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About James 

James Maertin, C.P.A.  Master of Science in Taxation Email:     james@jamesdance.com 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1166 New York, NY 10165   212-541-5523     New York Telephone 212-937-3731     New York Fax 01.53.01.34.52   Paris Voicemail/Fax 0207-681-1305   London Voicemail/Fax

Why use James to prepare your tax return? 

My philosophy is to provide you with excellent service, a fair pricing structure, quick response and preparation time, and the confidence that your tax return will be prepared accurately with the maximum benefit allowed to you by the tax law.  I personally respond to every email and review every tax return.

Experience:   I have a master's degree in taxation and have worked for over 20 years preparing all types of tax returns.  This, along with my attention to detail and desire to prepare your return with the maximum benefit legally possible, means your tax return is in excellent hands. 

I can be your tax accountant no matter where you live and work.  This is a big benefit to many of my clients who change job locations on a fairly regular basis.  Since I have a lot of experience in a broad area of the tax law, no matter which state or country you move to, I will be available to continue to help you with your tax return.  

Quick responses:  I generally will answer your email within 24 hours (sometimes a little longer if it is received during the weekend or if I'm on vacation off season).  I am available to answer your questions year round.   Phone calls are welcome, but I generally can get back to you faster by email.  I also prefer email so that I have a record of our communication.

Easy Procedures:  My Excel-based questionnaires are easy to complete.  Most questions are resolved over email, and most tax returns are eligible for electronic filing. 

Affordable Fees:  My fees are affordable, competitive with other U.S. based accountants, and almost always lower than accountants based overseas.  Please see my fee policy. 

Personal Service:   I've found that to offer personal service, a face to face meeting is not necessary, although I would certainly be happy to meet with you in person at my New York office if you would prefer.  I've also enjoyed meeting some of my clients overseas for the first time while traveling abroad in Europe and in Asia.    

Educational Background

• Master of Science in Taxation, 2004, Baruch College, New York, NY. 
• Received C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) license from the State of Oregon in 1990
• Passed C.P.A. examination in 1987
• Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Portland State University, Portland, Oregon in 1986

Work Experience

• Private Practice since 1997.
• Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, New York - Tax Accountant
• John Fredenberger, Esq., Paris, France - Tax Accountant
• Weissbarth, Altman & Michaelson C.P.A.'s, New York - Staff Accountant
• Portland Opera Association, Portland, OR - Accountant

Personal Interests

• I love to dance (salsa, folk, ballroom, capoeira, etc.).  That's the origin of my website name, jamesdance, which I obtained back in 1997.
• I'm an avid traveler.  Off season, I am often working on the road while exploring new places.  
• Languages- French & German (relatively good); some Italian, Spanish & Polish, and Russian (better now that I traveled across Siberia)