Talking Tax Enrolled Agents Anticipate IRS Chaos for Next Tax Filing Season
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Sep 10, 2025 Jennifer MacMillan, President of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, shares insights on the challenges tax preparers face with a reduced IRS workforce. She discusses the crucial need for clearer IRS guidance on new tax laws and payroll estimations. With the potential for scams and confusion around tax filing, MacMillan emphasizes the importance of regulating tax preparers to protect consumers. The conversation highlights the urgency of adapting to policy changes while ensuring taxpayer rights are maintained in an evolving landscape.
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Who Enrolled Agents Are
- Enrolled agents are federally licensed tax practitioners who primarily prepare returns and represent taxpayers before the IRS.
- Their license comes from Treasury after passing a rigorous tax law exam and supports both representation and tax preparation work.
Big Law, Big Guidance Gap
- The 2025 GOP tax law is massive and will create confusion without prompt IRS guidance on implementation details like tips and overtime.
- Enrolled agents expect the upcoming filing season to be chaotic until clear rules are issued.
Seek Early IRS Guidance
- Ask the IRS to issue guidance before fourth-quarter payroll reporting to avoid amending payroll forms later.
- Use caution relying on current 'reasonable method' language because future guidance could retrofit different standards.