you!!
By Laurie Phillips, Richmond VA on September 7, 2022
I took the strategic tax planning course. I thought I was pretty up to speed on tax rules but in the very first week what they taught saved me over $3,000 in taxes. Amanda and Matt are THE experts and if you're looking for someone who really understands real estate investing, you've found them here.
By Sehrish Kamal, Katy TX on August 4, 2022
This was our first year working with Amanda and her team and we are very happy with our choice. We are physicians and real estate investors. Amanda provided us with wonderful guidance for our tax planning and that helped us save tremendously on our taxes. We would give our highest recommendation to Amanda and her team for tax planning and filing. She is incredible at suggesting various real estate avenues for capital utilization thereby decreasing tax burden. Her books and her services are recommended to all high income professionals.
By Tyler Welch, Portsmouth NH on July 29, 2022
Amanda is knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. She has helped me reduce my tax burden significantly. I am truly grateful.
By Christian Solorzano, Mooresville NC on July 20, 2022
The strategic tax savings program was exceptional. Amanda and Matt have done an incredible job with structuring and sequencing the program to best communicate and teach real estate investors.
By Pablo Gomez, Cleveland OH on April 12, 2022
The Strategic Tax Savings Program exceeded our expectations. Two weeks in, and the investment in this course had already paid off. Thank you for making a dry topic like tax education something fun, interesting, and even intriguing! The patience with which you guys answered every one of our inquiries—often repeated questions...—was much appreciated. Looking forward to keeping learning from you guys to help us better strategize for the future!
By Rick & Deb T., CO on April 11, 2022
Matt and Amanda are great! They take complicated tax topics and make them easier to understand. We feel confident that we will be able to apply the tax strategies we learned in this class TODAY!
By Tuan Huynh, North Hills CA March 5, 2022
Matt and Amanda serve as your personal coaches. They will guide you on how to plan and implement tax strategies that significantly reduces your taxable income through deductions, appreciation, depreciation. These live meeting are not just generic information that be obtained through simple Google Searches. Amanda and Matt were answering questions that were relevant to participants’ personal tax and financial situations. The Strategic Tax Planning Course was simple yet comprehensive, engaging and interactive, and most importantly, it provided a wealth of information that will propel your real estate business to success. Is it worth it? It is priceless! Read more...
By Kathleen and Jeff Hassel, Kingwood TX Feb 28, 2022
Wonderful class that would work for beginner to more advanced real estate investor. Matt and Amanda are quick to respond and very approachable!
By Denden Tekeste, San Diego CA Feb 23, 2022
I was looking for a Tax strategist when I ran into Amanda and Matt at Bigger Pockets podcast. At first, I thought it was more geared for someone who wants to become a CPA or had previous CPA experience. After meeting with Ivoire, I was sold! Not because of the 100% money guarantee but with the content of materials covered in this 6 weeks course. 1 weeks later, I learned a lot on maximizing my tax deduction that made it all worth the investment. Every week there was something new to learn. I love how the video clips are short and straight to the point, learning from other classmate questions during our live Q&A, and not to mention all the cheat sheets that comes with this class! Amanda and Matt have a lot of experience in real estate and I'm grateful to have gone through this class. Great investment!!!
By Vanessa Shields, Vista CA Feb 23, 2022
I never thought I would ever say I would be interested in taxes or even enjoy learning about them but thanks to the both of you I actually do! Instead of fearing them, I look forward to incorporating what I've learned over the coming years. It is eye-opening learning all of this, so thank you.
By Angella Raisian, Palmdale CA on Feb 13, 2022
Amanda and Matt are both real estate investors, so they know exactly what it takes to to have rental properties and how to save money on taxes. I have had other CPAs who just "didn't get it". Love them, and all their tax advice!
By Marcelino Latina, Rancho Cucamonga CA on Feb 10, 2022
My wife and I are very thankful to have worked with Amanda and Matt at Keystone. Their insight, guidance, and experience have opened up new doors and possibilities we did not think were possible in regards to securing our family's financial future. Their proactive tax planning and strategies made taxes surprisingly fun
By Katy Lee, Sunnyvale CA on Jan 7, 2022
Amanda and Matt are very knowledgeable. Their books are easy to read and great reference information. They aren't a program where they sell you in and delegate to someone else to engage with you - the sessions were live. They sincerely take the time to go through everyone's questions on the call and you never feel rushed. They are also very responsive through email. They were the break through we were looking for to accelerate our corporate retirement, maximize through our real estate business, and just down to earth real people! They are legit.
By Allison Keib, Gainsvoort NY on Dec 16, 2021
The Tax Savings program was undeniably worth the investment. Matt and Amanda are so knowledgeable about tax strategies specific to real estate investors, which sets them apart from tax preparers who may be less familiar with that specialized niche. They share advanced concepts and tools we will immediately apply to our business. We feel we will save thousands of dollars in taxes every year going forward because of this course. Thank you Matt and Amanda!
By Marci Mayes, Willis TX on Dec 15, 2021
I took the Strategic Tax Savings Program from Amanda and Matt. I registered for the course after it had already started. Amanda and Matt allowed me to join late. I am truly thankful. The course is full of detailed information, and there is plenty of time to ask questions during the Live Q&A. I highly recommend this course for all real estate investors.
By Colin Wu, Ontario CA on Dec 1, 2021
I am a commercial real estate agent navigating the tax-saving strategies for real estate investment and my real estate professional career. Through attending this program, I was able to get my specific questions answered by Amanda and Matt in weekly Live Q&A meetings. What makes this program even more valuable is that I had the opportunity to expand my real estate knowledge in terms of tax from other investors' questions and Amanda & Matt's advice. This is a very practical program and it's very beneficial to real estate investors who are exploring tax-deduction strategies for their real estate investment. What you learn from this program will save you tons of money in the long run.
We took the tax strategy course with Amanda and Matt. We are SO grateful to them for the incredibly valuable information they provided. They did an excellent job of designing the course materials, such that the components of tax planning are easy to understand. They also did a great job of answering our many detailed and varied questions. They have a knack for breaking down complex material and explaining it very clearly. They also provided many helpful files and resources to help us implement what they teach. We feel empowered with our knowledge, not only to take appropriate actions throughout the year to maximize tax savings, but also to know what to look for on our return to make sure we are taking advantage of all the tax benefits that sometimes, even tax professionals can miss. They are organized, caring, and fun! This course will pay for itself several times over!!
By Susan Hawken, Santa Ana CA on Nov 29, 2021
I was hesitant to purchase this program because I'm a retired CPA but I am pleasantly surprised by how much I'm learning each week. I will save about $5,000 in taxes this year by applying the information. It also doesn't matter the tax knowledge you have when starting everyone gets their questions answered and it's interesting hearing about other people's real estate deals. They gave me ideas too!
By Stacy Uybico, Corte Madera CA on Nov 10,2021
This program is essential for anyone with real estate investments or who is seriously considering fitting real estate into their investment portfolio. Completing this program has given me the confidence and knowledge to execute all the necessary steps to do real estate investing optimally! Now I know what I need to do-which type of real estate to buy, what entities and asset protection to set up and how to maximize use of my retirement accounts. Amanda and Matt share such valuable information in a friendly easy to understand format and will patiently answer all your questions and support your journey. I also found it valuable that they share their recommendations for other top notch professionals you can work with to create your team. Thanks Amanda and Matt!
By Ray Zhao, Temple City CA on Nov 5, 2021
Hello Amanda and Matt, Thank you so much for a great program! My wife and I have learned so much from you during last two months. We read your books and listened to them at least 5 times. It has been a great eye-opening experience for us as real estate investors. I have told many friends about your books and webinars. The material is easy to digest and informative. Live Q&A is well organized. Again, Thank you so much!
By Kirti Agarwal, Mason OH on Oct 28, 2021
I am nearing the end of the course and volunteered to write the review as I feel so grateful to this course for all the invaluable information. I am totally new to Real Estate investing and signed up for this course as I heard about Amanda and Matt from my mentors - Leti and Kenji and I have no regrets. I liked the structure of the course a lot and how they go step by step each week from the basic key concepts to advanced level of tax planning. They address each and every question one on one exhaustively and make the Q and A session a lot of fun and interactive. I personally feel that they put in a lot of time in the videos and the slides are very helpful. Its personally hard for me to sit and focus and learn so I like the short videos and the downloadable contents. Last but not least, they have a great team and Ivoire has been exceptionally helpful. All my emails get addressed (even over the weekends) and each and every question I have asked gets answered.
By Danielle Polen, Washington DC on October 28, 2021
I first heard Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland of Keystone CPA discussing tax strategies for real estate investors on a podcast and I was immediately impressed by the depth of their knowledge. I subsequently purchased their two excellent books, and later learned about their Strategic Tax Savings Program. In short, the Program was one of the best investments I've ever made! The content is top-notch, is organized into easily digestible modules, and is supplemented by invaluable live Q&As with Amanda and Matt. I would highly recommend the Strategic Tax Savings Program to any level of real estate investor, including those still contemplating their first deal. I only wish I would have found Amanda and Matt sooner in my own real estate journey! Thank you, Keystone!
By Marcus and Liz Fong, Chula Vista CA on October 14, 2021
Just reviewed quickly our 2020 tax return.......that is such great news. I just wanted to say thank you so much for looking out for our best interests and helping us move into a smarter tax strategy. I/we really appreciate the depth of your knowledge and experience, and impacting our lives in a positive way. Thank you for being such great partners and staying vigilant on our behalf.
By Robb Stubenvoll, Orono MN, on September 23, 2021
Amanda and Matt are absolute rockstars. I learned so much in this program and would recommend it to everyone! It doesn't matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, as the content applies to everyone. My favorite aspect about the program is how Amanda and Matt articulate these complicated tax strategies down to a level that is very easy to understand in their videos. Then, they do a live Q/A so you can ask your specific questions about your current situation. Most other programs will have videos/content but not live Q/A. I also really enjoyed hearing other member's questions during the Q/A and learn from their real estate investing.
By Courtney Hill, on September 13, 2021
The course gave an incredibly solid foundation and advanced strategies for real estate taxes. Worth every penny.
By Ann Foster, Barrington RI, on August 05, 2021
By Cody Chong, Point Pleasant NJ, on August 02, 2021
This program with Amanda & Matt more than surpassed my expectations and definitely worth the investment. Would highly recommend it to any property investors regardless of where they are in their real estate journey.
By Crystal St. Clair, Bethesda MD, on June 09, 2021
This tax savings course has been so helpful and informative. The best part is the Live Q&A. Matt and Amanda are so down to earth and explain tax lingo using easy, everyday scenarios. Thank you so much for creating this course. I'm so excited to take my tax savings to the next level. Highly recommend!
By Lisa Z., on Feb 28, 2021
Amanda and Matt’s tax program was just what we needed to learn the key tax savings strategies related to real estate. Their modules were easy to understand and their live Q&A was well-run and interactive. Amanda and Matt are true experts in their field and on top of it, they are super friendly, approachable, and patient! We look forward to continuing to work with them
By Ryan Bartle , FPO AP, on Feb 14 2021
My wife and I are both in the medical field and in the Military. We have been very fortunate and luckily own a few rental properties however we are stationed overseas and are relatively hands off. We decided that our taxes were becoming more complicated and that we needed to find someone specialized in real estate to help. Fortunately we found Keystone and we purchased and read both of their tax strategy books and absolutely loved them. The books were very easy to read and very applicable. We began to see all the tax savings we were missing out on and wanted to learn more. We signed up for Keystone’s tax strategy course and haven’t looked back! We are hoping to work with Matt and Amanda for a long time to come!
By Chad Biagini, Dallas TX, Feb 12, 2021
We’ve been on the strategic tax program with Keystone, which was incredibly helpful on our financial journey. I’m amazed at how little I knew (and how little my own accountants knew) about real estate tax planning and savings. Thank you, Keystone!!
By Shah Sirajee, Mountain House CA, on Dec 28 2020
I have recently completed the 'Strategic Tax Savings Program' offered by Keystone CPA. I recently broke into real estate & I am so grateful that I signed up for this highly educational course by Amanda & Matt themselves. I have to tell you it was worth every penny & every second. I learned so many different ways of maximizing deduction, profit extraction, using retirement funds for real estate etc. They are so detailed, have deep grasp on current laws, so humble & patient with all kinds of questions from participants. If you are looking for Real Estate Tax Strategies, look no more. Learn from the best. Amanda & Matt are truly the best in this industry!!
By Hsiao Lee, Las Vegas NV, on Dec 22 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and am so happy I finally learned what I need to do to save on my taxes. The live QA was extremely helpful.
by Katrina Mateo ,Rancho Cucamonga CA, on Nov 17 2020
I LOVE the class! Learned a lot from it. Currently applying the strategies I've learned to my business/tax planning. It's exactly what I've been looking for. Wish I did this class sooner. The classes were very straightforward which I love, very informative and easy to follow/understand.
by Kirsten L. ,Solano Beach CA, on Nov 17 2020
Taking a deeper dive into real estate, getting connected with Keystone, and taking the course has led to a change in my perspective. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be saying that about a tax course! Thank you again for an AMAZING course. I never thought tax strategies could be so fun!
by Jason Fitzwater on Nov 12 2020
The program has been a great learning tool for me. The topics are perfectly laid out for someone at the beginning of their investing journey and those looking to fine tune their tax strategies. The downloadable resource tools were extremely helpful filling in the gaps on several of the topics.
by Tim V. on Nov 6 2020
I was not looking for a course to take, but when I read the brief explanation of what it offered, I found myself saying that this sounded really good to me. Often times I would just skip over an opportunity like this but this time I jumped in. As it turns out, it is every bit as good and enjoyable as I could have hoped for. Your method of delivering the subject matter and the knowledge of the subjects are absolutely the best in my opinion.
by Becky F. on Oct 10 2020
Thank you Amanda and Matt for this course. It was really informative to have you both bring the materials from your books alive and to allow us to bring our questions to you and get your take on it. Thank you for being so patient and thorough with your answers as well.
by Chris S. on Sep 30 2020
We have had the pleasure of taking the Keystone Strategic Tax Savings Program and have worked Amanda on some real estate tax planning.
First the Strategic Tax Savings program: The course is laid out very well, with weekly bite-sized topics. Each week there is a series of videos and handouts. Also, there is a weekly live Q&A with Matt and Amanda. These have been amazingly valuable. I would say this is one of the best online courses I have taken. I've learned a lot that will help me save money on taxes and also structure my real estate business advantageously.
We also have had some consultations by email and phone with Amanda on our specific situation. She answered our questions in such a detailed way that we are actually very relieved after speaking with her! She allowed us to make some informed decisions that up until that discussion, we were unsure about.
My wife and I cannot endorse Keystone enough. They have really helped us save money and avoid pitfalls.
First the Strategic Tax Savings program: The course is laid out very well, with weekly bite-sized topics. Each week there is a series of videos and handouts. Also, there is a weekly live Q&A with Matt and Amanda. These have been amazingly valuable. I would say this is one of the best online courses I have taken. I've learned a lot that will help me save money on taxes and also structure my real estate business advantageously.
We also have had some consultations by email and phone with Amanda on our specific situation. She answered our questions in such a detailed way that we are actually very relieved after speaking with her! She allowed us to make some informed decisions that up until that discussion, we were unsure about.
My wife and I cannot endorse Keystone enough. They have really helped us save money and avoid pitfalls.
by CL on Aug 26 2020
I first discovered Keystone CPA via BiggerPockets. Some of the strategies were just so intriguing that I couldn't help but get their first book to learn more. The book ended up so fun to go through (and how often do you say "fun" when it comes to taxes?), and it just got my mind thinking and wondering about how I could implement some of these strategies to my personal situation.
As a new real estate investor, I decided to at least reach out and find out what Keystone could do for me, and if it would even be worth partnering up this early in the game. Long story short, I'm so glad I did it, and haven't looked back since.
All my interactions with Keystone have been pleasant, informative, helpful, and (once again) actually fun! They manage to motivate me as I deep dive and learn about different areas of tax planning, and its exciting every time a new strategy is implemented.
I can always count on Amanda to promptly address all my questions, regardless of how small (and dumb) they are, and this has gone a long way in this initial state of getting into real estate as I properly set things up. This combination of knowledgeable, responsible, responsive makes them a true asset, and an integral part of your real estate team. I highly recommend them!
As a new real estate investor, I decided to at least reach out and find out what Keystone could do for me, and if it would even be worth partnering up this early in the game. Long story short, I'm so glad I did it, and haven't looked back since.
All my interactions with Keystone have been pleasant, informative, helpful, and (once again) actually fun! They manage to motivate me as I deep dive and learn about different areas of tax planning, and its exciting every time a new strategy is implemented.
I can always count on Amanda to promptly address all my questions, regardless of how small (and dumb) they are, and this has gone a long way in this initial state of getting into real estate as I properly set things up. This combination of knowledgeable, responsible, responsive makes them a true asset, and an integral part of your real estate team. I highly recommend them!
by Kelly on Apr 2 2020
If you're looking for tax strategy and answers to real estate tax questions, Amanda and Keystone CPA is your one stop shop. My experience has been that they're really responsive, care that you're getting the information that you need to make the right decision, and are always very informed about the latest changes (large and small). I heard Amanda on Bigger Pockets and decided to take the plunge with Keystone and I wouldn't have done anything differently. Totally worth it to have a member of my team that is so established and carries a certain level of clout. Highly recommend!
by Erin Bergman on Feb 25 2020
I feel grateful for keystone CPA. I learned about keystone from udirect and am really so happy about both places! I think both of these places have been incredible investments for me and I have learned so many interesting things. I have made back my money 10 fold from what I have spent for services, not to mention the amount of knowledge I have gained. In addition, clearly keystone has an incredible amount of knowledge and passion for real estate taxes. This is my 6th tax season with keystone. I absolutely appreciate them and trust their advise for what I think are more complicated tax questions. I don't know what I would do without them. They also make taxes so easy to understand and the first book they wrote is really fun to read even though I don't think taxes are a favorite subject of mine personally. In addition, I have to add the service they provide is incredible. I just asked Amanda a question at around 9:30 pm and she responded immediately with a link I needed. Getting service like this is unmatched by any other accounting firm.
by Mariposa Strong on Mar 19 2019
I originally contacted Keystone CPA a few years ago when I discovered them via BiggerPockets. My CPA at the time basically became non responsive once I started asking him about using my retirement to invest.
I reached out to Keystone and spoke with a gal named Ivoire and she was super helpful even discussed some innovative ideas for me at that time. I felt so relieved to finally speak with someone who not only wanted to help but who understood where I was trying to "go". At that point I was behind on filing my 2016 taxes bc I had decided to not allow my old CPA to file so unfortunately that was not a service Keystone could assist me with at that time. Ivoire was very kind in letting me know and gave me a referral to another CPA who could at least file for me and she encouraged me to contact her back once the return was filed so that keystone could work with me for planning and then file next year's returns also.
Fast Forward to last week when I received my finalized return from my existing tax preparer -which I ended up using my Aunt and Uncle's CPA for the past couple of years bc they have a lot of real estate too and that was NOT the best idea- I know im not the most knowledgeable about taxes but even I was able to see some huge mistakes that basically totals to nearly $90k in taxes owed!! My CPA clearly was NOT knowledgeable in the ways I'd been led to believe especially when something basic like Depreciation was missed!!
In a moment of sheer despair I reached back out to Keystone CPA. It was the best feeling having Ivoire answer my call I never forgot how kind she was the first time I called over 3 years ago! I couldn't believe she remembered me and even had the original notes she made the first time we spoke so that made it even easier all I had to do was give her some updates on what has changed since the last time we spoke... talk about efficiency!
I had an excellent experience speaking with Ivoire to say the very least. Our consultation call was so exactly what I had been searching for! She was informative, straightforward, so understanding and really listened to my needs. She clearly communicated with a very professional demeanor but at the same time had some personality and made sure to get a sense on my personality too which is important and definitely makes talking about taxes a lot less boring haha! I could not be more thankful that she really eased my stress level at that point and made me feel confident in what Amanda, Matt and the whole team at Keystone can do for me as a new client this year.
I reached out to Keystone and spoke with a gal named Ivoire and she was super helpful even discussed some innovative ideas for me at that time. I felt so relieved to finally speak with someone who not only wanted to help but who understood where I was trying to "go". At that point I was behind on filing my 2016 taxes bc I had decided to not allow my old CPA to file so unfortunately that was not a service Keystone could assist me with at that time. Ivoire was very kind in letting me know and gave me a referral to another CPA who could at least file for me and she encouraged me to contact her back once the return was filed so that keystone could work with me for planning and then file next year's returns also.
Fast Forward to last week when I received my finalized return from my existing tax preparer -which I ended up using my Aunt and Uncle's CPA for the past couple of years bc they have a lot of real estate too and that was NOT the best idea- I know im not the most knowledgeable about taxes but even I was able to see some huge mistakes that basically totals to nearly $90k in taxes owed!! My CPA clearly was NOT knowledgeable in the ways I'd been led to believe especially when something basic like Depreciation was missed!!
In a moment of sheer despair I reached back out to Keystone CPA. It was the best feeling having Ivoire answer my call I never forgot how kind she was the first time I called over 3 years ago! I couldn't believe she remembered me and even had the original notes she made the first time we spoke so that made it even easier all I had to do was give her some updates on what has changed since the last time we spoke... talk about efficiency!
I had an excellent experience speaking with Ivoire to say the very least. Our consultation call was so exactly what I had been searching for! She was informative, straightforward, so understanding and really listened to my needs. She clearly communicated with a very professional demeanor but at the same time had some personality and made sure to get a sense on my personality too which is important and definitely makes talking about taxes a lot less boring haha! I could not be more thankful that she really eased my stress level at that point and made me feel confident in what Amanda, Matt and the whole team at Keystone can do for me as a new client this year.