What is the difference between an Enrolled Agent and a CPA?
Short answer: Enrolled Agents are licensed by the IRS and specialize in tax. CPAs are licensed by states and cover accounting and auditing more broadly. Both can represent you before the IRS.
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax specialist licensed by the IRS. EAs pass a three-part IRS exam on individual tax, business tax and representation, complete continuing education every year, and have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, collections and appeals.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is licensed by a state board. CPAs cover a wider field, including financial statement audits, and some specialize in tax.
For tax preparation, tax planning and IRS problems, an EA is fully qualified. Our firm is led by Enrolled Agents.
General information from Davis Schuler & Associates, LLC, not advice for your situation. Tax rules and thresholds change; confirm the current rules before acting.
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