John Trapani, CPA is a seasoned tax professional with more than 5 decades of experience helping individuals, families, and fellow advisors navigate complex tax issues.
For the past 32 years, John’s firm has focused on the particular issues related to reporting the income tax consequences of disaster-related tax matters. His firm focuses on the tax implications of catastrophic losses, including casualty loss reporting and involuntary conversion reporting. Gathering organizing and reporting proceeds received from all sources, determining cost basis and replacement property considerations following fires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters is the specialty of the firm.
John brings a practical, steady approach to tax guidance to clients who have experienced a major disaster, recognizing that financial decisions after a loss are often made under significant stress and uncertainty. he provides consulting and educational support to other tax professionals and advocates, helping translate technical tax rules into clear, actionable guidance. His long-standing support of United Policyholders reflects a shared commitment to helping disaster survivors protect their financial footing as they recover and rebuild.
John is honored to be part of the UP Ask the Expert panel for many years.
