Christopher M. Kraus, MBA

Christopher M. Kraus is a Senior Tax Advisor with more than 25 years of experience advising individuals and organizations on complex tax, financial, and compliance matters, including U.S. and international tax planning, real estate transactions, and cross-border reporting. At Vega & Company CPAs, Christopher works closely with high-net-worth individuals, international clients, and closely held businesses, with a particular focus on FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) compliance, international information reporting, and tax-efficient structuring.

Christopher is known for translating highly complex tax rules into clear, actionable strategies that support compliance, protect wealth, and facilitate informed decision-making. Since joining the firm, he has played a key role in expanding client relationships and service offerings, contributing to significant revenue growth through strategic engagement and trusted advisory work.

Prior to his work in public accounting, Christopher held senior executive roles at nationally recognized nonprofit and healthcare organizations, including Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and the American Red Cross. Over the course of his career, he has raised more than $250 million in philanthropic support, led large-scale capital campaigns, and overseen enterprise-level financial and operational transformations. This experience gives him a distinctive perspective on governance, risk management, and long-term financial planning that directly informs his tax advisory approach.