Meet Robert Johnson, EA
Robert Johnson is an Enrolled Agent (EA) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and small businesses navigate the tax code. He founded Johnson Tax & Accounting with a simple mission: help people keep more of what they earn through proactive tax planning and meticulous preparation.
Based in Anytown, Robert serves clients across the country. As a federally licensed tax practitioner, he isn't limited by state lines. He can represent any U.S. taxpayer before the IRS, no matter where they live.
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What Is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent is a tax professional who has earned the highest credential the IRS awards. The “Enrolled” designation means the practitioner is authorized to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. The “Agent” part means they can act on the taxpayer's behalf, attending audits, negotiating payment plans, and handling correspondence so you don't have to.
To earn the EA credential, a candidate must either pass a rigorous three-part IRS exam called the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), covering individual taxation, business taxation, and representation, or have qualifying experience as a former IRS employee. Robert earned his credential by examination, demonstrating mastery of the full breadth of the tax code.
Unlike CPAs and attorneys, who are licensed by individual states, Enrolled Agents hold a federal license granted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This gives EAs unlimited practice rights: they can represent any taxpayer, on any tax matter, before any IRS office, anywhere in the United States.
Enrolled Agents are also required to complete 72 hours of continuing professional education every three years, ensuring they stay current with the ever-changing tax code. Robert consistently exceeds these requirements, regularly attending advanced tax seminars on small business taxation, IRS representation procedures, and retirement planning strategies.
Areas of Specialization
Small Business Taxation
S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Entity selection, estimated payments, and deduction strategies.
IRS Representation
Audit defense, notice resolution, payment plans, penalty abatement, and offers in compromise.
Tax Planning & Strategy
Year-round proactive planning to minimize tax liability through timing, entity structure, and retirement contributions.
Individual Tax Preparation
Complex personal returns including rental income, investments, self-employment, and multi-state filing.
Enrolled Agent vs. CPA: What's the Difference?
Both are qualified professionals, but they have different strengths, licensing, and areas of focus. Here's how they compare.
Enrolled Agent (EA)
- LicensingFederal, granted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
- ScopeSpecialized exclusively in taxation
- IRS RepresentationUnlimited practice rights before all IRS offices and at every administrative level
- Practice AreaLicensed in all 50 states automatically
- FocusTax preparation, tax planning, and IRS representation. Tax is the entire practice
- Audit & AttestNot applicable. EAs do not perform financial audits
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- LicensingState-level, licensed by individual state boards of accountancy
- ScopeBroader accounting scope including auditing, consulting, and financial advisory
- IRS RepresentationUnlimited practice rights if actively licensed, but tax may not be their primary focus
- Practice AreaLicensed in the state(s) where they hold a certificate; reciprocity varies
- FocusMay specialize in tax, audit, consulting, or corporate finance. Tax is one possible focus among many
- Audit & AttestCan perform financial statement audits and attestation services, which is unique to CPAs
Both EAs and CPAs are valuable professionals. If your primary need is tax, especially IRS representation, tax planning, or small business tax, an Enrolled Agent is purpose-built for that work.
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