Credentials, Memberships & Verification
Every credential Arc & Ledger holds can be independently verified. The firm is led by Burak Genc, an Enrolled Agent enrolled to practice before the IRS by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Federal Credential
Enrolled Agent (EA)
The Enrolled Agent credential is issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury after a comprehensive three-part examination covering individual taxation, business taxation, and representation. EAs hold unlimited representation rights before the IRS: audits, appeals, and collections. Maintaining the credential requires 72 hours of continuing education every three years and adherence to Circular 230 professional standards.
Verify in the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return PreparersArc & Ledger is not a CPA firm. Arc & Ledger and its practitioners are not licensed or registered by the State of California as certified public accountants or public accountants, and we do not perform audits, reviews, compilations, or any other attest engagement. The tax preparation, IRS representation, bookkeeping, and accounting services we provide do not require a California state license. Our practitioners include an Enrolled Agent, a federal credential granted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under 31 U.S.C. 330 that authorizes practice before the Internal Revenue Service. It is not a state license.
Education & Professional Membership
Master of Science in Taxation (MST)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Gies College of Business.
NAEA Member
National Association of Enrolled Agents, the professional association for Enrolled Agents. Listed in the NAEA Find a Tax Expert directory.
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BBB Accredited Business - A+ Rating
Arc & Ledger is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business with an A+ rating, accredited since March 2026. The full profile, rating history, and any customer feedback are public on BBB.org.
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Published Work & Press Citations
ABD Vergi Rehberi
A comprehensive U.S. tax guide written in Turkish by Burak Genc, EA, MST. ISBN 979-8-9946339-0-8, 288 pages, published February 2026. Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and 40,000+ retailers.
About the bookTax Notes Federal and Tax Notes International
A Guide to the Turkey-U.S. Income Tax Treaty and Its Saving Clause
Published July 2026 by Tax Analysts. Citation and summary.
Intuit Tax Pro Center - Author Page
Published author profile
Strategies For Minimizing Taxes on Deferred Compensation
High Net Worth Magazine
Donating to Charity: 10 Legal Considerations to Keep in Mind
AZ Big Media
Minimizing Inheritance Taxes: Tips for Beneficiaries
High Net Worth Magazine
7 Underappreciated Tax Trends with Major Implications for Businesses
Lawyer Magazine
Author Interview - ABD Vergi Rehberi
Dr. Mel's Message
Circular 230 Disclosure: The content on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Viewing this website does not create a practitioner-client relationship. Arc & Ledger's practitioners include an Enrolled Agent (EA), federally authorized to practice before the IRS by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.