About Us

Mary K Coughlin, MPA, EA, NTPI Fellow@, CAA

Marlin Tax Consulting LLC was founded in October 2011 by Mary K. Coughlin, EA, NTPI. Mary’s tax career began as a tax associate with H & R Block, where she worked for several tax seasons. In May 2010, she graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA with a B.B.A. in Finance. By March 2011, Mary had earned her Enrolled Agent (EA) license, and in August 2015, she successfully completed the prestigious National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) program, which recognizes expertise in taxpayer representation.

Mary graduated in December 2024 with a Master’s degree in Accountancy (MPA) from Georgia State University. She is currently pursuing her Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certification through the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), with a target completion date of 2026. Mary also plans to sit for the CPA exam over the next few years.

Mary’s areas of expertise include:

  • IRS Resolution & Tax Problems: Assisting taxpayers in resolving issues with the IRS.

  • Non-Profit Organization Setup: Establishing 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

  • Tax-Exempt Status Reinstatement: Helping non-profit organizations reinstate their revoked tax-exempt status.

  • Certified Acceptance Agent: Authorized to assist individuals in obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs).