Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Virginia Board of Accountancy ( VBOA License Lookup : Search ‘Last Name: Kyme’ )

“Licensed by state boards of accountancy, Certified Public Accountants have passed the Uniform CPA Examination. They have completed a study in accounting at a college or university and also meet experience and good character requirements established by their respective boards of accountancy. In addition, CPAs must comply with ethical requirements and complete specified levels of continuing education in order to maintain an active CPA license.” ~IRS website 

Tax Preparer (PTIN), E-Filer (EFIN), and ERO – Internal Revenue Service ( IRS Lookup : Search ‘Last Name: Kyme’ )

CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Attorneys must have an IRS issued Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) in order to legally prepare your tax return for compensation. Providers need an Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) to electronically file tax returns.  An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) is the Authorized IRS e-file Provider that originates the electronic submission of a return to the IRS.