Debbie Pham, EA

Tax Director

As an Enrolled Agent with over 15 years of tax planning experience, I currently lead Summit Tax Planning. I obtained my B.S. degree from the U.C. of Riverside, after which I worked for Ernst & Young, eventually rising up to be one of their Tax Managers.

Income taxes are my passion. I enjoy reading about changes in the tax code and helping my clients make the best tax decisions based on their personal situations. And while most tax preparers focus exclusively on tax compliance (i.e. making sure your taxes are filed on-time), I make it a priority to help my clients with tax strategy. This is one of the reasons Ernst & Young moved me into their high net worth tax group, where I worked with many of the firm’s most successful families.

  • I have a special affinity for business owners, having been one myself when I owned & operated an auto repair shop in Alameda, while also working full-time in my profession.

    Finally, I have a passion for real estate and a deep understanding of real estate tax law, and I stay informed by being an active member of my local realtor association, where I have served as volunteer Treasurer for the past four years.

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