3 Reasons You Need an Enrolled Agent for Your 2025 Taxes

Most taxpayers don’t think about their tax professional until they are sitting across from them in February. However, who you choose to prepare your return can be the difference between a stressful audit and total peace of mind.

If you are looking for tax preparation in Houston or Clear Lake, you might see many options—but there is a significant advantage to choosing an Enrolled Agent (EA). Here are three reasons why:

1. Unlimited Representation Rights

Unlike a standard tax preparer, an Enrolled Agent is federally authorized by the U.S. Treasury. This gives me "Unlimited Representation Rights." in front of the IRS. If the IRS sends you a letter or flags your return for an audit, I can stand in your place and speak directly to the IRS on your behalf. You won’t have to face the IRS alone.

2. Specialized Expertise in Taxation

While many CPAs focus on general accounting or auditing for large corporations, Enrolled Agents specialize almost exclusively in taxation. To earn this designation, I passed a rigorous three-part comprehensive exam covering individual and business tax law. Whether you have a simple 1040 or a complex partnership return, my focus is on finding every legal deduction possible while ensuring you stay compliant.

3. Year-Round Audit Monitoring

Tax issues don’t only happen in April. At Parker Franklin Tax LLC, we offer audit monitoring that can alert us to potential issues 2-4 months before a letter even hits your mailbox. This proactive approach allows us to solve problems before they become "tax emergencies."

The Bottom Line Don’t settle for a "seasonal" preparer who disappears on April 16th. Choose a specialist who is licensed by the federal government to protect your interests year-round.

Need help with your taxes? Contact me today!