James Edwards, Esq.

About James Edwards, Esq.

James Edwards, Esq. is a Tax Attorney serving clients in Biloxi, Mississippi and the surrounding region. With 28 years of professional experience, the firm of Edwards & Ramos CPA Group handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a tax attorney admitted to the bar, James Edwards, Esq. 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

• Individual returns (Form 1040)
• Small business taxes
• Multi-state filings
• Like-kind 1031 exchanges
• Estate tax returns (Form 706)

Service area

Primary office in Biloxi, MS (ZIP 38632). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Mississippi.

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 Mississippi Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Mississippi 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.