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Enrolled Agents are America's Tax Expert. The FSEA is Powering America's Tax Expert. Members are licensed by the U.S.

Serving Enrolled Agents in the State of Florida

The Florida Society of Enrolled Agents (FSEA) is the professional society representing Enrolled Agents in Florida. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including examination, collection and appeals functions.

10/30/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM FSEA! 👻

Wishing all our members, friends, and families a Halloween filled with fun, laughter, and just the right amount of spooky!

Whether you're dressing up, handing out candy, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, we hope you have a safe and wonderful Halloween!

🧡 Happy Halloween from the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents!

10/29/2026

📢 THE 6TH ANNUAL TAX REP SUMMIT IS ALMOST HERE!

November 2–4, 2026 | Orlando, Florida

There's still time to register and take advantage of FSEA's exclusive $100 registration discount!

Join Eric Green and more than 150 tax professionals for 2.5 days of in-person training focused on IRS representation.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your representation skills or expand the services you offer clients, this summit provides an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and connect with others in the industry.

📚 TOPICS INCLUDE:
🔹 IRS Tax Liens & Levies
🔹 Audits & Appeals
🔹 Criminal Tax Strategies
🔹 IRS Representation Techniques

✅ Earn 16 CPE hours and 16 IRS CE hours!

📍 Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando – Disney Springs
📅 November 2–4, 2026
💻 In-person training only

🔗 Get the FSEA discount details and register here: https://members.fseaonline.org/event-6884336
Registration and payment are completed directly through Tax Rep Network.

10/27/2026

👻 DON'T GET GHOSTED BY YOUR TAX PREPARER!

Halloween may be all about ghosts, but there's one kind you definitely don't want to encounter — a ghost tax preparer!

The IRS has repeatedly warned taxpayers about dishonest tax preparers who take their money, prepare their returns, and then disappear when questions or problems arise. And here's the scary part. Some taxpayers don't even realize they've been dealing with a ghost preparer until it's too late.

🚩 WATCH FOR THESE RED FLAGS:

👻 They refuse to sign your return. Paid tax preparers are required by law to sign the returns they prepare and include their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
👻 They promise unusually large refunds. Be cautious of anyone guaranteeing a bigger refund before reviewing your financial information.
👻 Their fees are based on your refund amount. The IRS warns taxpayers to avoid preparers who charge fees based on a percentage of the refund.
👻 They want your refund deposited into their account. Your tax refund should go directly to you, not your preparer.
👻 They disappear after filing season. What happens when an IRS notice arrives months later and your preparer is nowhere to be found?

HERE'S SOMETHING EVEN SCARIER...

Even when someone else prepares your tax return, YOU are ultimately responsible for the information reported to the IRS. That's why choosing a qualified, trustworthy tax professional matters.

💡 WORK WITH AN ENROLLED AGENT (EA)!

Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax professionals who have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. They can assist with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS notices, audits, collections, and more.

And unlike a ghost preparer, an established Enrolled Agent can be a valuable resource long after April 15.

👻 Not sure who's preparing your taxes? Do your homework before handing over your financial information! The IRS offers an online directory where you can search for tax professionals with recognized credentials, including Enrolled Agents. https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf

🔎 Find a Florida Enrolled Agent through the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. https://fseaonline.org/business-directory

10/26/2026

⏰ TODAY IS THE DAY! FSEA SPONSOR-HOSTED WEBINAR

OPTIMIZE TAX PLANNING USING DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

Are you familiar with the tax-planning opportunities that cash balance and defined benefit plans may offer small business owners?

Join David Podell of Business Benefits Consultants, an FSEA Silver Sponsor, as he explores how these retirement plans can be incorporated into tax-planning strategies for business owners and sole proprietors.

The discussion will cover plan options, IRS guidelines, potential tax advantages, and real-world examples of how these strategies can work alongside existing retirement plans.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or identify additional planning opportunities for your clients, this is a session worth attending!

📅 TODAY! Monday, October 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM Eastern
💻 Online via Zoom

The webinar is open to FSEA members and nonmembers!
🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://members.fseaonline.org/event-6666036

10/23/2026

💰 DID YOU KNOW? CHARITABLE DONATION RULES HAVE CHANGED FOR 2026!

As we head into the final months of the year, many individuals and families are thinking about giving back. Whether you're donating to your favorite charity, supporting a local nonprofit or making a year-end contribution, there's an important tax change you should know about.

Beginning in 2026, taxpayers who take the standard deduction may also qualify for a charitable contribution deduction!

Under the new rules:

🔹 Individual filers: May deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash contributions.
🔹 Married couples filing jointly: May deduct up to $2,000 in qualifying cash contributions.
🔹 Taxpayers who itemize: A new limitation generally allows deductions only for charitable contributions exceeding 0.5% of adjusted gross income.

But before you start making those year-end donations, there are a few things to remember. Not every donation qualifies for a tax deduction. Contributions must be made to eligible organizations, and the rules differ for cash donations, donated property and gifts made directly to individuals.

And don't forget the paperwork!

Keep records of your contributions. Individual donations of $250 or more generally require a written acknowledgment from the charitable organization, and additional documentation may be necessary for non-cash donations.

Now is a good time to review your charitable giving and understand how the 2026 rules may affect your tax return. An Enrolled Agent can help you navigate these changes, determine which contributions qualify and make sure you have the documentation needed when it's time to file.

🔎 Find an Enrolled Agent through the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. https://fseaonline.org/business-directory

10/21/2026

The 6th Annual Tax Rep Summit will take place November 2–4, 2026, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida.

Join Eric Green and more than 150 tax professionals for 2.5 days of in-person training focused on IRS representation, including tax liens, levies, audits, appeals, and criminal tax strategies.

Attendees can earn 16 hours of CPE and 16 hours of IRS CE credits.Get Your Special Registration Discount!

Register through FSEA to receive an exclusive discount code that reduces the Tax Rep Network Summit registration fee from $699 to $599, saving you $100.

Event Details:

Dates: November 2–4, 2026
Location: Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida
Format: In-person only
Continuing Education: 16 CPE hours and 16 IRS CE hours

Regular Registration Fee: $699
FSEA Discounted Rate: $599 with the provided discount code

Your registration for the summit includes workshop instruction, coffee breaks, lunch, snacks, and networking opportunities with tax representation professionals and industry vendors.

Please note that summit registration and payment will be completed directly through Tax Rep Network.

View Summit Details here: https://members.fseaonline.org/event-6884336

10/19/2026

📢 Upcoming FSEA Sponsor-Hosted Webinar: Optimize Tax Planning Using Defined Benefit Plans

October 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Zoom Webinar | registration is open!
Speaker: David Podell, Business Benefits Consultants

Join us for an educational webinar presented by Business Benefits Consultants, an FSEA Silver Sponsor, featuring David Podell.

Learn how cash balance and defined benefit plans can be used as tax-planning strategies for small business owners, including:

🔹 How these plans differ from traditional retirement plans
🔹 Available plan designs and options
🔹 Which businesses and solo proprietors may be a good fit
🔹 IRS limits and guidelines
🔹 How tax, accounting, and financial professionals can work together
🔹 Real-world case studies combining existing plans with additional benefits

The webinar is open to both FSEA members and nonmembers.

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM Eastern
💻 Online via Zoom

Registration is now open!
🔗 https://members.fseaonline.org/event-6666036

10/16/2026

🚨 IRS ANNOUNCES TAX DEADLINE EXTENSIONS FOR 27 FLORIDA COUNTIES

The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Florida affected by Hurricane Isaias that began on Oct. 9, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 8, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Baker, Bay, Calhoun, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla , Walton, and Washington counties qualify for tax relief. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after Oct. 9, 2026, and before Feb. 8, 2027, are granted additional time to file.

As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until Feb. 8, 2027, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period.

The Feb. 8, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after Oct.9, 2026, and before Oct. 26, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by Oct. 26, 2026.

The Feb. 8, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on Nov. 2, 2026, and Feb. 1, 2027.

For Enrolled Agents and other tax professionals serving Florida taxpayers, understanding these extensions is essential to helping clients navigate their filing obligations following the hurricane.

📖 Read the official IRS announcement:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-taxpayers-impacted-by-hurricane-isaias-in-florida-various-deadlines-postponed-to-feb-8-2027

The Florida Society of Enrolled Agents remains committed to keeping tax professionals informed about important IRS announcements, tax law developments, and resources that support the taxpayers they serve. Learn more about FSEA: https://fseaonline.org/

10/14/2026

Did you file an extension? Thursday, October 15, 2026, is the filing deadline for most individual taxpayers who received a valid extension.

If you haven't filed yet, now is the time to make sure everything is in order.

✔️ Gather any remaining tax documents.
✔️ Review your information for accuracy and completeness.
✔️ Respond promptly to outstanding requests from your tax professional.
✔️ Don't wait until the final hours to submit your return.

⚠️ Missing the extended filing deadline can result in additional penalties and unnecessary complications.

Enrolled Agents (EAs) are federally licensed tax professionals who can assist taxpayers with tax preparation, compliance, and representation before the IRS. Whether you're wrapping up an extended return or preparing for the next filing season, having a qualified tax professional on your side can make a difference.

🌐 Learn more about Enrolled Agents at fseaonline.org.

10/12/2026

Are you a tax preparer, accountant, bookkeeper or financial professional looking to take your career to the next level?

Becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA) could be your next big professional milestone. Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax professionals who have earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the IRS. Unlike credentials that may be limited by state or specific areas of practice, EAs have unlimited practice rights before the IRS.

What can becoming an EA mean for your career?

🔹 Professional Recognition: Earn a credential issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the IRS.
🔹 Expanded Opportunities: Represent individuals and businesses in IRS matters, including audits, collections and appeals.
🔹 Professional Growth: Build your tax knowledge and expand the services you can offer your clients.
🔹 Nationwide Practice: Your federal credential allows you to represent taxpayers before the IRS throughout the United States.

And you don't have to navigate your professional journey alone. The Florida Society of Enrolled Agents (FSEA) supports Enrolled Agents and the tax profession through continuing education, professional resources, networking opportunities and a community of professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

Whether you're exploring the EA credential, preparing for the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), or already an EA looking to connect with fellow professionals, FSEA is a valuable resource.

Your next chapter in the tax profession could start here.

Learn more about FSEA and the Enrolled Agent profession: https://fseaonline.org/

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