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Tina Azarvand, Esq., LL.M.

Managing Partner

Tina Azarvand, Esq., LL.M.

About Tina

Tina Azarvand, founder of Azarvand Tax Law, is a nationally recognized tax attorney committed to transforming tax law services through client-focused representation and transparent pricing. She represents businesses and individuals navigating complex federal and state tax matters, including those with international tax obligations.

Since 2023, Tina has earned recognition each year on the Super Lawyers: Rising Stars list, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in each state. She has also been recognized on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list since 2023. Her dedication to community service was honored with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Young Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022.

In 2025, CNMI Governor David M. Apatang appointed Tina to the Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority Board of Directors, a role she currently serves in representing the private sector. The CEIA works to promote the CNMI's free trade zones internationally and advance economic development and diversification in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Tina serves as Salon Today's Resident Tax Attorney. Through her regular articles, she provides accessible guidance on critical tax issues affecting beauty business owners.

Tina is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and is licensed to practice before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), allowing her to represent taxpayers worldwide before the IRS regardless of their location. She holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Driven by a genuine commitment to making sophisticated tax representation accessible, Tina founded Azarvand Tax Law with a strong emphasis on transparent pricing, clear communication, and building lasting client relationships based on trust and results.

Before establishing her own firm, she worked as a Tax Attorney at a tax law firm and a Tax Manager at an accounting firm, where she assisted businesses and individuals with a variety of IRS and local tax matters.

During law school, Tina spearheaded the formation of Maryland's first Student Tax Committee in her role as her law school representative on the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Student Advisory Council, where she focused on researching and addressing tax issues affecting Maryland students. She also served as the American Bar Association (ABA) Representative and worked closely with the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) as its Student Ambassador and Student Representative within her law school's Student Bar Association.

During law school, Tina gained extensive practical tax experience through multiple clinical and professional roles. She served as a Law Clerk and Student Attorney at the University of Baltimore Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, worked as a Law Clerk at a tax law firm, interned at the MVLS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and provided tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers as a VITA-certified IRS preparer.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) — University of Baltimore School of Law
  • Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) — University of Baltimore School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies — Weber State University

Recognition & Awards

  • SuperLawyers: Rising Star (2023–2026)
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2023–2026)
  • Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Young Volunteer of the Year (2022)

Community Involvement

  • Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority (CEIA), Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — Board of Directors, 2025 – Present
  • Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), Baltimore, MD — Volunteer Attorney, 2020 – Present
  • American Bar Association (ABA), University of Baltimore — Representative, May 2019 – May 2020
  • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), University of Baltimore — Co-Chair, May 2019 – May 2020
  • MHEC Student Advisory Council — Tax Committee Chair, September 2019 – May 2020
  • Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), University of Baltimore — Representative, May 2018 – May 2019; Ambassador, November 2018 – July 2019
  • Maryland Access to Justice Commission, Baltimore, MD — Student Committee Chair, September 2018 – September 2019
  • CASH Campaign of Maryland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope), Baltimore, MD — VITA Tax Preparer, December 2018 – December 2019

Publications

  • Treasury Department Styles New Path for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Businesses with Corporate Transparency Act Suspension (2025)
  • Restyle of ERC Taxation Guidance (2025)
  • Understanding the IRS Taxpayer Bill of Rights (November 2024)
  • How Trump's Proposed Tax Code and Tariffs Could Shift Your Salon's Business Strategy (November 2024) [co-authored with Caroline Moss]
  • Brushing Up on Business Entities for Beauty Businesses (November 2024) [co-authored with Evan Holden]
  • What the Proposed ERC Repeal Act Means for Your ERC Claims (October 2024) [co-authored with Claudia Vasquez]
  • Root Out Tax Troubles: A Salon Owner's Guide to Avoiding IRS Penalties & Interest (September 2024)
  • IRS Renews ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program (2024)
  • Beautifying Your Financial Future: A Salon Owner's Brief Guide to Retirement and Health Savings (June 2024) [co-authored with Caroline Moss]
  • ERC Changes Unveiled: The Long-Awaited IRS Update
  • Highlighting the Risks: ERC Warnings Salon and Spa Owners Can't Brush Off
  • Cutting Through the Confusion: Why Salon & Spa Owners Need a Second Opinion on ERC Claims

Speaking Engagements

  • Sinlaku Recovery Free Community Tax Workshop (Casa Marianas) — Special Guest Daniel Alvarez, Director, Division of Revenue & Taxation, CNMI Department of Finance | June 12, 2026
  • Data-Driven Salon Summit (Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin TX) | May 16–18, 2026
  • 2026 Tax Seminar in Partnership with the Marianas Institute of Filipino CPAs and Accountants | February 28, 2026
  • Lunch and Learn: A Special Tax Series | January 30, 2026
  • Tax Compliance Seminar for Small Business Owners | October 22, 2025
  • Year-End Tax Planning / Tax Credits | December 9, 2025
  • Garrett County Property Tax Credits | November 21, 2025
  • MD & IRS Tax Credits | July 16, 2025
  • Lunch and Learn — A Special Tax Series | July 15, 2025
  • Tax Compliance Seminar | May 28, 2025
  • 2025 Tax Series: Navigating Federal Compliance & Recent Developments for CNMI Businesses (Webinar) | December 17, 2025
  • Compliance Endurance: Navigating Federal Policies and Workforce Regulations | October 20, 2025
  • 2025 Tax Series: Navigating Federal Compliance & Recent Developments for CNMI Businesses (Webinar) | September 10, 2025
  • CW Visa Holder Webinar | July 29, 2025
  • General Membership Meeting Seminar | September 3, 2025
  • Navigating Regulatory Changes: Essential Updates for Guam Businesses & Self-Employed Individuals — Session 2 | August 15, 2025
  • Navigating Regulatory Changes: Essential Updates for Guam Businesses & Self-Employed Individuals — Session 1 | August 14, 2025
  • Navigating Federal & State Taxes: A Practical Guide for Businesses (Webinar) | July 11, 2025
  • Tax Law for CNMI Businesses (Webinar) | May 13, 2025
  • Marianas Business Network | May 13, 2025
  • Ask the Expert Panel | April 27, 2025
  • Tax & Audit Seminar: Your Guide to Tax Preparation, Compliance, and Controversy | February 19, 2025
  • Navigating Regulatory Changes: Essential Updates for CNMI Businesses & Self-Employed Individuals | January 11, 2025
  • Federal Compliance for Business Owners in the CNMI (Webinar) | January 10, 2025
  • Navigating Regulatory Changes: Essential Updates for CNMI Businesses & Self-Employed Individuals | January 7, 2025
  • Payroll Compliance Update: Navigating New Regulations and Effective Practices (Webinar) | August 6, 2024
  • Brewing Profits: Essential Payroll & Tax Planning for Restaurants & Brewery Owners and Their Accountants (Webinar) | June 27, 2024
  • Essential Payroll & Income Tax Planning for Salon & Spa Owners and Their Accountants (Webinar) | June 11, 2024
  • Navigating Tax Controversies Affecting Human Trafficking Survivors (Webinar) | July 18, 2024
  • Tax Strategies for Salons, Spas, and Independent Stylists | June 26, 2024
  • CNMI Tax Settlement Series with Azarvand Tax Law | June 4, 6, 11 & 13, 2024
  • Avoiding CNMI & IRS Tax Issues: A Workshop for Business Owners & Self-Employed Individuals | October 23, 2024
  • Avoiding CNMI & IRS Tax Issues: A Workshop for Business Owners & Self-Employed Individuals | September 21, 2024
  • Avoiding CNMI & IRS Tax Issues: A Workshop for Business Owners & Self-Employed Individuals | September 18, 2024
  • Lunch & Learn with Azarvand Tax Law — CNMI | March 2, 2024
  • Lunch & Learn with Azarvand Tax Law — CNMI | March 1, 2024
  • Lunch & Learn with Azarvand Tax Law — Guam | February 29, 2024
  • Lunch & Learn with Azarvand Tax Law — CNMI | February 27, 2024
  • Federal Compliance for Business Owners in Guam (Webinar) | February 27, 2024
  • Federal Compliance for Business Owners in Hawaii (Webinar) | February 8, 2024
  • Federal Compliance for Business Owners in the CNMI (Webinar) | January 10, 2024
  • Employee Retention Credit Eligibility & Other Tax Planning Opportunities (Webinar) | November 14, 2023
  • How to Claim Your Employee Retention Credit Correctly (Don't Get in Trouble with the IRS) (Webinar) | September 25, 2023
  • Ongoing COVID Relief Benefits for Your Salon (Webinar) | June 14, 2023
  • Tax Strategies for Breweries | May 9, 2023
  • Employee Retention Credit (Webinar) | December 15, 2022
  • Employee Retention Credit for Breweries and Bars (Webinar) | August 2, 2022
  • Maryland Tax Credits: Are Your Clients Taking Advantage of the Ones They Are Eligible For? (Webinar) | June 15, 2022