Yes. Simona is an Enrolled Agent, which is a federal credential that gives her unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. She can respond to the notice, call the IRS on your behalf, and handle the back-and-forth until the matter is resolved. This IRS representation authority is a real differentiator.

Most bookkeepers and many tax preparers cannot represent you before the IRS. They can prepare your return, but if a notice shows up, you’re on your own or they have to refer you to someone else. An Enrolled Agent can step in and act as your representative for any tax matter at any level of the IRS.

The first step when you get a notice is to read it carefully and note the deadline. IRS notices always have a response date, and missing that date usually makes things worse. Common notices include the CP2000, which proposes changes to your return because the IRS found income that doesn’t match what you reported. Sometimes the IRS is right and you owe additional tax. Sometimes there’s an explanation that resolves the discrepancy. Either way, a timely and accurate response is what matters.

Once you bring the notice to Simona, she reviews it, gathers the documentation needed, and responds on your behalf. If the IRS has questions or wants additional information, she handles that too. You don’t have to spend hours on hold with the IRS or try to figure out what the notice is actually asking for. She speaks their language and knows how to navigate the process.

This applies to notices, audits, and other IRS matters. Smart Outsourced Solutions offers bookkeeping and tax services with the tax side handled by a CPA and Enrolled Agent, so if a notice arrives, you already have someone who can represent you.

If you’ve received a notice and want help, reach out for a consultation. Bring the notice and any related documentation, and we’ll figure out the best path forward for your specific situation.