Editor's Message

I’m writing this a week after the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) Fly-In Day, and as I wrap up this issue, all I can think about is how important representation is. Our fly-in event allows us to represent our clients' needs before Congress, not the Interna... Tynisa (Ty) Gaines, EA (She/Her)

Take Note

As members of a professional association, the time and talent that we dedicate to the organization helps benefit the community as a whole. However, what we receive in return can go beyond the satisfaction of a job ... NAEA Leadership Development Committee

EVP Message

By the time you read this, the midterm elections will likely already be over. Whatever the outcome, the next Congress will have a critical impact on tax administration and the enrolled agent (EA) profession. As new legislators take office in early 2023, one of the first thi... Megan Killian

EVP Message

I was jarred awake early one morning a couple months ago by the sound of chainsaws. Not necessarily a unique sound in my neighborhood in the spring as it seems everyone is having work done in or outside his or her home. But these chainsaws were taking down a tree. A very la... Megan Killian

EVP Message

I am writing this at the beginning of my third week as the new executive vice president of NAEA. To say it has been a whirlwind the past few weeks would be an understatement. But with all new roles, there is so much to learn, there are relationships to build, and policies a... Megan Killian

Feature Article

Are great leaders born or made? This question has been debated for generations. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding, “both.” Some people do seem to have an innate something that makes others gravitate toward them and follow their lead. Yet leadership is also a skill that can be studied, practiced, and developed over time. Imagine what kind of leader you would be today if you had been taking 30 hours of leadership edu... Jerry Gaddis, EA, MBA