Vishant Mehta, CPA & Ex-Big 4
Vishant is the co-founder of Valim, and a CPA who was formerly at Ernst & Young.
He’s one of those rare people who genuinely enjoys taxes. He’s at his best when guiding people through tax complexity and building the technology that makes it easier.
Valim was built from an unshakeable conviction: every taxpayer deserves an exceptional, modern tax experience that most currently lack.
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All postsThe child tax credit in 2026: $2,200 per child and the SSN rule
The child tax credit is $2,200 per child for 2026, and up to $1,700 of it is refundable. Here is who qualifies, the SSN rule and how to claim it.
Unique employee benefits: 7 ideas, including a personal CPA
Unique employee benefits include student loan help, child care and a personal CPA. Here is how each is taxed in 2026, and the limits that apply.
IRS late payment penalty and late filing penalty: how they add up
The IRS late payment penalty is 0.5% a month and the late filing penalty is 5% a month. Here is how they add up, and what an extension changes.
Charitable deduction 2026: 0.5% floor, 35% cap and $1,000 rule
The 2026 charitable deduction has a 0.5% floor and a 35% cap for top earners. Non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000, or $2,000 joint. Here is how each works.
How to avoid capital gains tax on cryptocurrency: 7 legal ways
Here is how to avoid capital gains tax on cryptocurrency legally in 2026. Most of these seven moves must be made by December 31, 2026.
