Tawanda M. Connor, EA, MST, Your New Tax Savings Strategist
Masters in Taxation
17+ Years of Experience
National Enrolled Agent
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
I left corporate America on my birthday in January of 2006 to start my own boutique accounting agency. I ended up giving myself the greatest gift of all: the gift of being my own boss and making my own schedule (can you relate?). My goal was to provide a different level of accounting, bookkeeping, and taxation services to fellow small business owners and individuals, and to help more entrepreneurs keep more of their hard-earned money.
Resume Highlights:
Bachelors degree in Accounting in August of 2003 from Alaska Pacific University
Earned the designation as an Enrolled Agent in 2011
Masters in Taxation in September 2012
Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI)
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia
When I’m not helping fellow business owners save money on their taxes or defending my clients to the IRS like Olivia Pope, you’ll likely find me at church with my husband and two daughters or at the movies. I loves horror films (which might just explain my love of taxes, wink, wink.)
How You Benefit
From Our Service
At TNT Accounting Services, LLC, we work as a partner in your business to help you increase revenue and develop ways to reduce costs and maximize profits. This allows you to concentrate on your gifts, talents and abilities and pursue higher heights within your company. We serve as your financial management solution and offer support and accountability to help you reach your desired goals, by implementing tax laws and strategies to save you money. We go the extra mile to help business owners resolve tax issues for a greater peace of mind.
Less Stress
Save time and no longer feeling rushed or stressed over taxes and financial records
On Time Tax Filing
File your taxes on time without headache
Accuracy
Accurate and reliable numbers when you need them
Save Money
Save money by making sure you are getting all the tax deductions you deserve
Timely Decisions
Know how your business is doing in real time so that you can make timely decisions
Support
Available support and accountability when you need it
Enrolled Agent?
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Internal Revenue Service for audits, collections, and appeals.
What are the differences between Enrolled Agents and other tax professionals?
Only Enrolled Agents 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. Enrolled Agents are the only taxpayer representatives who receive their right to practice from the U.S. government (CPAs and attorneys are licensed by the states).
How can an Enrolled Agent help me?
Enrolled Agents advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and any entities with tax-reporting requirements. Enrolled Agents’ expertise in the continually changing field of taxation enables them to effectively represent taxpayers audited by the IRS.
How does one become an Enrolled Agent?
The license is earned in one of two ways, by passing a comprehensive examination which covers all aspects of the tax code, or having worked at the IRS for five years in a position which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code and its regulations. All candidates are subjected to a rigorous background check conducted by the IRS.
Privilege and the Enrolled Agent
The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 allow federally authorized practitioners (those bound by the Department of Treasury’s Circular 230 regulations) a limited client privilege. This privilege allows confidentiality between the taxpayer and the Enrolled Agent under certain conditions. The privilege applies to situations in which the taxpayer is being represented in cases involving audits and collection matters. It is not applicable to the preparation and filing of a tax return. This privilege does not apply to state tax matters, although a number of states have an accountant-client privilege.
Are Enrolled Agents required to take continuing professional education?
In addition to the stringent testing and application process, the IRS requires Enrolled Agents to complete 72 hours of continuing professional education, reported every three years, to maintain their Enrolled Agent status. NAEA members are obligated to complete 90 hours per three year reporting period. Because of the knowledge necessary to become an Enrolled Agent and the requirements to maintain the license, there are only about 46,000 practicing Enrolled Agents.
Are Enrolled Agents bound by any ethical standards?
Enrolled Agents are required to abide by the provisions of the Department of Treasury’s Circular 230, which provides the regulations governing the practice of Enrolled Agents before the IRS. NAEA members are also bound by a Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct of the Association.