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Karen Van Thournout

Karen Van Thournout

Karen combines over a decade of accounting experience with expertise in tax-focused content, helping individuals navigate filing requirements and compliance with confidence.

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Credentials & Expertise

Credentials
  • 10+ Years Accounting Experience
Areas of Expertise
Latest content updated July 10, 2026
Map of U.S. states color-coded by how many months of childcare costs child tax credits offset
Karen Van Thournout
July 10, 2026
The Childcare Runway: How Far Do State Tax Credits Go?
See how much of your childcare costs available tax credits actually cover, state by state.
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Investor reviewing zero crypto balance on laptop with tax documents on desk after exchange loss
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Lea UraduLost, Stolen, or Worthless Crypto: Can You Claim a Tax Loss?Read More
IRS Form 8949
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Lea UraduForm 8949 & Schedule D: Reporting Crypto Sales and TradesRead More
Professional reviewing cryptocurrency transaction documents while preparing a federal income tax return.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Alistair HoehneHow to Report Crypto on Your Tax ReturnRead More
Close-up of tax software showing fair market value and crypto income next to smartphone displaying airdrop and forked token notification.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Lea UraduCrypto Airdrops & Hard Forks: When Are Tokens Taxable?Read More
Photo of printed staking rewards tax documents and cryptocurrency coin on a modern desk.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Lea UraduStaking Rewards & Interest: How Crypto Staking Is TaxedRead More
Home cryptocurrency mining setup with computer generating mining rewards and a tax dashboard showing income and fair market value.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Alistair HoehneMining Crypto: How Cryptocurrency Mining Is TaxedRead More
Professional reviewing cryptocurrency payment on laptop showing fluctuating fair market value chart for getting paid in crypto.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Lea UraduGetting Paid in Crypto: How Cryptocurrency Income Is TaxedRead More
Professional using a laptop to donate cryptocurrency to a qualified charitable organization, illustrating potential crypto tax deduction benefits.
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Alistair HoehneDonating Crypto to Charity: How Tax Deductions WorkRead More
Person transferring Bitcoin as a gift on a smartphone with tax documents in the background
Karen Van Thournout
June 24, 2026
Reviewed by Alistair HoehneGifting Cryptocurrency: Tax Rules for Giving and Receiving CryptoRead More
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