Principal
Kristin Ré
CPA
As a principal in our tax department, Kristin serves businesses and individuals. She works primarily with commercial entities in a variety of industries, including Partnerships, S-Corporations, and C-Corporations. She has also worked extensively with manufacturers and start-up companies. Kristin helps companies obtain various tax incentives to reduce tax liability and improve cash flow. Her focus is on various federal, state, and local business development incentives, including Start-Up New York, Excelsior Jobs Program, New York State Film Tax credits, and Federal Research and Development tax credits. She is involved with Firm recruitment and hiring, is a member of the Lumsden Manufacturing team, and serves as co-chair of the Firm R&D tax credit department.
Education
Niagara University, Master of Business Administration, Accounting
Niagara University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Community
Grassroots Garden WNY, Former Treasurer
Niagara University Accounting Advisory Board, Member
Northland Workforce Training Center, Treasurer
Professional
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Beta Gamma Sigma
Buffalo Business First, 30 Under 30 Honoree, 2023
Leadership Buffalo, Class of 2024
NYCPA – The New York State Society of CPAs
- NYCPA Emerging Leader
Service Expertise
Industry Expertise
Latest Insight
CAPE Opens in ACE: What Importers Need to Know About IEEPA Refund Processing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activated the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026, marking the first operational mechanism for processing refunds of duties paid under tariffs illegally imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).