Who We Are

PMC Tax & Accounting is a modern, independent tax and advisory practice serving individuals, families, and small businesses.
We focus on delivering clear communication, accurate tax planning, and long-term financial organization.

We believe taxes don’t need to be confusing. Our goal is to give every client confidence, clarity, and a path forward — no matter how simple or complex their situation may be.

What is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax practitioner who has earned the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Enrolled Agents specialize exclusively in taxation — including tax preparation, tax planning, and IRS representation.

EAs must pass a rigorous three-part IRS exam covering individual tax, business tax, and ethics, and they are required to complete ongoing continuing education to maintain their license.

Because they are licensed at the federal level, EAs can represent individuals and businesses before the IRS in all tax matters, including audits, collections, notices, and appeals.

When choosing a tax professional, many people are familiar with the term CPA, but fewer know about Enrolled Agents (EAs) — even though EAs are the only tax specialists directly licensed by the IRS.

Here’s what that means for you:

Enrolled Agents Are America’s Tax Experts

While CPAs can specialize in many different fields — auditing, business valuation, financial reporting, corporate finance, etc. — an Enrolled Agent specializes exclusively in taxation.

Every part of an EA’s exam, training, and ongoing education is focused on tax law, tax strategy, and IRS procedures.
This means EAs often have deeper, more current tax knowledge than many CPAs whose focus isn’t primarily tax.

EAs Are Federally Licensed — CPAs Are State Licensed

CPAs are licensed by individual states and must follow that state’s rules.

Enrolled Agents are licensed by the U.S. Treasury and IRS, which means:

• They can work with clients in all 50 states
  
  

• Their authority to represent taxpayers before the IRS is national
  
  

• They never lose authority if you move states or have multi-state filings
  
  

For clients with rental properties, businesses, or income in multiple states, an EA is uniquely positioned to help.

EAs Have Unlimited Rights Before the IRS (Same as CPAs & Attorneys)

This is important for client confidence:

Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and attorneys all have the same legal rights to:

• Represent you in an IRS audit
  
  

• Respond to IRS notices
  
  

• Negotiate on your behalf
  
  

• Handle collections or appeals
  
  

You are fully protected, and your representation rights are the same whether you hire an EA or CPA.

Why Many People Choose an EA Over a CPA for Taxes

• EAs are laser-focused on tax law
  
  

• They complete IRS-specific continuing education
  
  

• They often maintain more up-to-date tax knowledge
  
  

• Their entire profession is built around tax strategy, not accounting or financial audits
  
  

• They tend to offer more personalized service than large CPA firms
  
  

For clients who want year-round support, personalized strategy, and someone who prioritizes their tax position, an EA is often the best fit.

Bottom Line: You’re Safe With an EA

When you work with an Enrolled Agent, you’re working with a federally authorized tax expert whose entire career is dedicated to understanding the tax code, protecting you, and helping you make the best financial decisions.

For many families and small businesses, an EA is the ideal tax professional — pairing deep tax expertise with the accessibility and personal support that larger CPA firms often can’t match.