MUSKEGO, Wis. — September 10, 2026 — Stephen Shelly, owner of Brew City Accounting & Tax in Muskego, has earned the Enrolled Agent credential, the highest credential awarded by the Internal Revenue Service.
For Stephen Shelly, who has more than 20 years of tax and accounting experience, earning the credential represents the next step in a career that has increasingly moved beyond preparing returns to helping clients understand their tax situation, plan ahead and respond when tax issues arise.
“Tax preparation is still a major part of what we do, but over the years the conversations have become much broader than what goes on the return,” Shelly said. “Clients want to understand what a decision means before they make it, whether there is something they should be doing before year-end, and what happens if an IRS or Wisconsin notice shows up. Pursuing the Enrolled Agent credential was a natural next step in being able to help at a deeper level.”
Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax professionals with unlimited practice rights before the IRS. They may represent taxpayers in matters involving examinations, collections, appeals and other federal tax issues. The credential requires demonstrated knowledge of individual taxation, business taxation, and representation, practices and procedures. Enrolled Agents are also subject to federal ethical standards and ongoing continuing education requirements.
Shelly’s credential also supports the broader direction of Brew City Accounting & Tax. Tax preparation and accounting services remain the firm’s anchor services, while proactive tax planning, advisory relationships, Tax Return Protection & Support, and assistance with IRS and Wisconsin tax problems are becoming more visible parts of the firm’s year-round work.
“By the time a tax return is being prepared, many of the decisions that affected the outcome have already happened,” Shelly said. “We want clients to understand their tax and accounting situation earlier, communicate clearly about what matters, and have support available throughout the year — not only when it is time to file.”
Brew City Accounting & Tax is an independently owned firm serving individuals, families, entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The firm combines personal relationships with organized systems and professional expertise, with the goal of helping clients make informed decisions and understand what comes next.
For more information, visit www.brewcityaccounting.com or call (262) 710-4473.
About Brew City Accounting & Tax
Brew City Accounting & Tax is an independently owned tax and accounting firm based in Muskego, Wisconsin. The firm provides tax preparation, tax planning, advisory, Tax Return Protection & Support, tax-problem support and related accounting services, with an emphasis on clear communication, personal service and year-round guidance.
