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An Enrolled Agent (EA) is an expert in taxation who holds the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Enrolled Agents have unlimited practice rights. Just like attorneys and Certified Public Accountants, EAs can represent any taxpayer, for all tax matters, before any office of the IRS.
What content does the exam cover?
In total, the exam is 3.5 hours long consisting of 3 separate parts taken separately. Each part contains 100 questions — only 85 questions are scored, while 15 questions are experimental and excluded from the score.
Part 1
Individuals
- Preliminary Work with Taxpayer Data: 14 questions
- Income and Assets: 17 questions
- Deductions and Credits: 17 questions
- Taxation: 15 questions
- Advising the Individual Taxpayer: 11 questions
- Specialized Returns for Individuals: 11 questions
Part 2
Businesses
- Business Entities and Considerations: 30 questions
- Business Tax Preparation: 37 questions
- Specialized Returns and Taxpayers: 18 questions
Part 3
Representation, practices and procedures
- Practices and Procedures: 26 questions
- Representation before the IRS: 25 questions
- Specific Areas of Representation: 20 questions
- Filing Process: 14 questions
Special Enrollment Examination
The EA Exam, officially known as the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), is a three-part exam administered by PSI Services on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service.
Direct Questions
Which of the following entities are required to file Form 709, U.S. Gift Tax Return?
A.
An individual
B.
An estate or trust
C.
A corporation
D.
All of the above
Incomplete Sentences
Supplemental wages are compensation paid in addition to an employee’s regular wages. They do not include payments for the following:
A.
Accumulated sick leave
B.
Nondeductible moving expenses
C.
Vacation pay
D.
Travel reimbursements paid at the Federal Government per diem rate
All of the Following Except
There are five tests that must be met for you to claim an exemption for a dependent. Which of the following is not a requirement?
A.
Citizen or Resident Test
B.
An estate or trust
C.
Member of Household or Relationship Test
D.
Joint Return Test
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How difficult is the exam?
The IRS Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) is the easiest exam for unlimited representation rights to practice before the IRS. The CPA and Bar exams have significant educational requirements prior to taking the test. The EA exam requires passing three separate parts to become an Enrolled Agent. Difficulty depends on experience, but it is attainable for those willing to put in the effort.
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Taking the exam without prep could cost you
$267
Fee for each part of the SEE*
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