What makes Enrolled Agents different from other tax professionals?
Most people know tax preparers who are CPAs, but what is an Enrolled Agent?
Enrolled Agents (EAs) are tax professionals authorized by the IRS to represent taxpayers in tax matters. EAs have the same unlimited practice rights that CPAs and tax attorneys have, meaning they can represent clients in any state and at any level of the IRS.
EAs focus their rigorous training and testing exclusively on taxes, so you can rest assured that their experience and knowledge are applicable to your situation. They can also practice nation-wide, as they are authorized by the IRS, not any particular state.
CPAs may specialize in a variety of other accounting sub-fields and are certified by their state board of accountancy.
Tax attorneys are lawyers with expertise in tax law, and they are admitted to the bar in their particular state