ICYMI: ENROLLED AGENTS RENEWAL DUE BY JANUARY 31

If you are an enrolled agent with a Social Security number ending in 7, 8, 9 or those with no SSN, renew your status by January 31 to ensure you receive your new enrollment card before your current enrollment expires on March 31.

Enrolled Agent Renewal

• Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN. The November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024 renewal cycle is for SSNs ending in 7, 8, 9, or no SSN (view Circular 230 Section 10.6(d) for details)
• Renew online using Pay.gov Form 8554, OR
• Renew on paper using Form 8554

PTIN Renewal

• Renew your preparer tax identification number (PTIN) between mid-October – December 31 each year at 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

Keep Your Contact Information Current

• If your contact information has changed since the time of your last renewal, please notify us by fax or mail your address change to: Office of Enrolled Agent Policy and Management, 985 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48232 OR Fax: 855-889-7959

Include your name, prior contact information, new contact information, social security number or tax identification number, and the date.

For more information, visit IRS.gov/ea.