what is an ea for tax
An Enrolled Agent is an individual who has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation. The term Enrolled, means the individual, is licensed by the federal government. The term Agent, means the individual, is authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only Enrolled Agents (EAs), attorneys, and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) may represent taxpayers before the IRS at all administrative levels.