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Jon Bell, CPA, MACCT, founded his tax and accounting practice in 2010 based on the same core ideals and principles of his family department store - Bell's Store Inc. that operated in Santa Fe, NM for nearly 60 years. "You're somebody special at Bell's" still rings true today with Jon's clients. Professional Background: Before starting his firm, Jon worked for one year as a corporate tax accountant for Thornburg Inc. in Santa Fe and was responsible for preparing financial statements and tax returns for the corporation and its principal shareholders. Jon also spent three years with Atkinson and Company as an accountant in the firm's tax and audit departments and five years as a tax preparer at HR Block. Before his career in accounting, Jon founded and operated Air Award Exchange, an online broker of frequent flier miles and airline awards that served clients nationwide. He also spent six years as a table games dealer at Isleta Casino, and nine years as a Buyer and Manager for Dillard's Department Stores Inc. Having prepared tax returns for 12 years and from running a successful small business, Jon fully understands the complexities of small business and taxation issues. He has prepared tax returns of complicated subchapter s-corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships. He has also prepared complex individual returns containing oil and gas interests, significant real estate holdings, net operating losses, and foreign source income. Jon also has experience preparing tax returns for retirees, new homeowners, trusts, and non-profit entities. Education: Jon holds a bachelor's degree in General Management (BBA) and a master's degree in Accounting (MACCT) from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Professional Affiliations: He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New Mexico. Jon is a member of PASBA and the New Mexico Society of CPAs.