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Maintain Your Enrolled Agent Status
Enrolled Agent Renewal
- Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN. The November 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021 renewal cycle is for SSNs ending in 4, 5, or 6 (view Circular 230 (PDF) Section 10.6(d) for details)
- Renew online at Pay.gov (put 8554 in the search box)
- Renew on paper using Form 8554
PTIN Renewal
- Renew your preparer tax identification number (PTIN) between October 16 – December 31 each year at www.irs.gov/ptin
Continuing Education Requirements
- Obtain 72 hours every three years (based on your renewal cycle)
- Obtain a minimum of 16 hours per year (2 of which must be on ethics)
- Use an IRS approved continuing education provider
- Review the enrolled agent CE credit chart
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Your Contact Information Current
If your contact information has changed since the time of your last renewal, please notify the IRS by fax or mail your address change to:
Office of Practitioner Enrollment
P.O. Box 33968
Detroit, MI, 48232
OR
Fax: (855) 889-7959
Please include your name, prior contact information, new contact information, social security number or tax identification number, and the date.
Enrolled Agent Logo
The enrolled agent logo is available for download in both a black/white and color version and may be used in your marketing materials.