1. Your Career as an Enrolled Agent

2. What is an Enrolled Agent?
Enrolled agents (EAs) are America's Tax Experts. EAs are the only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

3. A Profession You Can Rely On
There are two things that are certain in life: Death & Taxes
The Internal Revenue Tax Code is continually changing, and there will always be a need for enrolled agents
Those who file tax returns can depend on the professionalism of enrolled agents

4. Enrolled Agents are in High Demand
Enrolled agents are needed in small and large public accounting firms, law firms, corporate accounting departments, state departments of revenue, investment firms, banks and in private practice
Competent, knowledgeable tax professionals are valued more than ever due to continuing changes to the Tax Code
Enrolled agents are respected among tax professionals

5. What Makes Enrolled Agents Unique?
Enrolled agents are America’s Tax Experts
Enrolled agents are regulated by the Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, collections and appeals
Enrolled agents hold a federal license and have an unrestricted right to represent any taxpayer in any state
Enrolled agents are held to a stringent Code of Ethics
Enrolled agents must fulfill continuing tax-centric education requirements

6. Who Should Become an Enrolled Agent?
Someone who is:
Intelligent
Organized
Detail-oriented
Eager to learn…every day!

7. Internship Opportunities
An excellent way to see what an enrolled agent practice is like from a day to day perspective
Receive hands-on training from one of America’s Tax Experts and decide if this is the right career for you
Begin networking in the EA community and establish resources for future career opportunities

8. Career Opportunities Available For Enrolled Agents
Enrolled agents have a broad range of opportunities in corporate, individual, or government employment
EAs can start their own businesses, work full or part- time and choose their area of focus
EAs have great earning potential
Career Path
Average Salary
Intermediate Accountant
$56,500
Certified Public Accountant
$80,000
Enrolled Agent
$81,000

9. Requirements to Become an Enrolled Agent
Applicants must:
Pass either the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) or have specific employment experience with the IRS to be licensed
Pass a background check

10. The Special Enrollment Exam
Administered by the Department of the Treasury in conjunction with Prometric
An applicant’s knowledge of taxation is tested in the areas of individuals, businesses and representation, practice & procedures
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11. IRS Experience Can Substitute for the SEE
The IRS employee must have five or more years of experience with the IRS
IRS experience must be in a position that regularly interprets and applies the Tax Code

12. The National Association of Enrolled Agents
NAEA is the only professional membership organization that represents the interests of over 50,000 enrolled agents to the government. NAEA showcases the enrolled agent profession to the public and provides its members with the tools to achieve their goals.
Join us!

13. Become an Academic Associate of NAEA
For only $35, you can take advantage of the following:
Apply for a variety of scholarships for SEE prep courses
Access the “Members Only” portion of the NAEA website where resources can be found to help you prepare for the SEE
Electronic publications that will keep you up-to-date on the world of taxation
Networking opportunities with established professionals
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