James Okafor, EA — IRS Enrolled Agent Editorial Reviewer

James Okafor, EA

IRS Enrolled Agent | IRS Collections Specialist | Tax Funds Editorial Reviewer

Professional Credentials

  • IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) — Federally licensed by the US Treasury Department
  • Passed all three parts of the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE)
  • Unlimited practice rights: licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states
  • 72 hours of IRS-approved continuing education completed every three years
  • NAEA Member (National Association of Enrolled Agents)

About James Okafor

James Okafor is an IRS Enrolled Agent — a federally licensed tax practitioner authorized by the US Treasury Department. Unlike CPAs and attorneys who are licensed by state boards, enrolled agents are licensed by the federal government and have unlimited representation rights before the IRS in all 50 states for all tax matters: audits, collections, and appeals.

James specializes in IRS collections cases involving business payroll tax debt, federal tax liens, and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty situations. He reviews Tax Funds content to ensure technical accuracy in how IRS procedures, collection processes, and enforcement actions are described.

What Makes an Enrolled Agent Different

To become an enrolled agent, a practitioner must pass the rigorous three-part Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) — testing knowledge of individual taxation, business taxation, and IRS representation — or have qualifying IRS employment experience. EAs complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years to maintain their federal license.

Content Reviewed by James Okafor

  • IRS collection procedures and enforcement timelines
  • TFRP assessment procedures and responsible person definitions
  • CDP hearing procedures and taxpayer rights
  • Federal tax lien subordination and release procedures
  • OIC eligibility and qualification standards

Tax Funds is a financing marketplace — not a CPA firm, law firm, or lender. Content is informational only and does not constitute tax or legal advice.