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title: Who Can Legally Represent Me Before the IRS? | TaxTruce
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# Who can legally represent me before the IRS?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

Enrolled agents, CPAs and attorneys have unlimited rights to represent you on any IRS matter, including collection and appeals. Most other preparers can't represent you on collection. The IRS has a public directory of preparers with credentials.

## Words to know

[Enrolled agent](/glossary)
:   A tax pro licensed by the IRS who can represent you on any IRS matter.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Understanding tax return preparer credentials](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/understanding-tax-return-preparer-credentials-and-qualifications)

Run the numbers with our [free tax tools](/tools), like the penalty and payment plan math.