Enrolled Agent (EA)
| Designation Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization. |
| Issuing Organization | Internal Revenue Service |
| Qualification and Training Requirements | |
| Prerequisites | Candidates must pass criminal background and suitability checks to ensure they maintain tax compliance. |
| Designation Training Requirements | None |
| Designation Exam Type | In-person, proctored exams. Certain former IRS employees, by virtue of past technical experience, may be exempt from the exam requirement. |
| Continuing Education Requirements | 72 hours of continuing education every three years, with a minimum of 16 hours each year |
| Verification and Complaints | |
| Online Designation Resource | Online at Verify the Status of an Enrolled Agent |
| Investor Complaint Process | Submit complaints via mail using IRS Form 14157. |
| Published List of Disciplined Designees | None |
