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Jason Dinesen is a seasoned Enrolled Agent (EA) and Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) from Iowa with over 15 years of professional experience. As a trusted advisor, he has provided tailored solutions to a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and tax issues.
Renowned for his engaging and dynamic presentation style, Jason is a highly sought-after educator in the field of tax and finance. He has trained over 15,000 professionals through Continuing Professional Education (CPE) webinars, blending cutting-edge insights with thorough research to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Jason specializes in creating impactful course materials and webinars for EA Exam preparation, drawing on his deep understanding of tax codes and regulations. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of tax-related topics, including federal taxes, accounting, and advanced tax strategies such as incentives, credits, and deductions.
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What is an Enrolled Agent (EA) ?

An Enrolled Agent is a tax expert and it is the highest credential in the tax industry, awarded by the IRS.
An Enrolled Agent is the only federally licensed tax practitioner specializing in all areas of taxation.
An Enrolled Agent has unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS for any issues relating to collections, audits, or tax appeals.
Enrolled Agents (EA) are the only tax professionals who do not require a state license.
However, they have a federal license and can represent a taxpayer in any state. They must abide by the specifications of the Treasury Department's Circular 230, which provides the guidelines governing Enrolled Agents (EA).

Earning Potential

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax expert with unlimited rights before the IRS. That means you don’t need to turn down any chance to make money by supplying tax services. Instead, you can complete more complicated tax returns, which means you can increase your earning potential.
The services an Enrolled Agent (EA) can offer include helping people with audits, preparing and filing documents on a client’s behalf, attending hearings and conferences in place of your client, and providing written advice to third parties on the tax implications of business transactions.

How to become an Enrolled Agent?

The IRS has four Enrolled Agent requirements that you’ll need to complete to become an Enrolled Agent (EA):
1. Obtain a PTIN
2. Schedule and pass all three parts of the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE - Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam) within two years.
3. Apply for Enrollment using Form 23.
4. Pass a suitability check, which includes tax compliance and criminal background check.
Exam Exemption: Certain former IRS employees can become an Enrolled Agent without taking the Special Enrollment Examination(SEE) by virtue of past experience with the IRS. In general, the experience must include at least five years in one of these taxpayer-facing field positions: appeals officer, special agent, revenue officer, revenue agent, tax specialist, tax law specialist, or settlement officer. Three of the five qualifying years must have occurred within the last five years prior to separation from the IRS.
Click Here to know more about How to become an Enrolled Agent.

Exam Structure

The IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam is a comprehensive three-part test that tax preparers must pass in order to become an IRS Enrolled Agent. The sections of each exam are taken separately on different dates. If a candidate passes one part of the exam, that score is carried over for up to two years. After two years, that score no longer carries over, and the candidate must retake that section.
Each part of the Enrolled Agent exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These 100 MCQs include 85 scored questions and 15 experimental questions. So between the three Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam parts, you’ll have to answer 300 questions.
Questions are in three possible formats:
1. Direct question
2. Incomplete sentence
3. All of the following except
All three types of questions are in MCQ format, with four possible answers for each question. There are no true-false questions applicable.
The total testing time for each Enrolled Agent exam part is 3.5 hours. However, your total time at the Prometric testing center will be 4 hours, as your appointment includes 30 minutes for a pre-exam tutorial and a post-exam customer satisfaction survey. Moreover, you should arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
An on-screen timer shows the time you have remaining for the exam. The Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam does not include any breaks, though. Nevertheless, you may leave the testing room to drink water or use the restroom, but the exam timer will not stop.

License and Renewal

Enrolled Agents (EA) need to renew their PTIN with the IRS every year. The renewal window runs from mid-October to December 31. You can renew your PTIN either online or by mail.
Enrolled Agents (EA) also need to keep up with the Continuing Education Requirements. The IRS sets three-year Renewal Cycles based on the last digit of your SSN. Enrolled Agents (EA) need to complete 72 hours of Continuing Education every three-year Renewal Cycle. The IRS sets three-year Renewal Cycles based on the last digit of your SSN. Enrolled Agents (EA) need to complete 72 hours of Continuing Education every three-year Renewal Cycle.
MYCPE ONE provides customized Continuing Education(CE) Packages for Enrolled Agents (EA). Click Here to subscribe to them.
You’ll need to complete the IRS EA renewal requirement every three years. To do this, you’ll submit a form to apply for renewal of enrollment to practice before the IRS. You can either apply online or by mail, similar to when you first applied to become an Enrolled Agent.

Job Opportunities

Public Accounting Firm Tax Staff
Small Accounting Firm Tax Staff
Tax Practitioner with Big 4 accounting firms

Law Firm Staff
Investment Firm Staff
Tax Practitioner with outsourcing firms

CEO or Owner of Your Own Business
Working with Shared Service Centres and F&A Companies

Average Salary of an EA

Disclaimer: The salary data provided below is sourced from ZipRecruiter and reflects average annual salaries for Enrolled Agents (EAs) across different states in the United States. Please note that actual salaries may vary based on factors such as years of experience, specific job responsibilities, employer, and economic conditions in each region.

Source: ZipRecruiter

State	Annual Salary
New York	$80,442
Vermont	$79,058
California	$77,647
Maine	$75,405
Idaho	$74,595
Washington	$74,014
Pennsylvania	$73,673
Massachusetts	$72,772
Alaska	$72,312
New Jersey	$72,043
New Hampshire	$71,873
Oregon	$71,485
North Dakota	$71,415
Wisconsin	$70,958
Wyoming	$70,322
Hawaii	$70,059
Colorado	$69,681

State	Annual Salary
Indiana	$69,090
Nevada	$68,373
New Mexico	$68,183
Minnesota	$68,088
Arizona	$67,661
South Dakota	$67,495
Montana	$66,642
Ohio	$66,314
Rhode Island	$66,214
Delaware	$66,090
Alabama	$65,809
Virginia	$65,373
Connecticut	$64,921
Iowa	$64,798
Illinois	$64,307
Mississippi	$64,221
Maryland	$64,065

State	Annual Salary
Tennessee	$63,312
Utah	$63,150
Nebraska	$62,869
Missouri	$62,028
South Carolina	$61,400
Georgia	$61,306
Oklahoma	$60,883
Texas	$60,803
Kansas	$60,458
North Carolina	$60,132
Louisiana	$59,446
Kentucky	$57,760
Michigan	$57,737
West Virginia	$56,898
Arkansas	$54,874
Florida	$54,256

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Sharpen yourself with a range of 1000+ MCQs to ensure you're not just familiar with the content, but also with the pace and complexity of the actual exam.

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Sharpen yourself with a range of 1000+ MCQs to ensure you're not just familiar with the content, but also with the pace and complexity of the actual exam.

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As part of our commitment to your success, we provide monthly live mentoring sessions led by experienced instructors to address your doubts.

Expert Instructor

With a proven track record of success, our 15+ year experienced instructor has guided 15,000+ students and professionals to confidently pass the EA Exam.

Expert Instructor

With a proven track record of success, our 15+ year experienced instructor has guided 15,000+ students and professionals to confidently pass the EA Exam.

Course Content

No.	Topics	Practice Questions	Duration
1.	Preliminary Work to Prepare Tax Returns	82	3 Hrs, 21 Mins
2.	Income	95	1 Hr, 49 Mins
3.	Retirement Income	17	1 Hr, 21 Mins
4.	Property, Real and Personal	88	55 Mins
5.	Adjustments to Income	46	12 Mins
6.	Itemized Deductions and QBI	83	48 Mins
7.	Credits	52	31 Mins
8.	Taxes	34	41 Mins
9.	Advising the Individual Taxpayer	56	56 Mins
10.	Estate Tax	31	15 Mins
11.	Gift Tax	24	16 Mins
12.	International Information Reporting	10	18 Mins

No.	Topics	Practice Question	Duration
1.	Business Entities	17	46 Mins
2.	Partnerships	116	50 Mins
3.	Corporations in General	37	22 Mins
4.	Forming a Corporation	22	15 Mins
5.	S Corporations	58	9 Mins
6.	Business Income	24	37 Mins
7.	Business Expenses, Deductions and Credits	99	1 Hr, 18 Mins
8.	Business Assets	88	30 Mins
9.	Analysis of Financial Records	27	32 Mins
10.	Advising the Business Taxpayer	43	30 Mins
11.	Trust and Estate Income Tax	26	30 Mins
12.	Exempt Organizations	17	16 Mins
13.	Retirement Plans	14	38 Mins
14.	Farmers	21	20 Mins
15.	Rental Property	26	21 Mins

No.	Topics	Practice Question	Duration
1.	Practice before the IRS	24	14 Mins
2.	Requirements for Enrolled Agents	57	36 Mins
3.	Sanctionable Acts	25	10 Mins
4.	Rules and Penalties	27	17 Mins
5.	Power of Attorney	35	14 Mins
6.	Building the Taxpayer’s Case - Preliminary Work	11	16 Mins
7.	Taxpayer Financial Situation	11	19 Mins
8.	Supporting Documentation	12	6 Mins
9.	Legal Authority and References	12	16 Mins
10.	Related Issues	13	22 Mins
11.	Representing a Taxpayer in the Collection Process	43	39 Mins
12.	Penalties and/or Interest Abatement	12	14 Mins
13.	Representing a Taxpayer in Audits/Examinations	27	14 Mins
14.	Representing a Taxpayer before Appeals	13	9 Mins
15.	Accuracy	10	15 Mins
16.	Record Maintenance	11	15 Mins
17.	Electronic Filing	38	23 Mins

Frequently Asked Questions

EA Exam Related

What is an Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam?

The IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam is a comprehensive three-part test that tax preparers must pass to become Enrolled Agents (EA). After Tax-Preparers pass all 3 parts of the exam and complete the other requirements, they will be able to attain Enrolled Agent (EA) designation. It allows Enrolled Agents (EA) to practice before the IRS and showcase their Tax Expertise.

How many parts does the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE - Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam) consist of?

Special Enrollment Exam (SEE - Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam) consists of three parts:

Individuals
Businesses
Representation, practices & procedures

How many times can a Student take each part of the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam in a year?

Each exam part may be taken 4 times per testing window, which runs from May 1 to the end of February.

Is the examination offered year-round?

The test is offered from May 1 to the end of February of the following year. The test is not offered during the annual blackout period in March and April. During this time the test is updated with the most recent tax law.

What is the time to complete all three parts of the SEE – Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam?

Generally, all three parts should be completed within 2 years from the date of completion of the first exam.

What is the exam fee for Special Enrollment Exam (SEE - Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam)?

The fee to take each part of the SEE is $259. This is the fee that needs to be paid to IRS. Refer to this link for more information: https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/irs

How is the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam scored?

Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly and converting it to a scale that ranges from 40 to 130. The IRS has set the scaled passing score at 105. Failing candidates are provided a scaled score value so that they may see how close they are to be successful.

What is PTIN?

PTIN stands for the Preparer tax identification number. All paid preparers must enter this PTIN on all tax returns they prepare. It can be applied for at any time during the year and should be renewed by December 31st of every year.

Click Here to know more about PTIN.

I don’t have a degree, can I become an Enrolled Agent?

Applicants do not need to hold a particular degree or meet experience requirements. Enrolled Agent (EA) certification follows a straightforward process. Enrolled Agent (EA) candidates must apply for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), sign up for the certification exam, and learn enough about individual, business, estate and gift tax law, practice, procedure, representation, and ethics to pass all parts of the exam.

Exam Tips

Is Enrolled Agent (EA) a self-preparing course?

It is best if you take assistance in the form of a coaching class then going for self-preparation because coaching classes help you to cover the topic in detail and give a lot of practical examples to ensure that you are well prepared for the exams.

MYCPE ONE provides one of the best Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam Prep Courses.

How much time should I study to prepare for the Enrolled Agent (EA) Prep Course?

EA Prep Course requires you to study up to 40-70 hours of study time for each exam part based on the experienced candidate.

Which part of Enrolled Agent (EA) Prep Course should I appear in first?

We suggest that you start with part one because this is based on individual tax returns – which directly relates to the work and tasks that you will have been doing as a tax preparer to date. Additionally, Part 3 will contain more references related to Parts 1 and 2, so, we advise you to appear for Part 3 at the last to clear your concepts.

Is it difficult to clear the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam?

If you approach the exam in a planned and focused manner, it's not an impossible task. The IRS Enrolled Agent exam pass rate fluctuates from 70% to 74%. This is a high pass rate compared to other professional accounting exams, like the CPA, which has an average pass rate of 45-50%. The IRS sets a scaled passing score of 105 out of the available 130 points.

Career Opportunities

Are Enrolled Agents (EA) in demand?

Because taxes are a sure thing, so are jobs for Enrolled Agents (EA). As long as people must pay taxes, they'll need the help of Enrolled Agents (EA). There is a shortage of Enrolled Agents (EA) that can handle complicated tax returns and have the ability to represent clients before the IRS. So, Yes Enrolled Agents (EA) are in high demand now.

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Why should I choose MYCPE ONE Enrolled Agent (EA) Prep Course, what is different here than other platforms?

YCPE ONE provides you on-demand course access to help you make smarter decisions as you study. All the materials crafted by industry experts, engaging video lectures, a 1000+ question bank, and a mentoring session gives you the freedom to study how you learn best. You will get the flexibility to study on your own schedule.

EA Prep Course offers exam simulations and a bunch of practice questions. These materials help you familiarize yourself with the exam format and identify areas that require further study.

What type of review questions does the Enrolled Agent exam course include?

The Enrolled Agent (EA) question bank features:

Over 1,000+ practice questions with comprehensive explanations.
With minimum of 3 mock tests.

Will I get an update if there is any change in Enrolled Agent (EA) Prep Course?

As new content becomes eligible for testing on the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam, we will update your online Enrolled Agent (EA) review course automatically and at no extra cost to you. You will get access until you pass all parts of the exam.

Will my Enrolled Agent (EA) prep course expire, if I don’t complete it within a certain period?

No. The course will be available to you until you pass all parts of the exam.

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