East Bay Association of Enrolled Agents

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Good tax help starts with a clear, careful search.

Understand the Enrolled Agent credential, find professionals through trusted directories, and protect sensitive information while you choose.

Identify the need

Consider whether you need preparation, planning, IRS representation, or experience with a specific tax matter.

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Discuss experience, scope, availability, communication, and fees before engaging a practitioner.

Protect private data

Do not send sensitive tax records through a general association inquiry form.

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EBAEA can offer general chapter information, but it does not provide individual tax advice or form a tax-client relationship.

Do not send Social Security numbers, tax documents, IRS notices, account numbers, or detailed confidential tax information. Contacting EBAEA does not create a tax-client relationship.