Stephen Bailey, EA

About Stephen Bailey, EA

Stephen Bailey, EA is a IRS Enrolled Agent serving clients in Franklin, Tennessee and the surrounding region. With 12 years of professional experience, the firm of Bailey Accountancy 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, Stephen 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

• Rental property income
• Estate and trust returns
• International expat returns
• Like-kind 1031 exchanges
• Gift tax returns (Form 709)
• Estate tax returns (Form 706)

Service area

Primary office in Franklin, TN (ZIP 37414). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Tennessee.

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