Maintain Your Enrolled Agent Status
Enrolled Agent Renewal
- Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN (view Circular 230 Section 10.6(d) for your specific cycle)
- Renew online at Pay.gov (put 8554 in the search box)
- Renew on paper using Form 8554
PTIN Renewal
- Renew your preparer tax identification number (PTIN) between October 16 – December 31 each year at www.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
- 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 fax or mail your address change to:
Office of Practitioner Enrollment
P.O. Box 33968
Detroit, MI, 48232
OR
Fax: (313) 234-1622
Please include your name, prior contact information, new contact information, social security number or tax identification number, and the date.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2013-06-27
