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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn: - The specific individuals, like family members and full-time employees, who can make limited appearances before the IRS without being a CPA, attorney, or EA. - The IRS definition of "immediate family" for representation purposes under Circular 230. - The critical exam distinction between a regular full-time employee and an independent contractor for employer representation. - The role of fiduciaries, such as executors or trustees, in representing estates and trusts before the IRS. - How the IRS can grant a discretionary "special appearance" on a case-by-case basis for individuals with unique knowledge relevant to a tax matter.
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