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| Established | July 7, 1884 |
| Authorized by | Internal Revenue Service |
In the United States of America, an Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax advisor, who is a federally authorized tax practitioner which is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Enrolled Agents represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax issues that include audits, collections, and appeals.
Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential awarded by the IRS.[1] According to the National Association of Enrolled Agents, there are approximately 87,000 practicing EAs in the United States.
- ^ "Enrolled Agent Information". Internal Revenue Service. United States Department of the Treasury.