Thomas A. Gorczynski, Lead Instructor
EA, CTP, USTCP
CO-FOUNDER AND INSTRUCTOR Thomas A. Gorczynski, EA, USTCP is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on federal tax law matters. He is the author of the Tom Talks Taxes online newsletter, co-founder of the InCite tax community, and co-owner of Compass Tax Educators.
Tom has a weekly mastermind group, the Inner Circle with Tom, where he works with tax practitioners to solve challenging client issues, build profitable tax practices, and reclaim personal time (even during tax season!). He is an Enrolled Agent, a Certified Tax Planner, a National Tax Practice Institute Fellow, and admitted to the bar of the United States Tax Court as a non-attorney. Tom earned a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a Certificate in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He received the 2019 Excellence in Education Award from the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the 2018 Member of the Year Award from the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners. His tax practice in Phoenix, Arizona focuses on tax controversy representation and advanced tax planning strategies.
Jason Daughtry
EA
Jason Daughtry is an Enrolled Agent who began his career at H & R Block in 1995. Together with his wife, he co-owns both Affirmative Tax Relief and The Income Tax Place in Southern New Jersey. Jason has been specializing in representing tax preparers in due diligence audits since 2015.
Francis X. Degen
EA, USTCP
Frank Degen is a self-employed tax practitioner based in Setauket, NY. With degrees from Iona and Johns Hopkins Universities, he is an NTPI Fellow and is authorized to practice in the U.S. Tax Court. He has served as NAEA President and IRSAC Chair.
Claudia Hill
MBA, EA
Kathryn M. Keane
EA
Kathryn M. Keane is the principal tax professional at Macanta Corporation in Brooklyn, NY. She has served on the National Board of Directors of NATP and is a three-time winner of NATP’s Chapter Person of the Year.
Natalie Kolodij
EA
Natalie Kolodij is the founder of Kolodij Tax and Consulting. Specializing in Real Estate Taxation, she helps clients build wealth through custom tax strategies. She holds a BS in Accountancy from Central Washington University.
Clarice Landreth
EA
Clarice Landreth, EA has over 23 years of experience in advanced tax resolution. She serves as the Quality Assurance Analyst at Omni and has been teaching tax resolution since 2014. She received the NAEA Excellence in Education Award in 2021.
Kelly Lent-Paul
EA, CFP®, MBA
Kelly Lent-Paul has been in the tax and financial planning industry since 1994. She holds degrees from Cornell and St Bonaventure Universities and enjoys teaching professionals in her field.
Mary Beth Lougen
EA, USTCP
Mary Beth Lougen is the COO of Expat Tax Tools and founder of American Expat Tax Services. With over 35 years of experience, she specializes in U.S. and Canadian tax preparation and compliance.
Brad Messner
EA
Brad Messner is a third-generation owner of M & J Tax Service. With 25 years of experience, he specializes in farm, rental, and corporate tax preparation. He also focuses on data security and blockchain.
Matt Metras
EA
Matt Metras is the owner of MDM Financial Services, specializing in cryptocurrency taxation. He is a frequent guest on the Bitcoin Taxes podcast and serves on his local Board of Education.
Kelly Myers
MBA, EA
Ryan Reichert
EA, CFP®
Ryan Reichert is a practicing tax professional from San Diego, California with a financial planning and business ownership background who is equipped to handle new and often complex tax laws. Ryan has a knack for breaking tax topics into presentations that keep attendees engaged throughout the presentation.
SHERRILL L. TROVATO
MBA, MST, EA, USTCP
CO-FOUNDER AND INSTRUCTOR Sherrill L. (Gregory) Tovato, MBA, MST, EA, USTCP holds degrees in BA, Accounting, MBA (Finance), and Master of Science (Taxation). She is an enrolled agent with more than 30 years of experience, a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) and was admitted to practice as a nonattorney before the US Tax Court in 2001. Her Fountain Valley, CA firm focuses on individual and small business needs including tax preparation and controversy representation. She was a regular NTPI instructor between 2002-2017, frequently speaks at various organizations, and has authored several tax and financial articles for professional journals. Sherrill developed and began teaching Preparing to Practice before the US Tax Court after passing the exam on her first attempt; more than 81% of those passing the exam since 2002 have been her students or used her materials. Her awards include the NAEA Excellence in Education award (2004), NAEA’s Mentor of the Year award (2011), and the Founders Award (2014), NAEA’s highest award bestowed upon a member, to recognize her significant achievement and contributions on behalf of enrolled agents.
J. SUE VOTH
EA
Sue Voth, owner of V & R Accounting in Quincy, IL, has 45 years of tax preparation experience and specializes in small-business tax planning. An enrolled agent since 1983, she is a nationally recognized tax speaker, educator, and reviewer, contributing to programs for the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and the Missouri CPA Society.