A standard CPA and an Enrolled Agent are advanced educational designations in accounting and tax preparation that authorize them to embody you to the IRS. Along with getting these standard qualifications and tax degrees, a Certified Tax Coach must also complete a detailed education focusing on long-term, significant impact proactive tax planning strategies. In addition, a Certified Tax Coach must follow the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches Code of Ethics, which guarantees that the tactics and ideas that are being used stay within the limitations of the law