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What do IRS agents do?

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As an Internal Revenue Agent, you'll be a proactive decision-maker as you work

with customers, businesses, CFOs, CEOs, and the legal and financial communities. Our agents leverage the latest in computers, telecommunications, and data management systems. You will be responsible for planning and conducting on-site examinations. You will regularly work with taxpayers, their representatives, certified public Accountants, and tax attorneys.

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Do enrolled agents visit peoples homes to verify deductions?

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.


Do enrolled agents go to the IRS or do the IRS go to the enrolled agent?

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.


How does the IRS work with accountants?

Accountants mostly prepare returns for taxpayers that are filed with the IRS. Accounts can however represent taxpayers in front of the IRS to retrieve information or resolve a tax issue. Only Accountants, lawyers and enrolled agents may represent people before the IRS.


Are enrolled agents accountants?

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.


Which representative should you contact for IRS problems?

Who you contact when you have an IRS problem depends on the nature of your problem. Attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents (EA) are all authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Each one of these representatives has their unique value. In my opinion, the only reason to hire an attorney is if your case borders on the line of criminal. An attorney can not only help resolve your IRS problem, but he or she can also represent you in court if it comes down to that. Keep in mind that attorneys are usually much more expensive than CPAs or EAs. If all you have are IRS issues with no criminal activity, hiring a CPA or an EA will be just fine.

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Are there IRS Enrolled Agents in Lincoln NE?

Yes, there are enrolled IRS agents in Lincoln, NE


How many IRS agents are there?

100000


Do IRS agents get a commission from their collections?

NO


Do enrolled agents visit peoples homes to verify deductions?

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.


are there any enrolled IRS agents in Staunton, VA?

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


Why were the stamp agents unpopular?

They were the IRS agents of their day. Americans have never liked the people who take their money for the government.


Do enrolled agents go to the IRS or do the IRS go to the enrolled agent?

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.


How do you determine what your federal tax number is?

When the IRS assigns a tax number, it sends out a form with that number on it. If you cannot find your form, contact the IRS by phone and their agents will assist you.


How does the IRS work with accountants?

Accountants mostly prepare returns for taxpayers that are filed with the IRS. Accounts can however represent taxpayers in front of the IRS to retrieve information or resolve a tax issue. Only Accountants, lawyers and enrolled agents may represent people before the IRS.


What is the definition of Federal Employment?

"To be employed by the Federal government"- basically, you work for the government (FBI agents, senators, IRS auditors)


Are enrolled agents accountants?

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.


What are the alphabet agents?

Did you mean "alphabet agencies"? It's a term for governmental departments that are usually known by their initials, such as IRS, NASA, etc.