{"id":13,"date":"2026-08-11T15:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taxnerd.lcl\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:19:24","slug":"13-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Nerd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><section class=\"hero section-cream\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-title\">\n    <div class=\"hero-visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-2.48.45-PM.jpeg); background-repeat: no-repeat;\">\n        <!-- <div class=\"hero-sun\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-arch\">\n            <div class=\"hero-water\">\n                <span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>\n                <i class=\"sail sail-one\"><\/i>\n                <i class=\"sail sail-two\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-leaf hero-leaf-left\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-leaf hero-leaf-right\"><\/div> -->\n        <div class=\"hero-card\">\n            <span>The point isn&#8217;t just<\/span>\n            <strong>more money.<\/strong>\n            <small>It&#8217;s more life.<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hero-content\">\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">Strategic tax &amp; business advisory<\/div>\n        <h1 id=\"hero-title\">\n            Build wealth that buys<br>\n            <em>freedom.<\/em>\n        <\/h1>\n        <p>Year-round strategy for ambitious business owners who want to turn a six-figure income into wealth to build their ideal future.<\/p>\n        <a class=\"taxnerd-button\" href=\"#contact\">Apply for private advisory <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n        <a class=\"under-link\" href=\"#story\">How I built my dream <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"hero-outer\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stats\" aria-label=\"TaxNerd credentials\">\n                    <div>\n                <strong>Enrolled Agent (EA)<\/strong>\n                <span>Federally Licensed and enrolled to practice before the IRS<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                <strong>10 Years of Experience<\/strong>\n                <span>Gathering a unique mix of knowledge<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                <strong>Year-Round<\/strong>\n                <span>Support when it matters, not just on Tax Day<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                <strong>Selective<\/strong>\n                <span>Elite service for elite clients who want to build their future without working even harder<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <a name=\"dream\"><\/a>\n    <section id=\"story\" class=\"story section-cream\">\n    <div class=\"story-head\">   \n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">The dream<\/div>\n        <h2>Living My Dream<br><em>Life In Southern Spain<\/em><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-copy\">\n                    <div class=\"story-img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-2.48.45-PM2.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n                <p class=\"story-lead\">Nobody was going to give me my dream life, so I built the tax, business, and wealth strategy to make it real.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"story-body\"><p>Starting with no wealth, I made smart investments, career moves, tax strategies, and business decisions to build wealth that works for me. Now I&#8217;m living my dream beachside in Southern Spain.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve done the work, studied the options, and learned the lessons, and now I help my exclusive clientele to do the same. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <p class=\"signature\">Samantha Zarazua, EA<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <aside class=\"freedom-card\">\n        <h3>Freedom can look like<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n                            <li>Location Independence<\/li>\n                            <li>Early Retirement<\/li>\n                            <li>Investment Confidence<\/li>\n                            <li>More Time For Your Family<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"advisory section-navy\">\n    <div class=\"advisory-inner\">\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">Full time advisory<\/div>\n        <h2>Optimal Decisions<br><em>All year long.<\/em><\/h2>\n        <p class=\"advisory-lead\">If you&#8217;re waiting until tax season to think about strategies you&#8217;re far too late. As a year-round advisor I guide my clients through their toughest financial decisions, plan strategies all year round, and alert you to any changes in policy that may affect you.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"services\">\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">01<\/span> -->\n                    <h3><\/h3>\n                    <p><\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fit section-cream\" aria-labelledby=\"fit-title\">\n    <a name=\"fit\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"fit-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-2.48.43-PM.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fit-content\">\n        <div class=\"fit-intro\">\n            <h2 id=\"fit-title\">Are you a good fit to be one of my<br><em>Exclusive Clients<\/em><\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fit-grid\">\n            <div class=\"fit-card fit-card-yes\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">You\u2019re in the right place if<\/div>\n                <ul class=\"check-list\">\n                                            <li>You want your wealth to work for you<\/li>\n                                            <li>You want wise tax strategies, not gimmicks<\/li>\n                                            <li>You want year-round availability<\/li>\n                                            <li>You want the confidence in a well-qualified expert to build your financial future <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fit-card fit-card-no\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Probably not the right fit if<\/div>\n                <ul class=\"dash-list\">\n                                            <li>You want the cheapest tax return<\/li>\n                                            <li>You want to make last-minute descisions<\/li>\n                                            <li>You&#8217;ve waited until Tax Day to contact me<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><!--fit-content-->\n<\/section>\n\n\n        <a name=\"services\"><\/a>\n<section class=\"advisory section-navy\">\n    <div class=\"advisory-inner\">\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">My Services<\/div>\n        <h2>More than taxes<br><em>Full-Service Accounting<\/em><\/h2>\n        <p class=\"advisory-lead\">I offer a wide variety of services so my clients can have peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"services\">\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">01<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Tax Advisory<\/h3>\n                    <p>With years of tax advisory experience for high-net-worth clients, I have knowledge of a vast array of Tax strategies and laws. I believe that you should live your life, and let your accountant worry about your taxes.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">02<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Tax Preparation<\/h3>\n                    <p>With years of experience, and credentials, you can trust me to file the best tax return you can get. Then you can rest easy; as an Enrolled Agent with unlimited ability to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS, I&#8217;ve got your back.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">03<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Real Estate Advisory<\/h3>\n                    <p>Real estate investment is a specialty of mine, and was a large part of my wealth building strategy. I advise my clients on Acquisition, Financing, and Depreciation Coordination.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">04<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Wealth Care<\/h3>\n                    <p>I have built wealth from nothing. Utilizing smart investments and smart career decisions I advanced until I could live the exact life I wanted.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">05<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>IRS\/State Notice Resolutions<\/h3>\n                    <p>I know how intimidating IRS Notices can be, but I have years of experience representing clients to resolve problems, mitigate fines, and get timely refunds.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">06<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Reasonable Compensation Analysis<\/h3>\n                    <p>Keep your wealth working for you by re-investing rather than paying yourself a massive salary. I am fully licensed to create an audit-defensible Reasonable Compensation Analysis to ensure you draw the optimal salary for your lifestyle.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">07<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Proactive Projections<\/h3>\n                    <p>Don&#8217;t be surprised on Tax Day. With proactive projections, you can prepare for your tax burden, and strategize to minimize it. Make informed financial decisions throughout the year to minimize what you owe at the end.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">08<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Audit Defense<\/h3>\n                    <p>Audit can be a scary word without the right representation. As an EA, I have an unlimited right to represent taxpayers before the IRS. I have experience defending clients from audits, and all my work is audit defensible.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">09<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Payroll<\/h3>\n                    <p>Sleep with confidence knowing your employees are paid completely and on-time. <\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"service\">\n                    <!-- <span class=\"service-number\">10<\/span> -->\n                    <h3>Bookkeeping<\/h3>\n                    <p>Nobody wants to do their own bookkeeping, I know. I can take this annoying, repetitive task off your hands so you can focus on building your freedom.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n        <a name=\"ea\"><\/a>\n    <section id=\"story\" class=\"story section-cream\">\n    <div class=\"story-head\">   \n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">What is an EA?<\/div>\n        <h2>The Super Accountant:<br><em>Enrolled Agent (EA)<\/em><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-copy\">\n                <p class=\"story-lead\">An Enrolled Agent is the accountant you need on your side. Federally Licensed for support in every state.,<\/p>\n        <div class=\"story-body\"><p>An Enrolled Agent may not be as familiar as a term like &#8220;CPA&#8221; but EA&#8217;s are super powered accountants. Enrolled Agents are certified by the IRS so they can work in any state. EA&#8217;s are the ultimate tax experts with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a multi-state business, a complex corporate structure, or want the confidence of the strongest tax advisor, an EA is your best choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <p class=\"signature\">Samantha Zarazua, EA<\/p>\n                    <img class=\"post-story-img\" src='https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/irs-internal-revenue-service-enrolled-agent-seeklogo.png'>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <aside class=\"freedom-card\">\n        <h3>Check Out My Credentials<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n                            <li>Registered Preparer Directory<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"contact\" class=\"contact-form-section section-navy\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-form-title\">\n    <a name=\"contact\"><\/a>\n    <div class=\"contact-form-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-form-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-15-at-2.48.45-PM1.jpeg');\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"contact-form-content\">\n            <div class=\"eyebrow\">Let\u2019s talk<\/div>\n            <h2 id=\"contact-form-title\">Tell me what you&#8217;re building.<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"contact-form-lead\">Tell me a little about where you are, where you want to go, and what you need help thinking through.<\/p>\n\n                            <div class=\"contact-form-body\"><p>I\u2019ll review your note and get back to you with next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n            <form class=\"taxnerd-contact-form\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"taxnerd_contact_form\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"redirect_to\" value=\"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/#contact\">\n                <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"taxnerd_contact_nonce\" name=\"taxnerd_contact_nonce\" value=\"4834a916c8\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\" \/>\n                <div class=\"contact-form-honeypot\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <label>Website\n                        <input type=\"text\" name=\"website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\">\n                    <\/label>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"contact-form-row\">\n                    <label>\n                        Name\n                        <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" autocomplete=\"name\" required>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <label>\n                        Email\n                        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" autocomplete=\"email\" required>\n                    <\/label>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <label>\n                    Phone <span>(optional)<\/span>\n                    <input type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" autocomplete=\"tel\">\n                <\/label>\n\n                <label>\n                    What can we help with?\n                    <textarea name=\"message\" rows=\"6\" required><\/textarea>\n                <\/label>\n\n                <button class=\"taxnerd-button contact-submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                    Send inquiry <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/form>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101,"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxnerdrva.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}