Lippe & Associates

History. Enrolled means EAs are licensed by the federal government. Agent means EAs are authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only EAs, attorneys and CPAs may represent taxpayers before the IRS. The Enrolled Agent profession dates back to 1884 when, after questionable claims had been presented for Civil War losses, Congress acted to regulate persons who represented citizens in their dealings with the Treasury Department. Enrolled Agents were created by legislation signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur to handle these claims.