About
Why am I pursuing an American tax return practice? Like many people, my career has not followed a straight path. Yet, this is where I have ended up. I attended primary school at the American International School in Kuwait, which taught me to speak, read, and write in English. Once I returned to the Netherlands, I gained more than 20 years of experience in various account functions in the design world. After my family moved to Germany, I joined the American International Women's Club, where I served two terms as Vice President. Due to the bylaws governing the AIWC, a higher position was not allowed; only Americans could hold those offices.
When we left Germany and returned to the Netherlands, I started working at Rubes US Tax Services. Initially, I gathered and sorted the tax information, but soon I started preparing the returns myself. I passed the exam for becoming an Enrolled Agent in one sitting, which also allows me to represent clients to the IRS.
After six pleasant years as an employee, I decided to set out on my own. As of June 1, 2023, Karin Klaassen US Tax Consult has been in business.