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Matt Rager, CPA

Director, Tax

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matthew.rager@cohencpa.com
410.891.0308
  • Alternative Investment Funds
  • Digital Assets
  • Investment Company Tax
  • Tax Services

Matt helps both individuals and companies in the investment industry navigate complex tax issues daily. Clients enjoy Matt’s straightforward approach and to-the-point communication style. They also appreciate that he encourages them to be just as open and honest with him, so everyone is on the same page throughout the relationship.

Matt conducts tax planning and compliance primarily for high-net-worth individuals, including related trust, estate and foundation tax planning. He also works with hedge funds and related management companies, as well as cryptocurrency funds and family investment partnerships.

  • Actively involved in scheduling, training, staff development and business development for the firm's Tax Practice
  • Maryland Association of CPAs
  • Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs 

Matt lives in York, Pennsylvania, with his wife, son and their two labrador retrievers. He enjoys watching football, baseball and basketball and often attends football games at his alma mater, Penn State.

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (Pennsylvania and Maryland)
  • B.S. in accounting, Penn State University

Thought Leadership

January 27, 2022

Non-Fungible Tokens: Unique Tax Implications for a Unique Product

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August 17, 2020

The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and Individual Taxation – Part II

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