Donald VanderWal is an ENROLLED AGENT (EA). He owns and operates VanderWal Tax LLC.
What is an Enrolled Agent?
An ENROLLED AGENT is the ONLY federally-licensed tax professional who has demonstrated special competence in tax preparation and also has UNLIMITED practice rights to represent any taxpayer regarding any tax matter before any IRS office. Enrolled Agents are empowered by the United States Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service for audits, collections, and appeals. Enrolled Agents have been regulated by Congress since the year 1884.
Enrolled Agent Status Is The Highest Credential The IRS Awards
Individuals endure a three-part examination and subject themselves to a background investigation in order to become an ENROLLED AGENT. Those who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete a minimum of 72 hours of continuing professional education every three years which gets reported to the IRS.
An ENROLLED AGENT is considered a tax specialist, which sets them apart from Attorneys or CPAs who do not always specialize in taxes. While CPAs and Attorneys are licensed by the states, ENROLLED AGENTS are federally-licensed by the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
ENROLLED AGENTS are NATIONAL TAX PROFESSIONALS that can PRACTICE IN ALL STATES. Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants, have State licenses, which can limit their practice ONLY to the state where they are licensed.