Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas

Oscar Javier Ornelas is a bilingual (English/Spanish) tax attorney and CPA who works with clients facing everything from routine compliance to high-stakes tax disputes. Licensed in Texas and New Mexico and admitted to the United States Tax Court, he combines legal strategy with a strong understanding of financial realities. At The Ornelas Firm, he counsels clients on tax audits and collections, excise taxes, and U.S. tax compliance for Americans living overseas. He also advises on international tax matters, including tax treaty issues and reporting obligations such as FATCA and FBAR. Oscar assists with state income, property, and transfer tax concerns and supports nonprofits and charitable organizations with formation and governance. His business-focused services include federal partnership and corporate tax planning, entity formation and restructuring, mergers, dissolutions, and transaction guidance for asset acquisitions and sales. He also provides small business consulting, contracting support, and collections/debt recovery assistance. The firm is based in El Paso, Texas, and maintains offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas (by appointment only) to better serve clients throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico.