Background & Experience

Michael Gentry is a Shareholder, Director, leader within the Firm’s tax practice, and serves on the Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience at KatzAbosch, he has built trusted relationships with closely held businesses, business owners, and individuals, helping them navigate the tax, accounting, and financial decisions that come with growth, change, and long-term planning. Clients value Mike for his approachable style and ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable advice.

Mike’s in-depth experience and practical business insight allow him to help clients address challenges, identify opportunities, and make decisions that support both day-to-day operations and long-term goals. Mike also holds the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation—a distinction earned by fewer than 1,500 professionals nationwide.

By staying current on changing tax laws and developments, Mike helps clients navigate uncertainty with clarity.

Education

Frostburg State University, Bachelor of Science

Areas of Specialization

Mike provides a full range of accounting and tax services for clients, including:

  • Tax planning for business owners and closely held companies  
  • Pass-through entity taxation including S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs 
  • C-corporation taxation 
  • Entity structure planning for tax-efficient business planning 
  • Business succession and ownership transition planning 
  • High-net-worth individual taxation and family tax planning 
  • Construction industry accounting and tax services  
  • Bonding, banking, and financing support  
  • Cash flow management and business planning  

 

Professional Designations

  • Certified Public Accountant, 1998
  • Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional, 2010
  • Certified Construction Auditor, 2012