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MEET CHERYL SEMERE

Fortune 500 Tax Expertise. Small Business Dedication. Your Strategic Partner for Financial Success.

CHERYL SEMERE

Cheryl Semere brings 27+ years of accounting and finance leadership—including Director-level roles at Fortune 500 companies—to every client engagement. As the founder of Elite Accounting & Tax Solutions, Cheryl delivers the strategic tax planning expertise typically reserved for large corporations to individuals, business owners, and real estate investors throughout DFW and nationwide.

Unlike tax preparers who only look backward during tax season, Cheryl partners with clients year-round to proactively minimize taxes, maximize wealth, and navigate complex IRS situations with confidence.
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FORTUNE 500 EXPERTISE

Over two decades leading financial operations for publicly traded companies, managing multi-million dollar budgets and driving strategic initiatives.

ENROLLED AGENT

Federally licensed by the U.S. Treasury with unlimited representation rights before the IRS—audits, appeals, and collections nationwide.

DUAL EXPERTISE

Licensed Texas real estate professional offering integrated tax and wealth-building strategies for property investors.

FROM CORPORATE BOARDROOMS TO YOUR BUSINESS

Cheryl’s career began in the high-stakes world of Fortune 500 finance, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become Director of Fixed Assets, Capital Projects, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Card & Travel at Trinity Industries—one of the largest industrial companies in North America.

In this role, Cheryl wasn’t just managing day-to-day operations. She was:

Leading strategic transformation initiatives across Finance, IT, and Operations

Managing complex, multi-million dollar capital projects and asset portfolios

Driving process improvements and operational excellence across the enterprise

Collaborating with C-suite executives on financial strategy and compliance

Mentoring teams and developing future finance leaders

But Cheryl saw a problem.

The expertise and strategic thinking that Fortune 500 companies take for granted—proactive tax planning, sophisticated financial modeling, strategic entity structuring—was completely inaccessible to the small business owners and individuals who needed it most.

That realization led Cheryl to pursue her Enrolled Agent credential and launch Elite Accounting & Tax Solutions. Her mission: bring Fortune 500-level tax strategy to everyday business owners, self-employed professionals, and families who deserve better than generic tax prep or overpriced CPA firms.
Today, Cheryl is building a best-in-class tax firm modeled after industry leaders like H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt—but with higher standards, deeper expertise, and a genuine commitment to client success.

FROM CORPORATE BOARDROOMS TO YOUR BUSINESS

Cheryl’s career began in the high-stakes world of Fortune 500 finance, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become Director of Fixed Assets, Capital Projects, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Card & Travel at Trinity Industries—one of the largest industrial companies in North America.

In this role, Cheryl wasn’t just managing day-to-day operations. She was:
  • Leading strategic transformation initiatives across Finance, IT, and Operations
  • Managing complex, multi-million dollar capital projects and asset portfolios
  • Driving process improvements and operational excellence across the enterprise
  • Collaborating with C-suite executives on financial strategy and compliance
  • Mentoring teams and developing future finance leaders
But Cheryl saw a problem. The expertise and strategic thinking that Fortune 500 companies take for granted—proactive tax planning, sophisticated financial modeling, strategic entity structuring—was completely inaccessible to the small business owners and individuals who needed it most.
That realization led Cheryl to pursue her Enrolled Agent credential and launch Elite Accounting & Tax Solutions. Her mission: bring Fortune 500-level tax strategy to everyday business owners, self-employed professionals, and families who deserve better than generic tax prep or overpriced CPA firms.
Today, Cheryl is building a best-in-class tax firm with higher standards, deeper expertise, and a genuine commitment to client success.

CREDENTIALS YOU CAN TRUST

ENROLLED AGENT (EA)

  • Federally authorized tax practitioner licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department
  • Unlimited IRS representation rights nationwide for audits, appeals, and collections

27+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

  • Fortune 500 leadership experieDirector-level finance leadership at Fortune 500 companynce
  • Corporate finance, strategic planning, tax strategy, and team leadership

TEXAS REAL ESTATE LICENSE

  • Licensed real estate professional in the State of Texas
  • Specialized in investment property strategy

Education & Professional Development

  • Continuing Professional Education: 72+ hours every 3 years
  • IRS e-file Provider
  • Secure Remote Platform with bank-level encryption
  • Member, National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA)

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ELITE ACCOUNTING

Fortune 500 Expertise, Small Business Pricing

You get the same level of strategic thinking and financial analysis that Fortune 500 companies pay $300-$500/hour for—without the premium pricing. Cheryl's corporate background means she sees opportunities and risks that typical tax preparers miss.

Year-Round Partnership, Not Seasonal Service

Most tax professionals disappear after April 15. Cheryl works with clients throughout the year—quarterly tax planning meetings, estimated payment reminders, proactive strategy adjustments when tax laws change, and immediate support when IRS notices arrive.

Proactive Tax Strategy, Not Just Compliance

Anyone can fill out forms and file returns. Cheryl identifies opportunities to restructure your business, optimize deductions, time income strategically, and build multi-year tax plans that save thousands.

Real Estate Tax Integration

Cheryl's dual expertise in tax and real estate means she can help you structure purchases, maximize depreciation, execute 1031 exchanges, qualify for real estate professional status, and build wealth through tax-efficient property investing.

Remote-First, Nationwide Service

All services delivered securely online through encrypted client portal and virtual meetings. No office visits required. Serving clients in all 50 states for federal matters, Texas and most states for state tax issues.

Direct Access to Your Tax Strategist

No call centers. No being shuffled between departments. When you work with Elite Accounting, you work directly with Cheryl—the same expert who knows your complete financial picture and can provide consistent, informed guidance.

CLIENTS WE'RE PROUD TO SERVE

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

  • Sole proprietors, LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, and C-Corps seeking to maximize deductions, optimize entity structure, and reduce self-employment taxes.

High-Income Earners

  • W-2 executives and 1099 contractors earning $150K+ who need sophisticated tax strategies, retirement planning, and wealth optimization.

Real Estate Investors

  • Landlords, flippers, and property managers looking to leverage depreciation, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, and rental property strategies.

Individuals Facing IRS Issues

  • Taxpayers dealing with audits, back taxes, liens, levies, or unfiled returns who need expert representation and resolution strategies.

Self-Employed Professionals

  • Consultants, coaches, freelancers, and independent contractors navigating quarterly taxes, home office deductions, and retirement planning.

THE ELITE ACCOUNTING DIFFERENCE

At Elite Accounting & Tax Solutions, we believe tax preparation is just the beginning. Our philosophy is built on three core principles:

Education Over Opacity

We don't believe in keeping clients in the dark or using confusing jargon to justify fees. Every recommendation comes with clear explanations of why it matters, how it saves money, and what risks to consider. You should understand your tax strategy—not just trust blindly.

Strategy Over Compliance

Anyone can file forms. We focus on proactive planning: How should you structure your business? When should you take income? What deductions are you missing? What happens if tax laws change? Strategic thinking saves far more than perfect compliance.

Partnership Over Transactions

We're not here to do your taxes once and disappear. We build long-term relationships with clients, checking in quarterly, adjusting strategies as life changes, and being available when urgent questions arise. Your success is our success.

THE ELITE ACCOUNTING DIFFERENCE

At Elite Accounting & Tax Solutions, we believe tax preparation is just the beginning. Our philosophy is built on three core principles:

1. Education Over Opacity

We don't believe in keeping clients in the dark or using confusing jargon to justify fees. Every recommendation comes with clear explanations of why it matters, how it saves money, and what risks to consider. You should understand your tax strategy—not just trust blindly.

2. Strategy Over Compliance

Anyone can file forms. We focus on proactive planning: How should you structure your business? When should you take income? What deductions are you missing? What happens if tax laws change? Strategic thinking saves far more than perfect compliance.

3. PARTNERSHIP OVER TRANSACTIONS

We're not here to do your taxes once and disappear. We build long-term relationships with clients, checking in quarterly, adjusting strategies as life changes, and being available when urgent questions arise. Your success is our success.