What is an Enrolled Agent (EA)?

As a taxpayer, you have many choices when it comes to finding a tax professional to prepare your tax return. One of those choices is to use an Enrolled Agent (EA).

An Enrolled Agent is a federally licensed tax practitioner knowledgeable in every aspect of taxation under the IRS tax code. The designation of enrolled agent is the highest credential awarded by the IRS, and individuals achieving this status must complete continuing education requirements and adhere to ethical standards every year.

As such, there are fewer than 65,000 practicing enrolled agents.

Why Work with an IRS Enrolled Agent? Enrolled agents advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses. In short, they do many of the same tasks that a CPA performs, but an EA specializes in all areas of federal taxation. An Enrolled Agent also has unlimited practice rights and can represent you before the IRS in federal tax court in tax-related matters such as audits, collections, and appeals no matter which state you live in, whether you own property, even if you operate a business.

Here’s are some of the tasks that an Enrolled Agent can do for you:

•   Individual and Small Business Tax Returns
•   Tax Planning for Individuals and Small Business
•   Payroll Processing and Payroll Tax Notice Resolution
•   ATF Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliations, and Categorization

More than a tax preparer, Enrolled Agents are federal tax specialists who can represent you before the IRS regardless of your tax problem or location. With the federal tax code becoming more complicated every year, you need a tax specialist with up-to-date knowledge of current tax laws and regulations on your side.