Patrick Cruz, EA

About Patrick Cruz, EA

Patrick Cruz, EA is a IRS Enrolled Agent serving clients in Bridgeport, Connecticut and the surrounding region. With 25 years of professional experience, the firm of Cruz & Kim & Associates handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As an IRS Enrolled Agent who has passed the Special Enrollment Examination administered by the IRS, Patrick Cruz, EA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• Foreign earned income exclusion
• Real estate professional status
• Self-directed IRA

Service area

Primary office in Bridgeport, CT (ZIP 06431). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Connecticut.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the Connecticut Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Connecticut State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.