Irina Stupachenko has 8 years of experience in US individual and corporate taxes. She has completed 243 hours of tax training and received the Enrolled Agent certification in 2024. 

Enrolled agent (EA) status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years. Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited representation rights before the IRS.  Irina's EA status can be verified by emailing to epp@irs.gov

To obtain the EA status, you need to pass 3 proctored tax exams, each of which includes 100 multiple-choice questions for 210 minutes. A candidate must also pass a suitability compliance check and a criminal background check by the IRS.