About Me
Ismael Gonzalez III, EA was raised in South Florida and attended Florida International University. He now travels the state of Florida assisting clients from St. Augustine Florida to Gainesville, Ocala and Orlando all the way back to Miami; with offices located in Miami and St Augustine. Ismael has owned successful small businesses in South Florida and possesses an intricate knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping and tax planning. Ismael’s experience with small business has given him an appreciation for the importance of proper accounting in any size business; he is often heard quoting an old teacher “Treat your mom and pop business like a million dollar operation and that is what it will become and treat your million dollar operation like a mom and pop and that will soon be the result”. He takes this approach with his clients treating each business as if it was indeed a million dollar producer.
What is an Enrolled Agent: According to the IRS, An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.
Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and which IRS offices they can represent clients before. Learn more about enrolled agents in Treasury Department Circular 230 (PDF).
