Elena S.
Corporate Tax & Accounting Specialist | US Tax Compliance | Bookkeepin
About Me I am a U.S. Tax & Accounting Specialist with extensive experience in corporate taxation, small business compliance, and full-cycle bookkeeping. I help LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors stay compliant with IRS and state regulations—while optimizing tax outcomes and maintaining clean, audit-ready financials. With a strong background in U.S. GAAP, tax preparation, and financial operations, I support businesses at every stage: from initial setup and catch-up bookkeeping to quarterly strategy and annual filings. ✨ Core Expertise 📌 US Tax Preparation & Filing Individual tax returns (Form 1040 + Schedules) Business returns: 1120, 1120-S, 1065, K-1s Foreign-owned U.S. LLC compliance (5472 + Pro Forma 1120) Multi-state tax filings Quarterly estimated taxes (1040-ES) IRS correspondence, penalty abatement, payment plans 📌 Corporate Compliance & Advisory S-Corp vs. LLC tax optimization Reasonable Compensation analysis Nexus review & state registrations Sales tax compliance (incl. marketplace sellers) Corporate structure evaluation & tax planning 📌 Bookkeeping & Financial Management Full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books Monthly reconciliation of bank, credit card, and merchant accounts Clean-up and catch-up for overdue books (1–5+ years) Month-end close, adjusting entries, financial package preparation Chart of Accounts setup tailored to the business model 📌 E-commerce & International Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, Stripe, PayPal bookkeeping COGS & inventory tracking under §471(c) Foreign-owned entity reporting Expats, FBAR/FATCA guidance 💼 Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Deep knowledge of U.S. tax law and IRS compliance ✔ Detail-oriented and highly accurate — clean books, audit-ready reports ✔ Ability to explain complex tax matters in clear, simple language ✔ Fast turnaround, proactive communication, and deadline-driven workflow ✔ Experience across multiple industries: e-commerce, real estate, consulting, healthcare, agencies, startups, and international clients I am committed to providing structured, reliable, and strategic support—not just one-time filings. My goal is to help you stay compliant, reduce tax liability, and gain full visibility into your financial performance.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $18k
Billed in all: $29,730$30k
$485 in the last 6 months
Across 45 contracts
Across 98 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in Light Bookkeeping
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