What Type of Professional Can Negotiate with the IRS?
There are a range of available types of qualified professionals, such as: An EA. An “enrolled agent” (EA) is an authorized tax practitioner with a federal credential that assures that he or she has passed an IRS examination and background check; or has worked for the IRS for at least five years, long enough to acquire a federal government license. A CPA. Like EAs, certified public accountants (CPAs) are legally qualified to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS. They are accredited by ACAT (Accreditation Council for Accounting and Taxation). An attorney. Certain attorneys are also qualified to represent taxpayers under ACAT accreditation. A CFP. Certain certified financial planners (CFPs) may also be qualified under ACAT. How Do I Find a Qualified Representative? In every state, many advocates offer their services to taxpayers. They are easy enough to find because they tend to advertise in a wide variety of media. Unfortunately, because some of these advocates may not be qualified, t
