Meet our President

MaryBeth Lougen, EA, USTCP has over 30 years of US Income Tax experience, working both in the United States and in Canada. Mary Beth is in tune with the challenges and concerns faced by all her clients. After seeing too many people with significant tax issues caused by preparers with a lack of knowledge including the field of cross border taxation, Mary Beth opened American Expat Tax Services to make quality expat tax preparation available to everyone.

As an exceptional researcher, Mary Beth constantly monitors the ever changing US tax law and regulations to keep abreast of the latest developments enabling a broader understanding of international taxation, domestic taxation, and tax treaty interpretation.

Beth’s progressive experience in US international taxation and reporting, coupled with her hands on leadership is a proven combination to provide clients with a confidence that their tax needs are being met with professionalism and integrity.

Mary Beth carries the title Enrolled Agent which is the highest credential given out by the IRS. She is a U.S. Tax Court Practitioner, and also a respected writer and speaker on international taxation.