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Good news—you don’t need a college degree to become an enrolled agent. A high school diploma is enough. Your success hinges more on your tax knowledge and your ability to pass the Special Enrollment ...

What Is an Enrolled Agent (EA)? Enrolled Agents (EA) are tax professionals licensed by the federal government and can represent taxpayers in front of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The privilege ...

You don’t have to go to college to get a rewarding and lucrative career. The enrolled agent profession is a fantastic opportunity for the math whiz who’s tired of the education hamster wheel—because, ...

Whether you’re working on getting your first big break in your career or whether you’re breaking into a new career in the second half of your life, you probably have the same question: How long does ...

Once you feel prepared, it’s time to schedule your exam. Here’s what you need to know: After completing each section, you’ll receive a score report. A passing score is 105 or higher, with possible ...

The Enrolled Agent designation (EA) does not get as much respect as it deserves. Presently just about anybody can prepare tax returns for compensation (The IRS attempt to change that is currently ...

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Elvis Kelly, with Knutson, Bedrich & Associates, earned his enrolled agent license from the Internal Revenue Service and was accepted into the National Association of Enrolled Agents. Kelly becomes ...