New York State Society of Enrolled Agents (NYSSEA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Enrolled Agent Tax Preparation and Representation
Scope: Regional - New York State
Formed: 1980
Members: 510
Website: www.nyssea.org

Description:

Enrolled Agents are individuals licensed by the IRS. Office of Professional Responsibility, to represent taxpayers, at any level, before the IRS and state taxing agencies and to prepare tax returns.

Mission/Aims:

The mission of the New York State Society of Enrolled Agents is to foster the professionalism, business development and personal growth of its members, to protect the interests of the individual Members of the Society, and to enhance the awareness and role of the Enrolled Agent among members of the public, other professions and with governmental agencies.

Principal Activities:

Education courses
Public awareness
Quarterly newsletter
Legislative and regulatory updates
Lobbying

Member Benefits:

Tax Reference Book discounts
Public Awareness efforts
Tax education
Networking opportunities
Up-to-date legislative and regulatory information
Public information efforts
Tax Specialties List (Members to answer Member questions in specific areas of taxation)

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Annual Convention to provide education, networking and fun.
Other programs offered during the year through Chapter meetings.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
National Association of Enrolled Agents

Verification Criteria:

Enrolled Agent card or certificate.
Is the individual a member of the New York State Society of Enrolled Agents?