Many people searching for a CPA are ultimately looking for a qualified tax professional who can prepare tax returns, provide tax planning strategies, and represent them before the IRS. While Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents (EAs) both offer many of these services, they are licensed through different authorities and often have different areas of focus. CPAs are licensed by state boards of accountancy and may provide a wide range of accounting services, including financial statement audits and business accounting. Enrolled Agents, on the other hand, are federally licensed by the Internal Revenue Service and specialize exclusively in taxation.

At Starr Tax Advisors, we are proud to be led by an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent with unlimited representation rights before the IRS. This means we can assist individuals and businesses with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS notices, audits, payment plans, and tax resolution matters nationwide. For many taxpayers, an Enrolled Agent provides the same tax expertise and IRS representation they are seeking when searching for a CPA, while offering a specialized focus on federal tax law and tax advocacy.