James A. Ortiz

Principal, State and Local Tax

17

Years

Total Experience

9

Years

With REDW

Specializing In:

  • Multi-State Sales & Use Tax
  • Multi-State Income/Franchise Tax
  • NM Gross Receipts Tax

Education:

Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico

Meet James

With extensive experience with New Mexico gross receipts tax and compensating tax, James helps clients with New Mexico tax issues, as well, from managed audits and audit representation to refund requests, letter rulings, tax incentives, and nexus determinations.

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

James is actively involved as a Business Advisor at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Business Center and for the Santa Fe Business Incubator. He also currently chairs the New Mexico Society of CPAs’ Tax Committee.

Awards and Recognition

James received Albuquerque Business First’s annual “40 Under Forty” award for 2017, an honor that recognizes top, young professionals throughout New Mexico who excel in terms of their professional achievement, demonstrated leadership, and community involvement.

Community Involvement

James is actively involved as a Business Advisor at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Business Center and for the Santa Fe Business Incubator. He also currently chairs the New Mexico Society of CPAs' Tax Committee and sits on the boards of Catholic Charities of New Mexico, where he also serves as Treasurer, and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.

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