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Staff Profiles
Harumi Bedoya
Harumi is a California Tax Education Council (CTEC) registered tax preparer. Harumi has been preparing tax returns for 15 years for individuals and small businesses. She started in 2001 with the H&R Block and joined Books & Taxes in 2004. She also assists in bookkeeping duties when time permits. Harumi is currently studying for he Enrolled Agent (E.A) examination – we wish her luck. Harumi is able to help clients in English, Spanish and Japanese. Harumi is married and has a daughter. When not busy being a mom, she enjoys reading, gardening, and the outdoors.
Luis Castro
Luis is a CTEC tax preparer and works closely with Raul on completing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. He also help with any bookkeeping tasks that are needed. In 2015, Luis earned a Bachelor of. Science in Business Administration with an option in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with an option in Accounting. During his free time he enjoys hiking and Mountain Biking and spending quality time with his family.
Raul Leon, EA
Raul has over 20 years of experience preparing tax returns. He founded Books & Taxes in 2001 and the company has been growing since.
In 2003 Raul became an Enrolled Agent (EA). An EA is a federal-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels – examination, collection, and appeals – of the Internal Revenue Service.
In 2011 Raul graduated as a National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow. The National Tax Practice Institute is the nation’s premier tax representation training program and is sponsored by the National Association of Enrolled Agents. NTPI’s mission is to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills needed to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.
Raul always tries to explain the tax code in simple terms and simplify processes as much as practical. He is always looking for options and keeps the clients best interest in mind.
Dalia Pacheco
Dalia supports both bookkeeping and payroll functions and is responsible for keeping track of payroll liabilities. Dalia received a certificate in accounting in Mexico and she currently continues her accounting studies at Laney College in Oakland. During her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball and she likes to sing.
Danilo Moreno
Me encanta ayudar a empresarios en el área financiera y tributaria. Soy de las personas que siempre va a buscar una solución a un problema que tengas, haciendo que las cosas fluyan mucho mas efectivamente y con un buen resultado
La contabilidad tributaria siempre tiene algo nuevo que ofrecer, siempre están cambiando las leyes y los cálculos de impuestos. Estos cambios afectan directamente a nuestra economía ya sea personal o empresarial. El hecho de poder conocer como funciona nuestro sistema tributario determina el pago correcto de los impuestos.
Si yo transmito a mis clientes como funciona el sistema tributario, ellos pueden realizar planes a corto, mediano y largo plazo, porque los impuestos son parte fundamental de nuestros gastos empresariales y/o personales. Utilizando estrategias tributarias hacen que el dinero tenga mayor valor al tiempo, haciendo que nuestra rentabilidad sea mayor a lo esperado.