Ines Zemelman

founder and President at TFX

Expertise:

Corporate taxation
International taxation
Nonresident taxation

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Baruch College
MBA in Taxation, Baruch College

Ines Zemelman is a distinguished Enrolled Agent (EA) and the visionary founder and president of TFX, a leading tax services firm specializing in providing high-quality, personalized tax services to individuals and businesses subject to the US tax system, regardless of their location.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Ms. Zemelman has established herself as an expert in US corporate, international, and expatriate taxation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Baruch College in New York City and an MBA in Taxation, providing her with a solid foundation in the field.

In the early 2000s, Ms. Zemelman saw a niche in the market and founded Taxes for Expats, a company dedicated to providing exceptional tax assistance to US expatriates living abroad. As many clients returned to the US, they continued to seek TFX's expertise for their business and personal taxes, leading the company to expand its services to anyone with US tax filing requirements, both at home and abroad.

TFX's commitment to quality and integrity is reflected in its accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), meeting all accreditation standards. Ms. Zemelman's expertise covers a wide range of areas, including corporate taxation, expatriate taxation, international taxation, and US nonresident taxation.

In her personal life, Ms. Zemelman is passionate about the arts, particularly painting and sculpture. She finds that these creative outlets provide her with a sense of balance and inspiration that she brings to her professional endeavors.

Articles

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