Hi everyone! 👋🏽 My name is Annette, and I'm excited to be here and connect with fellow tax professionals. I'm originally from New Jersey with Puerto Rican heritage rooted in the Taíno people. More importantly, I'm a proud mother of five with one amazing bonus daughter, and helping people has always been at the center of everything I do. I've been in the tax industry since 2018 as a solopreneur and specialize in tax preparation, tax law and procedure, accounting, business solutions, credit consulting, and advocacy services. Collectively, I've spent over 15 years working across these fields, including more than a decade with a paralegal background, which has given me a deep appreciation for research, compliance, due process, and understanding the "why" behind the law not just following it. I'm naturally curious and a lifelong student. I love reading, researching, and digging into tax law, IRS procedures, consumer protection laws, business formation, and financial education. I'm someone who enjoys thinking critically, asking questions, and continuing to grow both personally and professionally. Outside of taxes, I also assist individuals with credit consulting by helping them better understand their consumer rights and identify inaccuracies on their credit reports through applicable consumer protection laws. Education is a huge part of what I do because I believe informed people make empowered decisions. Spiritually, I believe in personal growth, integrity, purpose, and serving others. Those values influence both my personal life and the way I run my business. I genuinely enjoy the work I do, and I think that's one of the greatest blessings, to wake up every day doing work that allows you to make a positive impact in someone else's life. I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here, sharing knowledge, building genuine relationships, and contributing wherever I can. Wishing everyone a successful tax season and continued growth! Looking forward to connecting with you all!