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 Former Senior Tax Advisor at H&R Block 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 on-going 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 some foreign countries as well.  

- “ One of my basic purposes is helping people and seeing them to expand and do financially well in life. I’m still amazed 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 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.

Yulia Ware is the Office and Marketing Manager at Lapochkin Tax & Co. She oversees daily office operations, organizes clients’ files, and manages company’s direct and online marketing campaigns.

Yulia earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Tomsk State University and completed the Income Tax certification program from H&R Block. She also has an extensive administrative and clients relations experience working for companies like Tesla and Wyndham Destinations. There, she managed client communication, audited financial documents, and effectively supported sales teams.

Yulia’s background in marketing includes creating and managing social media ad campaigns, implementing marketing automation tools, and building highly converting landing pages.

Oksana initially joined Lapochkin Tax & Co. in January 2018 as an Office Manager. Today she is 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 bachelor’s degree in International Management. 

Oksana currently pursuing her CPB license and Bachelor degree in Computer Science. Oksana is 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 Kiev, 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.