Locally owned, national brand

Meet Your Inwood, NY ATAX Team

Our mission goes beyond taxes and numbers. We see tax preparation and business services for local communities as a chance for us to take away stress, set our clients up for future success, and make financials feel simple. We’re here to make your life easier and give back to our local community!

About ATAX

What Drives Our Team

Tax season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and managing a small business doesn’t have to ruffle your feathers. Our team is motivated by every relationship we build, and every life we make a little easier with tax help, small business support, and financial guidance.

  • Bringing excellent tax, business, and financial advice to our clients
  • Serving English and Spanish-speaking communities
  • Making financial education more accessible
  • Having fun and helping others at our friendly local tax office

Grounded In Community

Community is the foundation of everything we do. From our local ownership to our ATAX Cares giving back program, we care about serving the communities around us and providing exceptional, year-round support.

  • Experienced, trusted brand, launched in 1986
  • ATAX Cares gives back through events and community causes
  • Year-round support with tax, small business, and financial advice

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Meet Your Local Tax Pros

Get to know the professionals who will help you with your taxes!

Robert Lizardo

Robert Lizardo

Senior Tax Preparer

Specializes in filing complex forms like rental properties & LLCs. Speaks English & Spanish.

English & Spanish

Jatnna Rosario

Jatnna Rosario

Senior Tax Preparer

Specializes in filing complex forms like rental properties & LLCs. 

English & Spanish

Jackie Aristy

Jackie Aristy

Incorporations Specialist

English & Spanish

Elani Alvarez

Elani Alvarez

HR/Payroll Manager

Elani Alvarez has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the State University of New York at Cortland, NY, and spent a year studying abroad in Europe in Madrid, Spain. At the same time, her twin sister Kiani Alvarez graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from the same university. She spent a year studying Europe in the City of Sevilla, Spain. For many years they have been taking tax preparation classes and working at the ATAX Marble Hill Office and helping their father Rafael Alvarez, the founder and CEO of ATAX Franchise to take the family business to the next level. Rafael Alvarez worked very hard for more than 35 years building ATAX Marble Hill and ATAX Franchise, and now he is passing the baton to his daughters Elani & Kiani and soon Abigail & Gabriela to take control and have continuity in their family business. Elani Alvarez manages the HR Department, accounts payable and receivable, and the Bookkeeping and payroll team, while Kiani Alvarez is focusing on managing the day to day operation and Marketing. The goal of Elani & Kiani is to continue providing top-quality services to our clients, Mr. Alvarez assembled one of the best teams in the Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Preparation industry. Behind Elani & Kiani, there is an experienced team with over 200 years of combined experience that include CPA, Enrolled Agents, Senior Tax Preparers, Bookkeeping Experts, and Attorney

Xavier Garcia

Xavier Garcia

Corporate Tax Preparer and Bookkeeping Specialist

Proficient in Quickbooks & Xero accounting software, preparing profit & loss financial statements and, speaks English & Spanish.

English & Spanish

Clients Continue to Trust ATAX

Don’t take our word for it – hear from a flock of happy ATAX clients.

Why Clients Choose ATAX

Fly high with a trusted tax partner ready to answer your questions, offer guidance, and be a true partner all year round – not just in tax season.

Judgment-Free Service

No judgment here, just expert advice to put you at ease and offer solutions!

Bilingual Tax Preparation

We offer services for both English and Spanish-speaking communities.

Trusted For Decades

ATAX has proudly served communities from coast to coast since 1986.

Year-Round Partnership

We help you reach your financial goals in every season.

Locally-Owned Offices

ATAX tax preparation offices are locally owned, creating deeper community roots.

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About ATAX

Grateful to Serve Our Local Community and See The Impact in People’s Lives

The ATAX brand started in 1986 with a small budget and a dream to offer exceptional tax support. Our brand has always been focused on providing top-tier service with a community-driven approach. Today, locally-owned ATAX offices are helping alleviate the stress of taxes and small business management to communities nationwide.

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Locally-Owned Tax Office, Trusted National Brand

ATAX is a trusted, longtime national brand, but your neighborhood ATAX office is proudly locally-owned and rooted in our community.
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About ATAX Community

ATAX Cares

How We Get Involved In The Local Community

Being rooted in community goes beyond the walls of our tax offices! ATAX Cares is our community program where we give back through local events, speaking in schools, and supporting community causes. Have local opportunities to share with our team? Get in touch with us!
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