Alan Bailey, EA

About Alan Bailey, EA

Alan Bailey, EA is a IRS Enrolled Agent serving clients in Rapid City, South Dakota and the surrounding region. With 19 years of professional experience, the firm of Bailey & 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, Alan Bailey, 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

• Bookkeeping services
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor
• R&D tax credits
• Offer in compromise
• Construction contractor accounting

Service area

Primary office in Rapid City, SD (ZIP 57533). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on South Dakota.

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