Got a letter from the IRS?
Hand it to me.

Three things. Don't ignore it, because most notices have a response window and the options shrink once it passes. Don't call the IRS before you know what the notice is actually claiming. And find the date on it, usually top right, so we know how much time we have.

Then book a call or send me a photo of the letter. Most notices are less scary once someone reads them with you.

An Enrolled Agent is a tax professional licensed directly by the IRS after passing a three-part exam on individual tax, business tax, and representation. EAs have unlimited practice rights, which means I can represent any taxpayer, on any tax matter, in front of any IRS office.

For representation, that's the same standing as a CPA or a tax attorney. The difference is that it's all I'm licensed for. Tax is the whole job.

• IRS notice response. CP2000, CP14, CP501, CP504 and the rest. I read it, check it against your transcripts, and write the response.
• Payment plans. Installment agreements set up at a monthly amount you can actually keep paying.
• Offer in Compromise. Settling for less than you owe, when your numbers qualify. I'll tell you upfront if they don't.
• Penalty abatement. First-time abatement and reasonable-cause requests to take penalties off the balance.
• Unfiled back returns. Catching up missing years so you're back in compliance before the IRS files for you.
• Tax liens. Lien withdrawal, discharge, and subordination requests, so a lien stops blocking a sale or a loan.
• Innocent spouse relief. Separating you from a balance that came from a spouse or ex-spouse's return.
• Power of attorney & transcripts. Form 2848 on file so I can talk to the IRS for you and pull your full account history.

It depends on what's going on, so I don't list prices for representation. A single CP2000 and four years of unfiled returns are very different jobs.

What I can promise: the first review is free, and after I've pulled your transcripts you get a flat quote for the whole resolution. No hourly billing, no retainer that quietly runs out.

No. Plenty of representation work is for people I've never worked with before. If your trouble came from messy books or missed estimates, I can help fix that afterward too, but it's not a requirement.

Usually not. Once Form 2848 is on file, I'm your authorized representative. The IRS sends me copies of your notices, and I make the calls, sit on hold, and send the paperwork. You'll hear from me when there's something to decide or something to sign.