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What Is an IRS Enrolled Agent?

The highest credential the IRS awards.

Who Enrolled Agents Are

Federally licensed tax experts — licensed directly by the IRS to represent taxpayers.
Unlimited representation rights — can stand before the IRS for you in audits, collections, and appeals, just like CPAs and attorneys.
Tax specialists — focused 100% on taxation, not a side practice.

How They Earn It

1

Pass a 3-part IRS exam

Individual tax, business tax, and representation — or qualify through 5 years of IRS experience.

2

Clear a background check

The IRS checks tax compliance and background before granting enrollment.

3

Never stop learning

72 hours of continuing education every 3 years, with ethics training every year.

Held to a Higher Standard

Bound by Circular 230 — the IRS's own ethics rules for tax professionals.
Annual renewal — enrollment must be renewed; it can be revoked.
The IRS's own credential — the only tax credential issued directly by the IRS itself.

Work with an Enrolled Agent

Abul K. Allahi, EA — licensed to represent you before the IRS.

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