Manager
847.580.4100 x112
cbutcher@koscpa.com
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As a tax manager, Christie concentrates on tax compliance for all types of closely held businesses and individuals. She routinely works with business industries such as construction, manufacturing and wholesalers, professional service firms, real estate and retail She also works in the area of trusts and estate planning, including preparation of gift tax returns, estate tax returns, trust and estate income tax returns
In addition, Christie assists individuals in a divorce proceeding helping to allocate support payments into taxable alimony and nontaxable child support, aid in determining the value of the property settlement and tax attributes, and work out the post divorce budgets and cash flow. She also serves as a panel member for Athena PowerLink – Lake County. Athena PowerLink is an organization that provides women business owners with answers to their questions and the advice they need to grow their business.
She started her accounting career with a medium sized Chicago accounting firm which merged with a large accounting firm. After working there for ten years, Christie was hired at KOS as a Manager in 2010. Christie serves on the KOS Tax Committee and the Marketing Committee.
Practice Areas
Businesses & Corporations, Families & Individuals, Tax, Gift Planning, Trusts & Estate Planning, Divorce Planning, Construction, Manufacturing & Wholesalers, Professional Service Firms, Real Estate, Retail
Education
M.S. in Taxation, Northern Illinois University
B.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, 2002
Professional Activities
American Institute of CPAs
Illinois CPA Society, State and Local Tax Committee
Builders Association of Chicago
CPA Associates International, Construction & Real Estate Committee
Community Involvement
Athena PowerLink – Lake County, Panelist
PAWS Chicago, Volunteer
If you weren’t an accountant, what job would you have?
Veterinarian – provided I could overcome a severe allergy to cats and my desire to take every animal home with me.
What has been your career highlight?
No one highlight stands out above the rest. However, what I love about my profession and consider my highlight, is the ability to help people. In some cases that means making sense of a tax compliance issue, handling an audit or simply planning for their future with an uncertain tax climate. In all situations it’s rewarding to know my clients feel comfortable and have an understanding of their tax situation and value the services I can provide.
Who inspires or motivates you and why?
Some individuals inspire millions by means of their life’s work; they might be artists, leaders, actors, authors, scientists, geniuses or athletes. Anyone who challenges the limits of human capacity can capture our attention and evoke wonderment in our imagination. They make us feel that the possibilities are endless and that the limits we have placed upon ourselves can be surmounted.
What are your favorite bands?
Bon Jovi
