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[Explore programs](#available-programs) [See requirements](#requirements) Your professional stage [**Get licensed**Pre-licensing and preparation](#requirements)[**Renew a license**Continuing education](#requirements) Accredited programs ## What you need to know Official IRS steps for becoming and maintaining enrolled agent status, including PTIN, SEE, Form 23, suitability, renewal, and continuing education. Last reviewed July 30, 2026 ### Overview Enrolled agent is the highest credential the IRS awards. EAs have unlimited practice rights before the IRS and generally qualify by passing the three-part Special Enrollment Examination or through qualifying former-IRS experience. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agent-information "Enrolled agent information")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/become-an-enrolled-agent "Become an enrolled agent") ### Steps to obtain it 1. 01 #### Obtain a PTIN Obtain an active preparer tax identification number before using it as your SEE candidate number. 2. 02 #### Pass all three SEE parts Schedule through the current IRS testing vendor and pass all three parts of the Special Enrollment Examination within three years. 3. 03 #### Apply for enrollment Submit Pay.gov Form 23 or paper Form 23, pay the enrollment fee, and pass the IRS suitability check covering tax compliance and criminal background. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/become-an-enrolled-agent "Become an enrolled agent")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/ptin-requirements-for-tax-return-preparers "PTIN requirements for tax return preparers")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agents-frequently-asked-questions "Enrolled agents: frequently asked questions") ### Key requirements SEE structure **3 parts: Individuals; Businesses; Representation, Practices and Procedures** Exam window **All 3 parts within 3 years** Representation rights **Unlimited practice rights before the IRS** Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agents-frequently-asked-questions "Enrolled agents: frequently asked questions")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/become-an-enrolled-agent "Become an enrolled agent")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agent-information "Enrolled agent information") ### Renewal and maintenance EA enrollment renews every three years according to the IRS cycle tied to the last digit of the Social Security number. Maintain an annual PTIN and complete 72 hours of IRS-approved CE per full three-year cycle, including at least 16 hours each year and 2 ethics hours each year. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/maintain-your-enrolled-agent-status "Maintain your enrolled agent status")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/faqs-enrolled-agent-continuing-education-requirements "Enrolled agent continuing education requirements FAQ")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/ptin-requirements-for-tax-return-preparers "PTIN requirements for tax return preparers") ### Before you apply The EA-SEE testing vendor changed to PSI in 2026. Use the current IRS page for registration links and do not rely on old Prometric instructions. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/become-an-enrolled-agent "Become an enrolled agent") Available in IRS ## Courses and programs 15 options [ Package · Accredited programs ### EA 24-Hour Basics CPE Package 24 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/EA-24-Hour-Basics-CPE-Package?state=IRS)[ Package · Accredited programs ### EA 72-Hr CPE Package 72 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/EA-72-Hr-CPE-Package?state=IRS)[ Package · Accredited programs ### EA 16-Hour Basics CPE Package 16 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/EA-16-Hour-Basics-CPE-Package?state=IRS)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course — AFTR 6 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Annual-Federal-Tax-Refresher-Course-%E2%80%94-AFTR?state=IRS)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Ethics for Taxes 2 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Ethics-for-Taxes?state=IRS)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Federal Tax Law 10-Hour Course Outline 10 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Federal-Tax-Law-10-Hour-Course-Outline?state=IRS)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Education Tax Benefits 6 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Education-Tax-Benefits?state=IRS)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Estate, Gift, Trust, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes 10 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Estate,-Gift,-Trust,-and-Generation-Skipping-Transfer-Taxes?state=IRS) Show more (7 remaining) Straight answers ## Frequently asked questions Do I need a PTIN even if I do not prepare returns? Yes. The IRS states that all enrolled agents must maintain a valid PTIN. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/ptin-requirements-for-tax-return-preparers "PTIN requirements for tax return preparers")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/maintain-your-enrolled-agent-status "Maintain your enrolled agent status")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/faqs-enrolled-agent-continuing-education-requirements "Enrolled agent continuing education requirements FAQ") How much CE is required? The standard full cycle is 72 hours over three years, with at least 16 hours each year and 2 annual ethics hours; initial-cycle requirements may be prorated. Evidence[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/ptin-requirements-for-tax-return-preparers "PTIN requirements for tax return preparers")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/maintain-your-enrolled-agent-status "Maintain your enrolled agent status")[Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/faqs-enrolled-agent-continuing-education-requirements "Enrolled agent continuing education requirements FAQ") [![EducUp](/_amplify/image?url=%2Fimg%2Flogo-white-tm.svg&w=640&h=60&q=100 "EducUp")](/) EducUp is an edtech startup on a mission to make learning easy and fun. 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