Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow
Tax Practitioner | Author | National Tax Educator
Mary Jane Hourani is an experienced tax educator, author, and tax practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in taxation, accounting, compliance, and professional education. Her career combines extensive practical experience with a longstanding commitment to developing and delivering high-quality tax education for accounting and tax professionals.
Mary Jane began her career in 1993, working with established tax, accounting, and audit firms before opening her own practice in 2005. Her professional experience encompasses individual and business taxation, tax compliance, financial analysis, IRS representation, and advisory services. As an IRS Enrolled Agent and National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow, she brings an extensive understanding of tax law, regulatory requirements, and the practical challenges faced by tax professionals.
Since 2008, Mary Jane has served as an Instructor of Tax for Michigan State University Tax School and has presented educational programs for professional and trade organizations since 2005. She has also served as a Contributing Author and Editor of the *National Tax Workbook* through the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation since 2009. Her work includes developing instructional materials and technical training resources used by university tax schools and professional education organizations.
Mary Jane holds a Master of Management from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University, with a focus on organizational development and governmental accounting.
Known for translating complex tax concepts into clear, practical instruction, Mary Jane brings a valuable combination of technical knowledge, real-world experience, and educational expertise to professional development programs. Her instructional approach emphasizes foundational understanding, practical application, and accessible reference resources, making her particularly well suited to developing training for professionals supporting U.S. tax engagements in today’s global accounting environment.