MEET

Hi! I am Nereida Cortez, my clients call me Nettie! I am an Enrolled Agent based out of Phoenix, Arizona. I am excited to share my excitement and knowledge for TAXES! Along with being a Tax Professional, I am also a dog mom, plant mom and I have a passion for exercise. I started learning the ins and outs about taxes in December 2008 and I have not stopped dreaming of becoming an accountant just like my grandfather Chester May was. I am currently working on my Masters in Taxation at the W.P. Carey School of Business and I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State, go Sun Devils! I am also already an Enrolled Agent, ready to help with any tax specific needs you may have. I hope to add value to your tax experience through my knowledge.  

It would be an honor to serve you as your tax professional.

Best,

Nereida Cortez (Nettie)

WHAT IS AN ENROLLED AGENT

An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.

Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and which IRS offices they can represent clients before.