Kariem Bassiem was raised in Northern Baltimore County. His close friends and family stretch as far south as Arlington, VA, so he has always considered the DC area his home.  Kariem is currently studying to be a CPA and works under the tutelage of Nancy Lao in our office.  

Prior to starting his career with Tax-Masters, Inc., Kariem worked for GE Aviation in their Supply Chain Management Department. It was Kariem's fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, at the University of Maryland that helped him discover his love of accounting. Kariem accounts that the knowledge and skill he accrued as treasurer and executive board member of the award-winning chapter provided great insight into the accounting experience. Also while studying at the University of Maryland, Kariem became a Realtor to help pay his way through college.  Kariem understands what it is like to be a self employed individual thereby helping him find important deductions for his clients. 

When he is not in the office, Kariem enjoys skiing the local slopes, attending Raven’s games, and traveling with his family to Egypt (or where ever one can find good diving).  Kariem also speaks fluent Arabic and works with our American clients stationed throughout the Arab world.

Kariem Bassiem