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A Career as an
Enrolled Agent
WHAT IS AN ENROLLED AGENT?
Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s tax experts.
EAs are the only federally-licensed tax practitioners
who both specialize in taxation and have unlimited
right to represent taxpayers before the Internal
Revenue Service.
THE ENROLLED AGENT DIFFERENCE
• Unlike CPAs and attorneys, all enrolled agents specialize in taxation.
• CPAs and attorneys are licensed by states, but EAs are federally licensed.
• EAs are generally unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent and
the IRS offices before which they may practice.
• Held to a strict Code of Ethics
• Required to complete 72 hours of continuing education over three years.
HOW TO BECOME AN
ENROLLED AGENT
• Pass a comprehensive, three-part exam covering individual tax returns;
business tax returns; and representation, practice, and procedure.
OR
• Relevant experience as an IRS employee for at least five years.
WHO SHOULD BECOME AN
ENROLLED AGENT?
Someone who is:
• Intelligent
• Organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Eager to Learn
• Interested in a flexible schedule while earning a
high salary
• Aspiring to become an entrepreneur
• Looking for a recession-proof career
MARKET FOR ENROLLED AGENTS
Two things in life are certain:
Death and Taxes!
• The Tax Code is changing constantly.
Enrolled agents are competent, knowledgeable
tax professionals.
• EAs are needed at:
- Small and large public accounting firms
- Law firms
- Corporate accounting departments
- State Departments of Revenue
- Investment firms
- Banks
-Private practice
• Recession-proof
• Year-round
• Competitive salary
THE ENROLLED AGENT EXAM
• Administered by the Department of the Treasury in conjunction
with Prometric.
• Tested in the following areas:
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Representation, Practice, and Procedure
• Exams will be offered May 1 - February 28.
There is no testing in March or April.
• $109 per part
• Each section of the exam has about 100 questions.
-exam includes three types of multiple choice questions:
direct question, incomplete sentence
and all of the following except
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF ENROLLED AGENTS
The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) is the
only professional membership association solely dedicated to
the enrolled agent profession.
Through advocacy, education, public awareness, and
community, NAEA makes it easy for you to succeed as an
enrolled agent.
With multiple membership options, NAEA has tools for
everyone whether you’re studying for the EA Exam or a
seasoned tax expert.
Join online today!