With a major in accounting and taxation, Karla brings a strong technical acumen in international tax compliance and offshore reporting to the firm. She has successfully handled both Streamlined Offshore Filing Compliance procedures—foreign (Form 14653) and domestic (Form 14654)—including the preparation of associated amended returns, FBARs (FinCEN Form 114), Form 8938,and Form 8621. She also specializes in income reconstruction for non‑U.S. trusts with U.S. beneficiaries, ensuring proper IRS reporting, and preparing Form 5471 filings for complex offshore entities involving U.S. owners, navigating updated schedules and regulatory requirements from the IRS. Early in her professional journey, she gained years of valuable customer service and operational experience as a manager for a telecommunications company in Terrell, Texas. Karla earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University - Commerce.