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What Are the Most Important IRS Acronyms to Know for Tax Representation?
Timalyn Bowens is teaching a class of students about income tax basics When working in the tax representation space, do you ever find...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Apr 1012 min read
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First Time Penalty Abatement
Uncle Sam offering US taxpayers first time penalty abatement in 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does offer relief from tax...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Feb 66 min read
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Enrolled Agent Test Prep
Focused and determined, an African American woman prepares diligently for the Enrolled Agent Exam in a quiet study environment. The...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Jan 187 min read
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Engaging Social Media Marketing Prompts to Boost Your Online Presence as an Enrolled Agent
Taxes aren't "sexy". Social media marketing for Enrolled Agents is hard. That is why it is easy to get analysis paralysis
Timalyn S. Bowens
Dec 18, 20247 min read
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Tax Season Marketing: 12 Days of Taxmas Part 1
You can't just come out of the blue with your tax season marketing especially if you have ghosted the platform, and not posted for 3+ months
Timalyn S. Bowens
Dec 13, 202411 min read
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How to Determine the Correct Taxpayer Filing Status
a brief overview of the 5 filing statuses and how to determine which one your client qualifies come tax season. Failure to choose the correc
Timalyn S. Bowens
Dec 9, 20249 min read
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Form 8821: A Step-by-Step Guide
This page includes an affiliate link and promo code for software that I use in my firm. If you choose to use the promo code they will...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Nov 19, 202412 min read
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Setting Your Rates: A Guide to Pricing Your Enrolled Agent Firm's Services
Believe it or not but when you become a business owner you are in the business of sales. Many people like to make money but they do not...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Nov 5, 20247 min read
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10 Key Steps to Establishing a Successful Enrolled Agent Firm
The Enrolled Agent designation has been around since the Civil War. This designation, awarded by the IRS, authorizes a tax professional...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Oct 29, 202410 min read
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11 Must Have IRS Phone Numbers for Tax Professionals
The IRS phone number for tax professionals is 1-866-860-4259. Their business hours are 7 a.m. local time to 7 p.m. local time.
Timalyn S. Bowens
Oct 6, 20247 min read
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Do I Need Tax Resolution Software?
Each week I am asked what tax resolution software I use and if it is necessary. Tax resolution software helps make your tax...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Oct 1, 20245 min read
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What Are the Alternatives for Getting Paid When Clients Can't Pay the IRS?
I work with many credentialed and non-credentialed tax professionals who want to help taxpayers with t heir tax debt. No matter the...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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Enrolled Agent Continuing Education Requirements 2024
The IRS holds Enrolled Agents to a higher standard ethically, with Circular 230. But the IRS also holds Enrolled Agents to a higher standard
Timalyn S. Bowens
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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2 Types of Insurance Every Virtual Enrolled Agent Firm Needs
Seminars for small businesses tell aspiring entrepreneurs there are 3 people they should hire when they start. Those 3 people are an...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Aug 3, 20245 min read
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How to Get a PTIN
The first step to becoming a paid tax professional is to get a preparer tax identification number (PTIN). It doesn't matter if you want...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Who is Who in the Tax Professional World?
A few weekends ago I spent time in Kansas City, at a conference for school counselors. During my time there I was able to educate them on...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Aug 1, 20246 min read
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5 Engaging Social Media Posts You Should Make as an Enrolled Agent
Do you ever wonder what you should post on social media as an Enrolled Agent ? Should it all be professional? Maybe you should talk about...
Timalyn S. Bowens
Jul 8, 20245 min read
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How to Conduct a Transcript Investigation
Even if you have the transcripts without getting on the phone I recommend doing a compliance check. The revenue agent can see notes on the a
Timalyn S. Bowens
May 16, 20246 min read
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How to Determine What Your Tax Representation Prospect Qualifies For
When I am working with a new client I take them through the 3 phases of tax representation . I share what those 3 phases are with my...
Timalyn S. Bowens
May 13, 20247 min read
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Becoming an Enrolled Agent: Inspiration and Study Tips with Christy Pinheiro EA, ABA
When I first had aspirations to become an Enrolled Agent I did not know anyone else who was an Enrolled Agent. I did not know what...
Timalyn S. Bowens
May 1, 20245 min read
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