Enrolled Agent (EA): America’s Federally-Licensed Tax Expert

What Is an Enrolled Agent?

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax professional licensed directly by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under Title 31 of the U.S. Code (Circular 230). This federal credential grants EAs unlimited practice rights before the IRS in all 50 states and U.S. territories. 

Why Federal Licensing Matters

  • Geographic Freedom: Regulated by the U.S. Treasury, an EA can serve clients nationwide (and virtually) from anywhere in the world, ideal for global citizens and cross-border families.
  • Specialized Tax Authority: Focused exclusively on federal taxation, earning the title “America’s tax experts.”
  • Ongoing Mastery: EAs must complete 72 hours of continuing federal tax education every three years (including ethics) to stay current with ever-changing tax code

How EAs Earn & Maintain Their Credential

  1. Stringent Qualification:
    • Pass a background check and the three-part Special Enrollment Exam covering tax law in individual, business, and representation topics or
    • Have five years of IRS experience as an examiner, collector, or revenue agent.
  2. Federal Oversight:
    • Governed by Circular 230 of the U.S. Code and Office of Professional Responsibility of Internal Revenue Service – your guarantee of consistent, high-standards of practice. 
  3. Continuing Education:
    • EAs report their Continuing Federal Tax Update Education directly to the IRS, completing 24 hours/year (2 hours of ethics per year) to stay current on tax-code changes, international treaties, and IRS procedures.

Why Work with an EA?

  • IRS Representation: We can speak on your behalf for audits, appeals, and collections – ensuring your case is handled by someone who knows IRS procedure inside and out.
  • Worldwide Accessibility: One credential covers every U.S. jurisdiction, no matter where you are located or where we are located, perfect for individuals and businesses with global ties.
  • Deep Tax-Only Expertise: We live and breathe federal tax law – so you don’t have to.
  • Peace-of-Mind Guarantees: Our filings are backed by a “Penalty-Free” promise—if our work causes a penalty, we reimburse you.
  • Client-First Compliance: We leverage our EA credentials to simplify your tax life, removing fear and confusion so you can focus on your family, career, or global business ventures.

The EA Difference for International Clients

  • Cross-Border Expertise: From expatriation planning and dual-status returns to treaty-based relief and PFIC elections, EAs guide you through every foreign-tax nuance.
  • Peace-of-Mind Guarantees: Backed by our “Penalty-Free” assurance, you’ll never face unexpected IRS fines from our filings.
  • Effortless Compliance: We make FBAR, FATCA, FIRPTA, and corporate-entity reporting feel as easy as ordering lunch—so you reclaim your time and your joy.

Partner with an EA who combines deep IRS authorization, global-tax expertise, and a commitment to Effortless Global Tax Compliance.
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