Can a CPA Negotiate With the IRS for Me?
Yes. Under IRS rules (Circular 230), CPAs, Enrolled Agents and attorneys have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Once you sign Form 2848, Power of Attorney, your CPA or EA can speak with the IRS, receive your notices, request records, and negotiate payment plans, Offers in Compromise and penalty relief on your behalf.
Who can represent you before the IRS
| Professional | Representation rights |
|---|---|
| CPA | Unlimited: any tax matter, any IRS office, including collections and appeals |
| Enrolled Agent (EA) | Unlimited: federally licensed by the IRS, specializing in tax |
| Attorney | Unlimited |
| Unenrolled tax preparer | Limited: generally only returns they prepared, and not in collection matters |
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This matters because many “tax relief” companies use salespeople who are not licensed to represent you. Always ask who will actually handle your case.
What a CPA or EA can do for you
- Pull your IRS account transcripts to confirm what you owe.
- Respond to IRS notices and Revenue Officer requests.
- Prepare financial statements (Forms 433-A, 433-B, 433-F).
- Negotiate installment agreements and Offers in Compromise.
- Request penalty abatement and Currently Not Collectible status.
- Request Collection Due Process hearings and appeals.
- Attend meetings with the IRS so you do not have to.
How Form 2848 works
Form 2848 authorizes a named representative for specific tax types and years. After the IRS records it, the IRS will generally communicate with your representative. You can revoke it at any time.
Why a CPA-led approach is different
A CPA brings the accounting side too. Many tax debt cases start with unfiled returns, messy books or payroll errors. We can fix the underlying records, file what is missing, and then negotiate with accurate numbers. That reduces the chance of a rejected offer or a defaulted payment plan.
Our team
[Lead CPA name], CPA, and [Lead EA name], EA, lead our tax resolution work from our Troy, Michigan office and Beverly Hills, California location, with representation available nationwide where permitted.
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Every situation is different. We review your IRS transcripts and explain your options in plain terms.
This page provides general information, not tax or legal advice for your specific situation. IRS rules, fees and thresholds can change. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and every case depends on its own facts. Franskoviak Tax Solutions, operated by Titan Tax Solutions, P.C., provides representation where permitted.
