Beth Lavia is a Tax Senior Manager at SST with more than 25 years of experience serving individuals and businesses across a wide range of industries. She provides comprehensive tax services including preparation, planning, and advisory support for individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns.
Beth brings particularly deep expertise in real estate taxation, working with investors, developers, and property owners to navigate complex reporting requirements and identify strategic tax opportunities. Her additional experience includes restaurant franchises, healthcare professionals, and closely held small businesses, allowing her to provide practical, industry-informed guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
Known for her approachable style, Beth enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients and takes pride in making complex tax matters simple and easy to understand. She believes that informed clients are empowered clients and works to ensure clarity and confidence in every engagement.
In addition to her public accounting experience, Beth spent more than five years in the tax software industry, where she wrote and developed federal and state tax programs. This unique background provides her with a strong technical foundation and in-depth understanding of the systems that support accurate and efficient tax compliance.
Beth is also passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of CPAs, actively supporting and guiding young professionals as they grow in their careers.
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants