About Us
ABOUT ANTHONY VARGAS
I’m Anthony Vargas, an IRS Enrolled Agent, member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), and the founder of AV Taxes & Accounting Services Inc. With over 16 years in the tax and accounting profession, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals, families, small businesses, and expatriates navigate the U.S. tax system with confidence.
What sets me apart is simple: I’ve walked in my clients’ shoes. I split my year between Miami, Florida and Medellín, Colombia — which means I understand the complexity, the uncertainty, and the unique financial challenges that come with living an international life. When an expat client tells me they’re worried about FBARs, foreign income, or years of missed filings, I don’t just empathize — I’ve navigated that world myself.
I founded AV Taxes & Accounting Services Inc. as a fully virtual practice so that geography is never a barrier between you and quality, trustworthy tax representation. Whether you’re in Miami, Medellín, Madrid, or Manila — we can help.
CREDENTIALS & QUALIFICATIONS
- IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) — federally licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS
- 16+ years of professional tax preparation and accounting experience
- Specialization in U.S. expat taxation, FBAR compliance, and international tax
- IRS e-File provider
- Bilingual — English and Spanish
- Member, National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA)
WHAT IS AN ENROLLED AGENT?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax professional who has earned the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Unlike CPAs or attorneys, whose licenses are state-based, an EA is licensed at the federal level and has unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS including in audits, collections, and appeals in all 50 states and internationally.
To become an EA, a practitioner must pass a rigorous three-part examination covering individual tax, business tax, and representation or have prior IRS work experience. EAs are required to complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years to maintain their credential and stay current with tax law changes.
When you work with an EA, you’re working with one of the most qualified tax professionals the U.S. government recognizes.
OUR APPROACH
Tax season shouldn’t feel like a crisis. At AV Taxes, we believe in proactive communication, flat-fee transparency, and building long-term relationships — not just processing returns once a year and disappearing.
Every client works directly with me. You’ll never be handed off to a junior staffer or left wondering about the status of your return. I’m accessible, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting you the best possible outcome.
OUR VIRTUAL PRACTICE
AV Taxes is 100% virtual. We use bank-level secure client portals for document collection and sharing, e-signatures for all engagements, and video consultations so you can meet with us face-to-face from anywhere in the world.
Our clients span the United States, Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Time zones are not an obstacle we find time that works for you.