Randy West, EA

About Randy West, EA

Randy West, EA is a IRS Enrolled Agent serving clients in Barre, Vermont and the surrounding region. With 7 years of professional experience, the firm of West & Thompson CPA Group 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, Randy West, 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

• Multi-state filings
• Estate and trust returns
• HSA reporting
• Power of attorney (Form 2848)
• Gift tax returns (Form 709)
• Cannabis business 280E

Service area

Primary office in Barre, VT (ZIP 05521). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Vermont.

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