What is an Enrolled Agent?

The California Society of  Enrolled Agents define an Enrolled Agent as. "Enrolled Agents are federally-licensed tax practitioners who specialize in tax preparation and have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. If you get a letter from the IRS, or worse, are audited or are the target of a collection action, your EA can speak directly to the IRS on your behalf. EAs are trained in a wide variety of common and unusual tax situations. With the tax laws changing yearly, it’s more critical than ever to have a qualified tax specialist on your side when preparing your tax and financial strategy. The Enrolled Agent license is the highest credential the IRS issues. Be confident about your tax return – use an Enrolled Agent." https://www.csea.org/CSEA/Taxpayers/Why_Use_an_EA_/CSEA/Taxpayer_Help/Why_Use_an_EA_.aspx?hkey=7bc51cce-156b-44e0-866a-8e2b55352f07