Tax Professionals - Tilghman Accounting + Tax Solutions

Profile of Tax Professionals

Cynthia L. Graberitz

ENROLLED AGENT

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Cynthia L. Graberitz

After 30 years of working in the accounting and tax preparation field, 2018 was the year to open an office.

I am proud of my degrees from both Northampton Community College & Muhlenberg College plus my many years of hard work. I started my career working with an Enrolled Agent in a small firm for twelve years. This is where I learned the value of an Enrolled Agent accreditation and set my sights on achieving it.

The next twelve years I worked in corporate accounting, while continuing tax preparation nights and weekends. My greatest take away from working in a global firm was a great appreciation of people from many cultures around the world.

Just prior to opening the office here in Allentown, I spent two years working full-time at a local CPA firm.

On a personal note, I live with my partner Paul in South Whitehall Township. I am a proud grandmother and enjoy spending time with my charming granddaughter. We have two rescue puppies that we call fur babies. We enjoy music festivals, boating, church and family.

I enjoy reading, value education and over all just like learning new things. I especially enjoy keeping up with the latest technology. I work hard to offer the best value and quality service to my clients.

What is an Enrolled Agent?

Enrolled agent 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.

NTPI Level 2 Fellow Certification

What is an NTPI Level 2 Fellow Certification?

In order to enroll in the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI), your tax professional must be an enrolled agent*, CPA or attorney. These are the only three professional groups that have full rights of representation before IRS. That means that not only can they speak directly to the IRS regarding your taxes without you being present, they can represent you in an IRS audit, collection or appeal. If you find yourself in tax trouble, you’ll want one of these professionals by your side.

NTPI Fellows have completed a stringent, three-level program of study that covers all facets of representing clients before the IRS. They have learned to guide their clients through the often challenging maze of IRS codes, internal regulations and agency structure. Once enrolled in NTPI, attendees study a broad range of applicable topics, including:

Communicating with the IRS
Non-Filers
Examination (introduction and advanced)
Appeals (introduction, exam appeals, collection appeals and advanced appeals)
Tax Research and Resources
Collections
Criminal Investigation (introduction and advanced)
Form 1040 Audits
Innocent Spouse
Freedom of Information Act
Case Resolutions
Trust Fund Recovery
Liens and Levies
Correcting Bad Actions of Clients
Bankruptcy

*Enrolled agents are the only tax professionals licensed by the US Department of Treasury

Paul Tews

PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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Paul Tews

After formal education, I studied electronics at Warren Tech, followed by serving our country as a Marine in Japan and Vietnam.

Upon returning to the United States worked 19 years as Senior Management in industry and later made the move to a Global company, Mobile Chemical and Excide, where I worked the in capacity of plant engineer to plant manager.

My Experience in industry was followed by 25 years in a senior management position with local healthcare organization where I held the positions of director of operations, project manager and corporate safety officer.

Upon completing employment in the corporate world, I transitioned into consulting for various organizations. Which led to my most recent venture of developing our business at Tilghman Accounting & Tax Solutions with my life partner.

In my free time I enjoy “boating” on my recently renovated pontoon boat named “the Last Chance”. I also working around the house, gardening, and spending time with our two rescue pups.