Complicated tax laws make it difficult to know who to turn to for tax assistance. Most people think CPAs. If the problem involves a court case, perhaps they will contact a tax attorney. But working with these professionals can be costly and time-consuming because they do not focus solely on taxes. What if you need a tax problem solved by a tax expert at a reasonable price? Try an enrolled agent. Enrolled agents are licensed tax resolution specialists.
Enrolled agents are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as individuals who are licensed to represent individuals and businesses with tax problems in front of the Internal Revenue Service. They must pass a two day test strictly on taxes. The Internal Revenue Service grades the test on a bell curve basis so the number of individuals that pass are limited.
Good enrolled agents take their job seriously and follow the guide of ethics proscribed in Circular 230 that regulates individuals that practice in front of the Internal Revenue Service. The guideline is to represent your client zealously in front of the Internal Revenue Service. Enrolled agents enthusiastically and aggressively speak taxes.
What makes enrolled agents different from tax attorneys? Nothing.
• Bottom line is that enrolled agents are able to do everything that a tax attorney is able to do except go to tax court.
The truth is that many options outside of the tax court arena exist that are beneficial to solve the tax problem. The cases that go to tax court are usually bad cases since the tax court is the one that decides which cases go in front of the court and which ones do not.
• Enrolled agents are not able to help in a criminal investigation either.
In cases involving criminal investigation, we highly recommend that you find an experienced tax attorney.
What makes enrolled agents different from credit resolution firms? Plenty.
• Credit resolution firms fix your credit but are not able to help you solve your tax problem. They will help you find areas to fix your credit score.
• Enrolled agents solve tax problems. They are specialized in the area of fixing people’s tax problems.
What makes enrolled agents different from CPAs? Two major differences.
• CPAs are able to do audit of corporation that require internal audits of their books. A company that is traded on the NYSE is required by the SCC to have audits of their books done. A CPA needs to be hired to prepare the audit.
• CPAs are able to attest to the authenticity of the financial statements for banks.
Truly, the difference in the tax representation world between CPAs and enrolled agents is nothing.
It is important to know that the person that you are hiring for representation in front of the Internal Revenue Service is able to represent you with the best knowledge of how to solve tax problems. Successful tax problem resolution specialists like Centsable Accounting, Inc. spend the time to train their team of tax solvers to solve tax problems.
We at Centsable Accounting, Inc. take it seriously to solve your tax problem under the best possible options that are available to you. We want what is best for our client.
About the author
Becky Schmitz is a certified tax resolution specialist and enrolled agent. Named 2006 Top Practitioner by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, she is the owner of Centsable Accounting, a tax problem resolution company serving Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. Centsable Accounting offers many services related to tax problem resolution including a free tax problem resolution consultation. Visit them online today at http://www.centsableaccounting.com or contact them at 406-651-4445 to learn more.