Custom filter for K-Reports

How would you go about filtering a report by this month, next year?

You’ll need a custom function for that,
Unfortunately functionality is dead in KReporter 4.x. It will be restored in KReporter 4.4 coming up soon.
Check documentation to see how to implement
https://spicecrm.gitbooks.io/kreporter-4-x/content/advanced/custom-function.html