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Miles Lawrence, EA, Esquire
Miles holds two professional licenses that allow him to serve client needs: (1) Enrolled Agent is a federal license that authorizes him to practice as a tax preparer and perform the vast majority of tax work that LTS clients require; and, (2) Attorney is a State of California license that also qualifies him to represent LTS clients before the US Tax Court and perform other tax controversy or tax advocacy work if necessary. Both licenses complement each other and provide an excellent background when managing LTS and working with our LTS clients in relation to tax matters and the broader spectrum of issues that touch the area of taxation including estate, financial and asset protection planning.
Richard "Dick" Moore, EA
Dick has been a practicing tax preparer since 1973, and has been an Enrolled Agent since 1979. A military veteran, past Rotary President, and past corporate CFO for two different manufacturing companies, as well as a publishing company, he brings a wealth of experience to the profession and LTS team. Dick's tax philosophy is – be pro-active – you always have a choice. Dick has been an associate working at LTS since 2005. He’s available for consultation for any business planning and tax questions you may have.
Brett Strother, EA, CPA
Brett is an Enrolled Agent and certified public account currently practicing as a tax preparer with LTS in Carlsbad, CA where he has been an Enrolled Agent and California CPA in the tax preparation and consulting industry for nearly fifteen years. He received his BS in accounting from CSUSM and has worked his way up from medium to large accounting firms, including most recently EY, where he served as Senior Manager in the San Diego Real Estate department. At EY he focused on partnership, REIT and corporate accounting, taxation and structuring which included compliance, consulting memos, income tax provisions and audit support for private and public companies.
Rhonda Ibrahim, EA
Rhonda Ibrahim is an Enrolled Agent practicing as a tax preparer with LTS, and also a QuickBooks Pro-advisor specializing in QuickBooks Set-up , training and consulting for small businesses. Before she became an Enrolled Agent, she worked as the office and technology manager for LTS serving various administrative capacities for 10 years. She received his BS degree in accounting.
Minji Jo, EA., Ph.D.
Minji Jo is an Enrolled Agent practicing as a tax preparer with LTS. After 20 years in cancer research in academia and cancer drug development in pharmaceutical companies, Minji wanted a new challenge in her life and embarked on a new career journey to become an Enrolled Agent. She is also the president of the MJ Cancer Patient Advocacy Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and educating cancer patients and their families.
Jeannie Lowrance
Jeannie grew up in a Navy family in Hawaii. After high school, she relocated to California to complete her college education. She retired after 30 years in the insurance industry. She looks forward to assisting our office each year during busy tax season.
Thank you for choosing Lawrence Tax Service for your tax preparation needs. We recognize that you have numerous options when it comes to tax professionals, and the decision to handle tax preparation yourself is always present. It’s worth noting that many might not be familiar with the role of an Enrolled Agent (EA), which is the primary certification held by all practitioners at LTS. Enrolled Agents are specialists in income taxes, and achieving this designation requires passing a three-part examination administered by the IRS—a test with only a 56% pass rate. At Lawrence Tax Service, our professionals average over 120 hours of continuing education annually, far exceeding the required 72 hours every three years for EAs. Why do we commit to such extensive training? We believe staying informed of the continually evolving tax laws is crucial not only to maintain our expertise but also to effectively strategize and manage our clients' unique tax situations. This dedication to excellence is just one reason why partnering with an Enrolled Agent at LTS can provide significant value and peace of mind in your tax affairs.
