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EA Continuing Education Requirements

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EA CE requirements Overview

CE Requirements
72 hours every three years, with at least 16 hours annually.
License Renewal Period
December 31st, triennially based on the last digit of your SSN.
CE Reporting Cycle
November 1st through January 31st triennially (based on the last digit of SSN).
Ethics Requirement
Six (6) hours of ethics or professional conduct credits are required over three years, with two hours to be completed each year.
Carry Over Credits
Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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EA CE Requirement
EAs must complete 72 hours every three years, with at least 16 hours annually.
Initial CE Hours
For newly certified individuals, you must complete 2 hours of CE per month, plus 2 hours in ethics or professional conduct each year. Once your new cycle starts, you’ll need to fulfill the full 72-hour CPE requirement. View more
Ethics Requirement
Six (6) hours of ethics or professional conduct credits are required over three years, with two hours to be completed each year. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
The subject areas for CE credits for EAs include Federal taxation, tax-related matters, tax return preparation software, accounting, and ethics. View more
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study programs.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Self-Study, Online Group/Internet based, Instruction, lecture, or leading discussions (Max of 6 CE), and more.
CE Deadline
CPE credits must be completed by December 31st, triennially based on the last digit of your SSN.
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Our Fast Track EA CE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet EA’s exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CE needs. View more
Reporting
CE credits must be reported from November 1st through January 31st triennially (based on the last digit of SSN).
License Renewal
Renew your license by January 31st, triennially. Failure to renew by this date may result in noncompliance with IRS continuing education requirements for EAs. The IRS will notify individuals of noncompliance, providing 60 days to respond. If renewal is denied, EAs have 30 days to file a protest against the decision. View more
Carry ForwardCarry forward of credits is not allowed.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board. View more
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for EAs is $140. View more

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Enrolled Agent (EA) accepts continuing education courses from IRS sponsors, and MY-CPE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

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Contact Information for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Office of Enrolled Agent Policy and Management 
985 Michigan Ave 
Detroit, MI 48232 
Telephone: 855-472-5540 
E-mail: EPP@irs.gov
Website: IRS 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding EAs CE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Enrolled Agents must complete 72 hours of CPE every three years, with a minimum of 16 hours required each year.

Newly certified EAs must complete 2 hours of CE per month, plus 2 hours in ethics or professional conduct each year. Once the new cycle starts, they need to fulfill the full 72-hour CPE requirement.

Yes, EAs must complete 6 hours of ethics or professional conduct credits over three years, with 2 hours to be completed each year. Click here for ethics course on myCPE. 

There is no minimum content requirement for EAs.

The subject areas for CE credits for EAs include Federal taxation, tax-related matters, tax return preparation software, accounting, and ethics. View more

Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study programs.

Eligible learning activities includes Self-Study, Online Group/Internet based, Instruction, lecture, or leading discussions (Max of 6 CE), and more

The CPE deadline for EAs is by December 31st, triennially based on the last digit of the Social Security Number (SSN).

Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated EA packages that meet the CE requirements of IRS. These comprehensive packages cover all your CE needs and save time selecting individual courses. 

The reporting period for EAs is from November 1st through January 31st, triennially based on the last digit of the SSN.

EAs must renew their licenses by January 31st, triennially. Failure to renew by this date may result in noncompliance with IRS continuing education requirements for EAs. The IRS will notify individuals of noncompliance, providing 60 days to respond. If renewal is denied, EAs have 30 days to file a protest against the decision.

No, EAs cannot carry forward CPE credits.

EAs should maintain records of completed CE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.

The renewal fee for EAs is $140. View more

For more information, visit the IRS websites for FAQs and details on CE requirements and regulations for EAs. 

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