EA Leadership Academy

What Does the Kwong Case Mean for Tax Professionals?

The tax industry is changing, and recent cases like Kwong highlight why representation knowledge matters now more than ever.

As tax preparers, many of us focus on compliance—but what happens when clients receive IRS notices, audits, penalties, collections, or need representation?

That's where Enrolled Agents step in.

Join us for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 as we discuss:

✅ The growing need for IRS representation
✅ How cases like Kwong impact tax professionals
✅ Why more preparers are pursuing the EA credential
✅ Real-world representation work EAs handle every day
✅ Opportunities to expand your services and increase your value

And that's not all...

🎉 We have a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 that aspiring and experienced tax professionals won't want to miss!

If you've been thinking about becoming an EA, adding representation services, or simply staying ahead of industry changes, this event is for you.

🔗 Register using the link below and join the conversation.
https://go.ealeadership.com/tax-aunties-wind-down...

⚠️ A major Tax Case. An important deadline. A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

Join us for "𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆" as we discuss what "𝗞𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘃. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀" could mean for tax professionals and their clients before critical deadlines approach.

And that's not all—we'll also be unveiling an exciting ANNOUNCEMENT you won't want to miss.

📅 June 17 | 6:30 PM EST
💻 Live on Zoom

Secure your Spot today! by scanning the QR code.
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Click this Link: https://go.ealeadership.com/tax-aunties-wind-down-wednesday-page

The best Tax Professionals stay ahead of the changes before everyone else does.

An audit isn’t a character test—it’s a paperwork test.

The difference between panic and confidence often comes down to one thing: organized documentation.

✔ Strong records
✔ Timely responses
✔ Professional preparation

Stay prepared. Stay professional. Stay ready.

Comment "𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧" below, and we'll send you our free audit-readiness resources and guidance.

1099-K update: Payment apps/marketplaces generally issue a 1099-K when you exceed $20,000 AND 200 transactions for goods/services. (Lower thresholds may still apply.)

If you use apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or Stripe—this applies to you.

💡 Not all money is treated the same:
Personal payments ≠ business income

📚 Want EA-level tax preparer resources?

Comment “𝟭𝟬𝟵𝟵𝗞”!!!.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

Each state has different income tax rules—and they all affect how you serve your clients.

This is why multi-state tax knowledge is critical for serious tax professionals.

If you’re ready to move beyond basic prep work:

Comment “𝗘𝗔” and we’ll send a free resource to help you become an Enrolled Agent.

2026 federal standard deduction amounts 📊
Planning starts with knowing your baseline.
Want a quick “above-the-line deductions” list?
Comment “LIST” 💬👇

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