Welcome

 Vlad went on to become an Enrolled Agent with IRS on April 9th, 2012. As a tax professional, Vlad has helped hundreds of individuals, families and small businesses navigate the complex US Tax Code. His years of experience and ongoing tax education enable him to solve the most complex tax issues and disputes. As an Enrolled Agent with the IRS, Vlad has represented taxpayers not only in Nevada but throughout the US and foreign countries as well.  He was interviewed and quoted by New York Times, Time Magazine, Reuters, Money, and others. Since 2015 Vlad has been teaching monthly tax workshops to new business owners on behalf of the IRS at the Nevada Department of Taxation. 

- “ One of my basic purposes is helping people and seeing them expand and do financially well in life. I’m still amazed at how hard people work to earn money and how easy they give it up in taxes to the government. The objective of every tax return that I prepare and every income tax planning engagement is to ensure you pay the lowest possible tax allowed by the tax rules this year and in future years, so your assets can grow.”

  Svetlana Balasky joined Lapochkin Tax & Co. in January 2018 as a Senior Accountant.

Lana earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified Public Manager.

Lana Balasky is also a Special Agent with the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Audit Division, the organization overseeing compliance with Nevada’s gaming industry. She joined the Audit Division in 2004 and her experience includes revenue and compliance audits of Nevada casinos, and entertainment tax audits. Lana is also responsible for internal control matters related to the information technology and systems utilized by the non-restricted gaming licensees and Nevada’s Group 1 Licensees.

Oksana initially joined Lapochkin Tax & Co. in January 2018 as an Office Manager. Today she is a Staff Accountant performing a variety of duties such as preparing and reviewing financial statements, overseeing clients' financial data, assisting with audits and budgeting processes, and reconciling accounts.

  Oksana grew up in Moscow, Russia where she graduated from Moscow State University of Railway Engineering (MIIT) with a bachelor’s degree in International Management. 

Oksana currently pursuing her CPB license and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Oksana is an avid learner and fluent in English, Russian, and German. 

  Yulia earned her Master’s degree in Economics from The St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine Yulia has worked at the National Bank of Ukraine for eleven years as a Chief economist in the Money Market Analysis and Forecasting Department. Her specialties included analyzing the foreign exchange market, predicting the national currency's exchange rate, and analyzing the stock markets. 

She also has worked as Chief specialist for the Ukrainian Government where her responsibilities included collaborating with international financial organizations and regulating aspects of foreign economic policy. 

As a Senior Tax Preparer at Lapochkin Tax & Co since 2021, Yulia’s exceptional attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills ensures accurate tax return preparation on behalf of our clients.  

  Ani joined the Lapochkin Tax & Co team in December 2021 as Office Manager. Her 8 years of employment with the public administration of St. Petersburg, Russia gave her extensive experience in administrative work and collaboration with commercial and government organizations, where she was responsible for the advancement of social and economic government programs. Ani also has experience working in an academic environment such as the High School of Economics and Saint-Petersburg State University Finance and Economics. Ani graduated with two master's degrees in economics and management.  

In the position of Office Manager, Ani organizes our company's office workflow. She is responsible for the organization and integrity of tax records and financial statements of Lapochkin Tax and Co. clients.  Currently, Ani is engaged in the research and implementation of the Lapochkin Tax and Co. software platforms for managing relationships between the firm’s clients and the team. 

Olga Kochubey joined Lapochkin Tax & Co. in January 2021 as a Staff Accountant.

Olga earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While employed by gaming companies such as Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Las Vegas, she specialized in revenue and compliance with gaming regulations of Nevada casinos. 

Olga’s experience of working in the gaming industry since 2010 led her to employment by the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Audit Division, the organization overseeing compliance with Nevada’s gaming industry.