EA — Enrolled Agent (Special Enrollment Examination)

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Page confirms requirement to obtain a PTIN before the SEE exam, and that enrollment status must be renewed every 3 years with continuing education (CE) and annual PTIN renewal.

Issuer
US Internal Revenue Service
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Tax
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
USD per SEE part (approx. 260–270, 3 parts) + Form 23 enrollment fee (approx. USD 140)

Prerequisites & eligibility

No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 72 CE credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.

Enrolled agent status must be renewed every 3 years; continuing education required; PTIN must be renewed annually.

Recognition

Highest IRS credential; unlimited representation rights before the IRS

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