BASSIM KEROLES
NASHVILLE,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Tax Preparer with 4 years of experience in tax preparation. Expert in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups. Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships. Efficient tax prepare familiar with local, state and federal tax law. Expertise includes developing individualized client strategies and reviewing financial statements. Proficient in a few tax preparation software.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Professional
Self-employed
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Tax Expert
Jda Tsg
Remote
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Analyzed sophisticated tax problems through online platforms and professional systems.
- Evaluated tax circumstances to identify optimal filing methods.
- Ensured compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
- Managed high volume of customer interactions during busy tax periods.
- Applied knowledge of tax form instructions to aid clients with their taxes.
- Established electronic filing procedures to enhance tax return processing.
- Resolved client tax issues by investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
Uber Partner
Self-employed
NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with passengers by providing friendly and professional service.
Convenience Store Manager
Self-employed
Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES
10.2009 - 04.2017
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Safeguarded store and engaged in cash and inventory control through security equipment and procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
- Managed employee hours to set schedule and store operation budget appropriately, personally covering cashier shifts and general store duties to minimize store labor cost during slow hours.
- Protected employees and customers by providing safe and clean store environment in bathrooms, on shelves, floors and fridge doors and around store entrance.
- Selected, developed and effectively led highly-engaged team, conducting employee performance reviews to address under-performance issues and safeguard productive team dynamic and morale.
- Completed daily paperwork on sales reporting, banking and payroll reporting.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Managed appropriate inventory levels of product at store to avoid shrink and waste, placed orders for inventory running low and evaluated sales performance of items to plan for future stocking strategy.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
Some College - General Studies
ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Atlantic City, NJSkills
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Tax Authority Correspondence Expertise
- Tax Law Adherence
- Records Management
- Data Gathering
- Tax reporting
- Tax-related research
- Risk Management
- Financial statement review
- Organization skills
- Financial Management
Affiliations
- Elite Tax Services LLC
Certification
EA - Enrolled Agent
Timeline
Tax Expert
Jda Tsg
01.2024 - 04.2024
Tax Professional
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Uber Partner
Self-employed
05.2017 - 12.2019
Convenience Store Manager
Self-employed
10.2009 - 04.2017
Some College - General Studies
ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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