Oyram Avitia's Profile

Oyram is a junior at the University of Illinois Chicago pursuing a degree in Accounting, with an expected graduation date of December 2028 and CPA eligibility upon completion. He has a strong interest in taxation and is looking forward to deepening his expertise in this field. In addition to his academic path, he is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois. He has also volunteered with Ladder Up, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals. In this role, he assisted with preparing individual federal and state tax returns while applying IRS guidelines and gaining hands-on experience in tax compliance and client service. He also gained exposure to professional tax services through Elite Tax Services, where he observed and assisted with individual and small business tax preparation, including sales tax, payroll tax, and financial statement support in a client-facing environment.