Yes, there are enrolled IRS agents in Lincoln, NE
Enrolled Agents are not accountants, but many accountants do become Enrolled Agents or vice-versa. Today, an enrolled agent would handle settling inquiries, disputes, and claims for payment between the IRS and taxpayers. In addition, the role of an EA has eventually expanded to include preparing various tax forms. Basically, an EA can help you with anything related to your federal taxes and the IRS.
You are confusing an enrolled agent with an IRS employed tax agent. Enrolled agents are not employed by the IRS. Yes, IRS agents can personally visit and ask to verify tax related matters.
currently: over 48,000
The IRS can advise you of the availability of enrolled agents. Visit this site for info: http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/agents/article/0,,id=100710,00.html
Texas A&M- College Station has over 48,000 students enrolled
In most cases the IRS will communicate with the tax payer and then the tax payer could seek the help of an enrolled agent, accountant, attorney, etc.
Enrolled agents are allowed to take the place of a taxpayer at the IRS. They keep confidentiality between themselves and their clients and generally assist people with their taxes.
You can find help with a vehicle breakdown in Texas with AAA if you are enrolled in their program. If you are enrolled you can ask and get help whether you are in your car or a friends car.
No, Enrolled Agents do not have to be CPAs. In fact, to become an enrolled agent there are no minimum education requirements. What is required is that you pass the SEE (Special Enrollment Examination) which is a 3 part test created by the IRS. Upon successful completion of all 3 parts, you have to file Form 23 and undergo a tax suitability check (to make sure you are current with your tax obligations). For more information about how to become an enrolled agent, check out the information found at Fast Forward Academy: http://fastforwardacademy.com/index-page-benefits-to-become-an-enrolled-agent.htm
Using the IRS branding should be okay as long as you don't misrepresent the EA designation. Here is guidance from the IRS:From §10.30 Solicitation. (a) Advertising and solicitation restriction-Enrolled agents, enrolled retirement plan agents, or registered tax return preparers, in describing their professional designation, may not utilize the term "certified" or imply anemployer/employee relationship with the Internal Revenue Service.While not specified, it is reasonable to assume we cannot use synonyms of "certified" in the description. Here are some we should stay clear of in our advertising:accreditedapprovedlicensedvalidatedExamples of acceptable descriptions for enrolled agents are "enrolled to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service," "enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service," and "admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service."
The University of Texas Pan American has, for Fall 2013, over 20,000 students enrolled in both graduate and undergraduate programs.