Brandy T. Thompson
Texarkana
Summary
Highly knowledgeable Internal Revenue Agent with comprehensive understanding of complex tax laws and procedures. Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and interpret financial records for accuracy and compliance. Strengths include strong analytical skills, accurate reporting, and maintaining confidentiality. Current work involved improving auditing processes, collaborating with taxpayers for dispute resolution, and providing guidance on federal taxation matters.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Revenue Agent
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Texarkana
06.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: Small Business and Self-Employed Division
- Independently examine Individual (Form 1040), Corporate (Forms 1120 and 1120S), Partnership (TEFRA and non-TEFRA Form 1065) and Employment (Forms 940 and 941) tax returns to determine correct federal tax liabilities
- Conduct interview and/or tour of business locations with Taxpayers and/or their representatives to gain an understanding of the business as it related to its recordkeeping and reporting
- Review Taxpayer’s records: Financial statements, workpapers, receipts, bank statements or other documents to verify the accuracy of reported income and expenses
- Identify issues to be pursued based on large, unusual or questionable items which may have a significant tax or compliance effect
- Conduct research on Internal Revenue code, regulations, and court decisions utilizing Lexis Tax Center, Westlaw Tax, and CCH Master Tax Guide
- Interpret Federal tax law for individuals, small businesses, self-employed, corporations and partnerships
- Follow procedures set forth by the Internal Revenue Manual to ensure compliance
- Work independently and, as needed, with Group Manager, to determine penalty determination and limitation or expansion of examination on issues, years and related returns
- Examinations include, but are not limited to, income probes, related return reviews, financial statements analysis, basis analysis, and sampling
- Specialty examinations include Substitute for Returns, Employment Tax Returns, Claims and Audit Reconsiderations, National Research Project Returns, IRDM cases, and Civil Fraud Cases
- Voluntary Duties: QuickBooks Resource, Commissioner’s Representative and Safety Inspector
- Small Business and Self-Employed Division
- Supervisor: Nancy S
- Bellcock, (501) 396-5719 (OK to contact)
Bookkeeper
LAMAR GLASS
Texarkana
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Post invoices, payments and deposits in QuickBooks Accounting software
- Reconcile Bank Statements and Credit Card Merchant Statements
- Work with business’s CPA for posting of monthly and year-end journal entries
- Process payroll, issue checks, and complete federal payroll reports
- Complete state sales tax reports
- Supervisor: Rhonda Newsome, (903) 792-6715 (OK to contact)
Fixed Assets Assistant
E-Z MART CORPORATE OFFICE
Texarkana
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Process invoices for repairs, new equipment and removal of equipment for 300 + store locations
- Prepare journal entries for posting to system
- Additional duties included: maintenance of full books and records for small related entity and backup person for several other positions
- Supervisor: Jane Crisp, (903) 832-6502 (OK to contact)
Staff Accountant
SELPH & FRIDAY
Texarkana
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Preparation of books and records for clients using QuickBooks Accounting Software, including payroll, federal and state payroll reports and state sales tax
- Prepare Individual (Form 1040) tax returns
- Supervisor: Joey Friday, (903) 792-0281 (OK to contact)
Education
Masters of Science - Accounting
Texas A&M University – Texarkana
12-2006
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Texas A&M University – Texarkana
12-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Software
- Tax compliance
- Financial analysis
- Tax return examination
- Internal revenue code
- Audit procedures
- Data analysis
- QuickBooks expertise
- Client interviews
- Problem solving
Job Related Training
- IRS SBSE Form 1040 Training
- IRS SBSE Corporate Training
- IRS SBSE Flow-through Entities
- IRS Training on Electronic Case File Initiative
- IRS National Research Project Form 1040 Compliance Training
Timeline
Internal Revenue Agent
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
06.2009 - Current
Bookkeeper
LAMAR GLASS
09.2008 - 06.2009
Fixed Assets Assistant
E-Z MART CORPORATE OFFICE
06.2007 - 12.2008
Staff Accountant
SELPH & FRIDAY
06.2006 - 04.2007
Masters of Science - Accounting
Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Texas A&M University – Texarkana