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Akia Espinoza focuses her practice on international and domestic tax, estate planning, and business entity matters for high-net-worth individuals. She assists with cross-border transactions, as well as tax planning for U.S. and foreign investment structures, pre-immigration tax planning, IRS tax compliance, and foreign tax compliance for business entities and individuals. Akia also has experience with representing high-net-worth individuals in IRS matters, including Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Voluntary Disclosure Practice, and Installment Agreements.

Capabilities

Tax

Experience

  • International & Domestic Tax Associate, AbitOs, PLLC, 2021
  • Tax Associate, Barclais CPA LLC, 2020-2021
  • Tax Preparer, BTS Tax Service, 2011-2016
  • Judicial Intern, Hon. Jose M. Rodriguez, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida – Civil Division, 2017

Recognition & Leadership

  • Member, The Florida Bar
    • Tax Law Section
  • Site Coordinator, Tax Preparer, Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, 2019
  • Quality Reviewer, Tax Preparer, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, 2018

Credentials

Education
  • LL.M., Taxation, University of Miami School of Law, 2020
  • B.A., Florida International University, 2015
  • J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 2019
    • Certificate in Tax Law
    • Editorial Board - Senior Articles Editor, St. Thomas Law Review
Admissions
  • Florida
Languages
  • Spanish, Native