Enrolled agent renewal Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN. The Nov. 1, 2024-Jan. 31, 2025 renewal cycle is for SSNs ending in 0, 1, 2, or 3 (view Circular 230 PDF Section 10.6(d) for details) Renew online using Pay.gov Form 8554 Renew on paper using Form 8554 PDF Review the EA renewal reminders list PTIN renewal Renew your preparer tax identification number (PTIN) between mid-October-Dec. 31 each year at IRS.gov/ptin Continuing education requirements Obtain 72 hours (66 hours of qualifying CE and 6 hours of ethics) every three years based on your renewal cycle Obtain a minimum of 16 hours per year (2 of which must be on ethics) CE courses taken prior to becoming an enrolled agent don’t qualify Excess hours in ethics can’t be applied to your federal tax or federal tax law update CE requirement Use an IRS approved continuing education provider Review the enrolled agent CE credit chart PDF 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 us by email, fax, or mail your address change to: [email protected] OR Fax: 855-889-7959 OR Office of Enrolled Agent Policy and Management 127 International Drive, Room - EA125 Franklin, TN 37067 *Do not staple documents. 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 a black/white version and may be used in your marketing materials.
