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Staff Profiles

HILDA ANTONIA (TONI) CRUZ, PRESIDENT, AND CFO

In her own words…

In 2018, I established a tax resolution business, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. I chose to commit my business primarily to helping individuals and small businesses resolve with tax problems and issues from the IRS and State agencies. A service, I had been providing on a per need basis, throughout my CPA practice for over 25 years. I have been successful in resolving my clients’ tax problems as they arose, and it was a gratifying service. To augment my expertise, I enrolled in a Tax and Business Solutions Academy founded by a CPA and Certified Tax Resolution professional to refresh and update my knowledge base. After completing the training, I recognized the benefits to be had for both my prospective small businesses as well as individuals experiencing issues with taxing authorities.

Now, a word about me and my professional background, I am a Certified Public Accountant in the States of New York (since 1985) and Florida (since 1995). I began my career in the accounting field right after High School graduation; my first job was as a Payroll Clerk (then promoted to Assistant Payroll Dept. Supervisor). Subsequently, I held positions as a full-Charge Bookkeeper while attending college at night carrying a full-time credit load per semester. I graduated as a Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting, from the Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. Following my college graduation, I became employed in Certified Public Accounting firms where I obtained auditing experience. Later, I pursued a career as a Bank Field Examiner/Auditor.

Additionally, I owned and operated an Accounting and Tax Practice CPA firm established in the State of Florida from 1994 through 2021; thereafter, I have focused my time and services to the STBS-LLC business. In summary, I have over 50 years’ experience in the fields of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.

I am confident that I will provide existing and prospective business owners and individuals with expert advice and guidance with respect to their tax resolutions and related issues.

I look forward to meeting and working with you.

AWILDA CASTRO, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

In her own words…

I am a seasoned and Licensed Social Work Clinician with forty plus years of experience in treating adults and families in human Services, Social Work Education, Training and Supervision, Administration and Evaluations of Community Organizations. I was a sole business owner of a Clinical Practice based in New York (10 years) and in Florida (for 20 plus years).

My professional experience contributed to honing my skills set in interviewing, evaluating, and understanding needs and applying effective interventions and problem-solving strategies to promote client satisfaction as consumers.

I am confident that my cadre of effective skills in administering, organizing, and evaluating client as well as organizations needs will effectively meet the service needs of the population that the Strategic Tax and Business Solutions, LLC (aka STBS) serves.

I look forward to continuing to strengthen STBS’s goals by assuring the effective delivery of services and client satisfaction in my role as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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