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The revised EA exam will not be offered starting May 1st The IRS has made an unprecedented announcement about the EA exam: Due to the recent government shutdown, the revised EA exam, updated to reflect 2018 tax law changes and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), will not be offered starting May 1, 2019,...Read More

If you’ve set your sights on becoming an Enrolled Agent, now is the best time to take the EA exam. The good news is you don’t necessarily need to pass all parts of the exam before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is tested in 2019. Taking even one or two parts in the...Read More

Get all the details on the Enrolled Agent exam questions. We tell you the number, type, format, and layout of the questions and throw in some tips as well.Read More

To pass the Special Enrollment Examination, also referred to as the Enrolled Agent (EA) exam, you need to know about the exam content and the presentation of the exam questions. Familiarizing yourself with not only the content but also with the format and functionality of the exam in advance helps you feel more confident and...Read More

It’s time to make a plan. The fee to take each part of the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) will increase by $70, from $111.94 to $181.94, on March 1, 2018 to facilitate running the exam. It isn’t an astronomical jump in price, but when you’re already paying a large sum of money for these fees...Read More

At Gleim, we read every testimonial and piece of feedback our customers give. We usually use this information to refine our policies and procedures – to find out what works so that you have the best resources available when you sit down to study for your exam. But sometimes, a testimonial also gets passed around...Read More

Gleim now has additional ways for you to follow us and stay up to date on a daily basis along with the EA Candidate Forum. theGleimblog: A site driven by real students revealing study tips, Gleim specials and updates, and announcements Follow us on Twitter & Facebook for score releases, updates, articles, important information and...Read More

Question: What is the difference between the EA designation and the AFSP – Record of Completion? Answer: An EA is a credentialed tax return preparer and can represent anyone before the IRS.In addition, if you are already a CPA or hold some other accounting designation, having your EA will allow you to advertise your tax...Read More

Steps to become an EA – Step 8 Congratulations on becoming an Enrolled Agent! You used Gleim to prepare for this difficult exam, and now you are enjoying the success of passing. At this point, you must maintain your CPE hours. Gleim offers a wide selection of online CPE courses. They are everything you need...Read More