MEET PAUL

Paul was born and raised in Monticello, Minnesota.  In 1989, he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with an emphasis in Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Minnesota and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy.  He moved to San Diego for his first duty station onboard a ship at Naval Station San Diego.  In 1995 Paul completed the personal income tax licensing course through H&R Block and worked for the company for one tax season.  The following tax season he ventured out on his own and started “Paul’s Mobile Tax Service” and in 2023 incorporated into “Paul’s Tax Service Inc.”.

In 1997, he completed his Master’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from National University.  In 2011, Paul completed all requirements to become an IRS Enrolled Agent, a federally authorized tax practitioner enrolled to practice and represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.  Paul is currently studying Personal Financial Planning and taking courses through the University of California Irvine for a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning and will be sitting for the Certified Financial Planning exam in 2024 to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Paul retired from the United States Navy in 2011 at the rank of Commander and parallel to his Navy career, found time to grow a thriving tax business mostly through referrals.

Paul and his wife Amalia have 4 children and reside in Chula Vista, California.