Kim Bates

Enrolled Agent

Kim Bates is an Enrolled Agent and the Founder of Central Florida Tax Services in Orlando, Florida. Established in 2007, Central Florida Tax Services is a full-service virtual tax firm specializing in taxpayer representation before the Internal Revenue Service, with a focus on payroll tax issues. With over 20 years of experience in tax and financial matters, Kim has handled everything from small tax controversy cases of unfiled tax returns to complex international audits. She has obtained the Enrolled Agent designation offered by the IRS and is also a certified Notary Public.

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How to

Cash Money Orders

Sometimes it's too risky to send cash, or your recipient wants to have immediate access to the funds. If you can't pay using a debit or credit card, a money order is a cheap and relatively easy alternative to get your mo...

How to Transfer Money to Someone Who Doesn’t Have a Bank Account

The best apps, sites, and services to send moneyNeed to split a dinner bill or pay back a friend for concert tickets? Even if one or both of you don't have a bank account, there are plenty of ways to send money. We've ro...

How to

Avoid Emergency Tax

The UK and Ireland require employers to withhold taxes from your paycheck at the emergency tax rate of 40 percent if you don't provide complete tax information when you start work.. 19 July 2023. The emergency tax also m...

How to

Cash in Series EE Savings Bonds

The US Treasury produces two types of savings bonds: Series EE and Series I. Series EE bonds, sometimes called Patriot Bonds after 2001, differ from Series I because they are guaranteed to double in value after 20 years....

How to

Write a Letter to Reduce Credit Card Interest Rates

Credit cards may be convenient when you need them, but you can also get in a situation where you are no longer able to make the minimum payment each month. As your balance builds up, so will the interest charged. Before ...