Why Choose an Enrolled Agent for Your Taxes?
When it comes to getting your taxes done, people generally have a few different options. Some use tax software, others go to a large tax preparation company, and the rest find a local tax preparer. However, not every tax preparer provides the same service or experience. When enlisting a local tax service, why not choose one that has the expertise that you deserve. Enrolled Agents (EA’s) are tax professionals with proven experience that are required to pass a comprehensive tax exam and meet certain IRS experience requirements, in addition to maintaining continuing education.
Another advantage of choosing an Enrolled Agent is when taxpayers are contacted by the IRS, state, or local tax collector. EA’s have unlimited representation rights before the IRS, and our EA has significant experience in dealing with PA. We can represent clients in matters such as audits, appeals, and collection issues. Hopefully you don’t have to deal with these situations often, but if you ever do, it can be a lot less impactful having a tax professional who can help you understand what’s going on and represent you if necessary.
If any of the below situations apply to you,
our tax service may be of great benefit:
Work from home with a dedicated home office
Work part or full-time as a contractor
Made upgrades to your home
Moved during the year
Possess investments / withdrawing from IRA
Own a small business
Claim eligibility for property tax / rent rebate
Have extensive medical bills
Have numerous charitable donations
Own real estate that you lease to tenants
Recently married/divorced
Claim dependents
Itemize deductions
Any noteworthy changes to your tax situation
Additional Considerations & Implications in 2026 & Moving Forward
Your tax information is some of the most personal information you have, so who you give it to matters. Working with a trusted local tax professional means you know who has your information & who you’re dealing with. Instead of submitting through an online system where you may not know what happens to your data, or using a tax preparer who is not equipped to handle your sensitive info, we encourage you to consider a tax service that values your service and overall wellbeing. With data breaches, scams, AI spoofing, & companies buying and selling information becoming more common, keeping your tax information private & working with someone you trust can offer peace of mind.
Working with our Enrolled Agent tax service gives you the benefit of having a tax professional who has earned their credentials through the IRS, and stays up to date with tax laws & data security measures. Our EA has over 15 years of tax experience helping individuals, families, and businesses with all kinds of tax situations & our team is well equipped in dealing with confidential & sensitive info. Taxpayers are entitled to understand what’s being done on their return, ask questions as needed, and feel confident that the person preparing their taxes has the experience, knowledge, and reputation to handle their situation. Sometimes having a real person you know and can talk to is worth a lot.
the BT&G Difference
At Boulevard Tax & Gold, our goal is to provide professional tax preparation while actually taking the time to get to know our clients and their individual situations. We’re a local Pittsburgh-area business that works primarily with individuals, families, and other small businesses. We also believe that even for the individuals that are only able to meet with their tax professional once per year, we provide great oversight, a clear picture, and a few digestible takeaways that can give you the confidence in your tax situation and ability to navigate any challenges that may present themself.
If you’re looking for someone to simply enter information and send a return off, there are plenty of options. But if you want a tax professional who understands the tax laws and can be there for you if you need help beyond filing your return, we believe we’d be an excellent choice that is worthy of your consideration.
