EA renewal process

What is an "initial enrollment cycle"?

When you first become an enrolled agent, the period up until your first re-enrollment date is considered your "initial enrollment cycle."

What is the "standard enrollment cycle"?

After completing your initial enrollment cycle (i.e. you have completed your first renewal), you will be on the standard enrollment cycle.

How often does an EA renew their license?

Every 3 years.

When is my renewal date?

Your renewal date is based on the last digit of your social security number. The following chart shows the next series of renewal dates and related CPE reporting periods.

Social Security No. Ends in:	Due Date of Renewal	Effective Date of Renewal	CPE Reporting Period
0, 1, 2, 3	01/31/10	04/01/10	01/01/07 to12/31/09
4, 5, 6	01/31/11	04/01/11	01/01/08 to 12/31/10
7, 8, 9 or no Social Security no.	01/31/12	04/01/12	01/01/09 to 12/31/11

How do I apply for renewal of my EA enrollment?

You should receive a Renewal of Enrollment to Practice Before the IRS (Form 8554) by mail.

If you do not receive a renewal form:

You still have to submit your renewal by the deadline
Be sure you have submitted an address change if you have moved

File bymail and pay by check

You can also fill out form 8554 online and print the filled out form to mail, along with your check.

File and pay electronically

Fill out the form at www.pay.gov and submit your payment.

What is the cost of renewal?

Currently $125 (every 3 years)

EA Renewal Process

What is an "initial enrollment cycle"?

What is the "standard enrollment cycle"?

How often does an EA renew their license?

When is my renewal date?

Social Security No. Ends in:

Due Date of Renewal

Effective Date of Renewal

CPE Reporting Period

How do I apply for renewal of my EA enrollment?

If you do not receive a renewal form:

File bymail and pay by check

File and pay electronically

What is the cost of renewal?

Due Date
of Renewal

Effective Date
of Renewal