Meet Arafat Mbonyinshuti, EA
Arafat Mbonyinshuti, EA, is the founder of Arafat Tax & Accounting Services LLC. Arafat is an Enrolled
Agent (EA), Enrolled to Practice Before the IRS, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from
Thomas Edison State University.
The Enrolled Agent credential is a federal tax credential focused on taxation and taxpayer representation. As an
EA, Arafat has unrestricted practice rights before the IRS, allowing him to represent taxpayers before the Internal
Revenue Service in qualifying matters, subject to applicable rules.
As a TurboTax Live Tax Expert, Arafat has assisted taxpayers with federal and state income tax matters,
reviewed tax documents, helped identify applicable deductions and credits, researched tax issues, resolved
return-preparation questions, and explained tax concepts in clear and understandable language.
His tax-technology experience includes Intuit ProConnect Tax, TurboTax Live, and FreeTaxUSA, supported by
QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop for bookkeeping and accounting work.
Arafat’s approach is built around accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, affordability, clear communication, and
personalized attention. His objective is not only to prepare accurate tax work, but also to help clients understand
their tax situation and make informed financial decisions.