A tax professional who is on your side
Clear guidance. Reliable expertise. And a phone number that reaches the person doing your taxes.
Mal Jerome Williams is an Enrolled Agent and the president of Common Sense Tax Solutions, LLC in Homestead, Florida. He has more than 15 years of tax experience and is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, which means he can represent clients in audits, collections and appeals.
From the front counter to the whole picture
Jerome's experience reaches across the tax world: retail tax offices, IRS roles, and leading high-performing teams in both volunteer and private-sector settings. He served for years in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, taking on multiple leadership roles and helping thousands of community members get accurate returns.
In the private sector he has trained and supported tax preparers, strengthened their workflows, and led tax teams, the person other preparers call when a return gets complicated. He has also taught introduction to business and cash flow analysis to small business owners, which is why "keep track of your money all year" comes up in almost every conversation.
Why a small practice, on purpose
Jerome could work for a big firm. He chose a small practice so that every client gets his attention, his judgment and his phone number. He would rather help a few dozen business owners and investors stay ahead all year than rush hundreds of returns through in February.
Credentials
- Enrolled Agent, enrolled to practice before the IRS
- IRS Annual Filing Season Program participant
- MBA, Management
- 15+ years in tax
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Member, South Dade Chamber of Commerce
What is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent is a tax specialist authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. EAs earn the credential by passing a three-part IRS exam covering individual tax, business tax and representation, or through qualifying IRS work experience, and they complete continuing education every year. CPAs and attorneys can also represent taxpayers; the EA credential is the one that is entirely about tax.
How Jerome works
Virtually with clients across the United States and abroad, with a secure portal for documents and meetings by phone or video. For clients in Miami-Dade County, especially Homestead and South Dade, in-person meetings are always an option.
Is an Enrolled Agent the same as a CPA?
No. Both can prepare returns and represent you before the IRS. CPAs are licensed by states and many focus on audits and financial statements. Enrolled Agents are authorized at the federal level and specialize in tax. For tax planning, returns and IRS problems, either can do the work; an EA does nothing else.
Does Jerome work with clients outside Florida?
Yes. Jerome works with clients nationwide and with U.S. citizens living abroad, entirely online if you prefer.
It's always tax time. Let's get ahead of it.
Tell me what is going on with your taxes or your business. A short call is usually enough to know the next step.