NAEANational Association of Enrolled Agents

An Introductionto the

Enrolled AgentProfession

www.naea.org

POP QUIZ

What does EA stand for?

What is an Enrolled Agent?Enrolled Agents (EAs) are tax

practitioners with technical expertise in taxation and are fully authorized to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) including audits, collections and appeals.

Enrolled Agents can be self employed or work for small or large firms.

What license allows tax professionals to represent taxpayers before the IRS?Enrolled Agent – Federal –

Licensed by the United States Treasury

Certified Public Accountant –Licensed by a state

Attorney – Licensed by a state

How do Enrolled Agents differ from other licensed taxpayer representatives?

Enrolled Agents are the only taxpayer representatives who receive their license from the United States Treasury.◦CPAs and Attorneys are licensed by

each individual state.

How many Enrolled Agents are there?

There are approximately 40,000 Enrolled Agents in the United States

There are also Enrolled Agents living and working in foreign countries

What % of all jobs in the United States are provided by small businesses?

A. 20%B. 33.3%C. 55%D. 1%

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What % of all jobs in the United States are provided by small businesses?

A. 20%B. 33.3%C. 55% CorrectD. 1%

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What are the requirements to obtain an Enrolled Agent license?

Pass the IRS Special Enrollment Exam

-OR- Be an employee of the IRS for 5

years – regularly interpreting the provisions of the IRS Code and Regulations

What is the Enrolled Agent exam?

Comprehensive three-part tax exam which covers taxation issues for:◦Individuals◦Businesses

Corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts

◦Representation, Practices and Procedures (including Ethics)

How comprehensive is the Enrolled Agent exam?

You are allowed 3.5 hours to complete each of the three parts

Each part contains 100 multiple choice questions

Parts can be taken in any orderPassed parts of the exam remain

active for 2 years

What is the historic pass rate for the Enrolled Agent exam?

A. 60%B. 90%C. 42%D. 70%

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What is the historic pass rate for the Enrolled Agent exam?

A. 60%B. 90%C. 42%D. 70% Correct

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Who is the largest taxpayer in the United States?

A. MicrosoftB. ExxonMobilC. Berkshire HathawayD. AppleE. Chevron

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Who is the largest taxpayer in the United States?

A. Microsoft B. ExxonMobil Correct $31 Billion (2013)C. Berkshire HathawayD. Apple E. Chevron

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What employment opportunities are there for an Enrolled Agent?

Enrolled Agents are needed in:◦Small and large public accounting

firms◦Law firms◦State departments of revenue◦Investment firms◦Banks◦Private practice

The IRS Commissioner is the head of the Internal Revenue Service. The Commissioner is appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. The Commissioner serves a term of

A. 1 yearB. 4 yearsC. 5 yearsD. Indefinite

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The IRS Commissioner is the head of the Internal Revenue Service. The Commissioner is appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. The Commissioner serves a term of

A. 1 yearB. 4 yearsC. 5 years CorrectD. Indefinite

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In 1862 the first personal and corporate income tax was levied to help pay for the Union effort in the Civil War.

This was a graduated tax with 2 tax rates of

A. 1% and 2%B. 10% and 12%C. 15% and 20% D. 3% and 5%

POP QUIZ

In 1862 the first personal and corporate income tax was levied to help pay for the Union effort in the Civil War.

This was a graduated tax with 2 tax rates of

A. 1% and 2%B. 10% and 12%C. 15% and 20% D. 3% and 5% Correct

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NAEANational Association of Enrolled Agents

Invites you to utilize the services of

Enrolled Agents,America’s

Tax Experts

www.naea.org