About Mina Garas
Mina Garas, EA, MST, is an IRS Enrolled Agent based in Freehold, NJ, federally licensed to represent taxpayers in all 50 states. With over 18 years of experience and a Master's Degree in Taxation, he brings deep expertise in tax law, accounting, and IRS resolution. Mina helps individuals and businesses with tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and IRS and state tax representation — including audits, collections, appeals, and back taxes. His defense-first approach builds clean, audit-ready positions that resolve tax challenges efficiently while protecting your rights.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
- New York State Department of Taxation
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- North Carolina Department of Revenue
Reviews
Problem Experience
- Wage Garnishment
- FBAR & FATCA
- Passport Issues
- Foreign Informational Penalties
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Expatriation (Form 8854)
- Tax Court Technical Support
- Kovel technical support through legal counsel
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Other Levies
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Notice of Deficiency
- Notice of Determination
- Wage Garnishment
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Sales & Use Tax Audit
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Unfiled Sales Tax
- Unfiled State Payroll Tax
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Sales Tax
- Wage Garnishment
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Audit Reconsideration
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Fraud Examination Support
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Business Tax Preparation
- Closing Agreement (OIC)
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Payroll Tax Preparation
- Sales and Use Tax Preparation
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Installment Agreement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Penalty Abatement
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- Tax Appeals
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court Technical Support
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Excise Tax
Alcoholic Beverage Tax
Tobacco Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Gift Tax/GST Tax
Highway Use Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
3/21/2022
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Coordinator of the Financial Management Systems | Rutgers University | Piscataway, New Jersey | Apr 2018 - Apr 2022 |
| IRS Enrolled Agent | U.S. Eagle Tax | Freehold, New Jersey | Feb 2018 - Present |
| Accounting Assistant I | Rutgers University | Piscataway, New Jersey | Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 |
| Senior Accountant | Zolfo Cooper | New York, New York | Sep 2011 - Mar 2016 |
| Accountant | Mascott Corporation | Hillside, New Jersey | May 2008 - Sep 2011 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria University | Bachelor's Degree | 1999 |
| Hudson County Community College | Associate Degree | 2002 |
| New Jersey City University | Bachelor's Degree | 2004 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | Master's Degree | 2021 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) | Member | 2021 - Present |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) | Member | 2019 - Present |
| New Jersey AICPA | Member | 2019 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
98 Village Center Dr
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
In Office Visits
No
Website
Book Appointment
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Contact Me for Details
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Visa
Mastercard
Paypal
Venmo
Zelle
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Understanding Strategic Tax Compliance | View Publication | |
| Other | How Do the New SALT Deduction Updates Affect NJ Residents? | View Publication | |
| Other | Understanding Trump Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide | View Publication | |
| Other | Understanding Payroll: Common Employer Questions Answered | View Publication |
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