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Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA) CE Requirements

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Overview

Last Reviewed on: 06 Apr, 2026

CE Requirements
72 hours of continuing education every three years, with a minimum of 16 hours each year.
License Renewal Period
Every 3 years, depending on the last digit of the Social Security Number. 
CE Reporting Cycle
Reporting runs on a 3‑year cycle tied to SSN endings (0‑3, 4‑6, 7‑9 & No SSN).
Ethics Requirement
2 hours of ethics or professional conduct each year.
Carry Over Credits
IRS does not allow enrolled retirement plan agents to carry excess CE credits from one enrolment cycle to the next.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CE Requirement
ERPAs must complete 72 hours of Continuing education every 3‑year cycle, with at least 16 hours per year.
Initial CE/CPE Hours
If enrollment begins mid‑cycle, you must complete 2 hours per month enrolled during the enrollment cycle, plus 2 hours of ethics per year. View more.
Ethics Requirement
2 hours annually, included in the annual 16‑hour minimum. View more.
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
The subject areas for CE credits for ERPAs include qualified retirement plan matters, a program consistent with the Internal Revenue Code, and effective tax administration. View more.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Self-Study, Online Group/Internet-based, Instruction (Max 6 hours), lecture, or leading discussions, and more.  
CE Deadline  
Credits must be completed by the end of the 3‑year cycle (renewal deadlines April–June of the cycle year).
Reporting Period
A CE reporting cycle for Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA) is April 1st through June 30th triennially (based on the last digit of SSN).
License Renewal
Applications for renewal of enrollment must be submitted between April 1 and June 30 of the year that your next enrollment cycle begins. View More.
Carry Over Credits
No carryover allowed to the next renewal cycle.
Record Retention
Proof of CE must be retained for 4 years from the completion date.
Renewal Fees
The Renewal Fee is $140. For the most current information regarding renewal fees, visit the board website.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CE in ERPA?

IRS accepts continuing education courses from IRS-Approved Continuing Education Providers. MYCPE ONE is an IRS approved sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including -  

  • Group Internet Based,  
  • QAS Self-Study,  
  • Group Live, and  
  • Nano Learning.

You can verify our IRS sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the IRS Registry. For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than those of other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

985 Michigan Ave 
Detroit, MI 48232 
Telephone: 855-472-5540 
E-mail: EPP@irs.gov
Website: https://www.irs.gov/


We Review CE Compliance Requirements Every Six Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CE requirement information for Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) every Six months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents must complete 72 hours of continuing education during each 3-year renewal cycle. At least 16 hours must be completed annually, including 2 hours of ethics or professional conduct.  

If your initial enrollment occurs during an enrollment cycle, you must complete 2 hours of qualifying for CE per month enrolled, plus 2 hours of ethics each year. Enrollment for any part of a month counts as the entire month.

Yes. ERPAs must complete 2 hours of ethics or professional conduct each year. These hours are part of the annual 16-hour minimum.

The subject areas for CE credits for ERPAs include qualified retirement plan matters, a program consistent with the Internal Revenue Code, and effective tax administration. View more.

Yes, ERPAs may complete CE through self-study programs.

Acceptable formats include Online Group/Internet-based, Instruction, lecture, or leading discussions, and more.

Yes. MYCPE ONE is an IRS-approved provider, and its courses meet the CE requirements for ERPAs.

The reporting period is a 3-year cycle based on the last digit of the ERPA’s Social Security Number. Renewal applications are submitted between April 1 – June 30 of the renewal year.

All CE hours must be completed by the end of the 3-year cycle.  [30th September, depending on your SSN]

ERPAs must maintain certificates of completion from IRS-approved providers and submit Form 8554-EP at renewal.  

No. There is no provision for carrying over CE credits.

ERPAs must retain proof of CE credits for 4 years from the date of completion.  

Failure to renew results in loss of active status. An application for a waiver may be made under certain specific circumstances. View more.

Yes. ERPAs may be audited by the IRS and must provide documentation upon request to verify CE compliance.

Yes, MYCPE ONE courses are approved for ERPA, as we are registered as a sponsor with the IRS (Approval ID: GEHNZ) and also recognized as a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID: 143597).

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on CE requirements and Regulations for ERPAs.