Betty Cook, CPA

About Betty Cook, CPA

Betty Cook, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Alamogordo, New Mexico and the surrounding region. With 26 years of professional experience, the firm of Cook CPA Group handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the New Mexico Board of Accountancy, Betty Cook, CPA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• S-corporation returns (Form 1120-S)
• Bookkeeping services
• Innocent spouse relief
• Restaurant industry accounting

Service area

Primary office in Alamogordo, NM (ZIP 87109). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on New Mexico. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Alamogordo metro area.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the New Mexico Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the New Mexico State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.