Riverside, CA Enrolled Agent / Advanced TAx Solutions

Memberships

Graduate, National Tax Practice Institute
National Association Of Enrolled Agents
California Society Of Enrolled Agents
Riverside Tax Consultants Association
Riverside Chamber Of Commerce
Air Force Academy Association of Graduates

Availability
We are open all year to serve our clients, including evenings or weekends by appointment. Just call for an appointment at a convenient time for you.

What is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is an individual who has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation. Enrolled Agents, or EAs, can represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service. IRS administrative levels include examination (audit), appeals and collections. Enrolled" means EAs are licensed by the federal government. "Agent" means EAs are authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only EAs, attorneys and CPAs may represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS. The Enrolled Agent profession dates back to 1884 when, after questionable claims had been presented for Civil War losses, Congress acted to regulate persons who represented citizens in their dealings with the Treasury Department.

How can an Enrolled Agent at ATS help me?
The EA at Advanced Tax Solutions advises, represents and prepares tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and any entities with tax-reporting requirements. Our Enrolled Agent's expertise in the continually changing field of tax law enables him to effectively represent taxpayers with the IRS or state tax agencies, for audits, appeals and tax collection matters.

Top Ten Reasons You Need An EA

10.	Unlike CPAs and attorneys, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, ALL Enrolled Agents specialize in taxation.
9.	Enrolled Agents are subjected to a rigorous background check conducted by the IRS.
8.	Enrolled Agents are bound by Circular 230, which gives them limited client privilege in situations where they represent the taxpayer for audits, appeals or collection matters.
7.	Enrolled Agents are required to complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years to keep them abreast of any and all tax law changes.
6.	Enrolled Agents take a difficult three-part examination which covers taxation of individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, procedures and ethics.
5.	Only Enrolled Agents are required to demonstrate to the IRS their competence in matters of taxation before they represent a taxpayer.
4.	Enrolled Agents are authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service.
3.	Enrolled Agents are the only tax professionals who receive their right to practice from the United States Government.
2.	Enrolled Agents are licensed by the federal government. And the number one reason you should choose an EA:
1.	The profession has been regulated by Congress since 1884! And no, this is not a typographical error!

What are the differences between EAs and other tax professionals?
Only Enrolled Agents are required to demonstrate to the Internal Revenue Service their competence in matters of taxation before they may represent a taxpayer before the IRS. Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all EAs specialize in taxation. EAs are the only taxpayer representatives who receive their right to practice from the United States government. (CPAs and attorneys are licensed by their individual state.)

Are EAs required to take continuing professional education?
In addition to the stringent testing and application process, EAs are required to complete 72 hours of continuing professional education, reported every three years, to maintain their status. Because of the difficulty in becoming an Enrolled Agent and keeping up the required credentials, there are fewer than 35,000 active EAs in the United States. The ATS EA typically completes at least 75 hours of formal continuing education every year, in addition to his teaching engagements.

Are Enrolled Agents bound by any ethical standards?
EAs are required to abide by the provisions of U.S. Treasury Department Circular 230. EAs found to be in violation of the provisions contained in Circular 230 may be suspended or disbarred.

Privilege and the Enrolled Agent
The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 allows federally authorized practitioners (those bound by the previously mentioned Circular 230) a limited client privilege. This privilege allows confidentiality between the taxpayer and the Enrolled Agent under certain conditions. The privilege applies to situations where the taxpayer is being represented in cases involving audits and collection matters. It is not applicable to the preparation and filing of a tax return. The new privilege does not apply to state tax matters, although a number of states have an accountant-client privilege.

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