Lori Thompson, Enrolled Agent

Second generation tax preparer and Enrolled Agent

Lori began her career in the family EA, CPA firm. Lori has enjoyed working with other small CPA firms as the "go to contact" with the IRS and other taxing authorities. Lori's roots are in small business, and she enjoys helping entrepreneurs realize their dream of managing their businesses successfully.

Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Western Governor's University. She is a member of National Association of Enrolled Agents, National Association of Tax Professionals and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

Lori has successfully represented small companies and Fortune 500 companies before state and national taxing authorities.

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What is an Enrolled Agent

An enrolled agent (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals. EAs advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and any entities with tax-reporting requirements. Only EAs are required to demonstrate to the IRS their competence in matters of taxation before they may represent a taxpayer before the IRS. Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all enrolled agents specialize in taxation. NAEA