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Question: The current 10-month testing window will soon be closed. I was only able to pass two parts this past testing window. Can I still take the third part in the next window even though it will be testing on different tax laws? Answer: Candidates who pass a part of the exam can carry over...Read More

Sign Up for Your Exam Now! EA candidates have only two weeks to finish preparing for a part and take the exam before the close of the testing window on February 29, 2012. Sign up now for your testing date to beat the last-minute rush, and ensure you get the testing center, date, and time...Read More

With the close of the current EA testing window approaching on February 29, 2012, many candidates are probably trying to finish studying for a part of the exam. As your exam approaches, be sure you have completed all the study units in the Gleim EA Review System. Then, spend about 10-20 hours using the EA...Read More

Exam Fee Increase As of January 5, 2012, the testing fee for the EA Exam was increased from $101 to $105 for each part of the examination. Go to www.prometric.com/irs to register and pay for your EA Exam.Read More

The questions on the examination are directed toward the tasks that enrolled agents must perform to complete and file forms and tax returns and to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. The examination covers federal taxation and tax accounting and the use of tax return forms for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and gifts....Read More

Provisional PTIN Candidates who have a provisional PTIN may continue to prepare all types of tax returns and claims for refund through December 31, 2013, provided they complete any required continuing education requirements and renew their PTIN timely each year. The IRS will be providing guidance for those who have expired PTINs in January 2012....Read More

Question: How far in advance – the earliest, the latest – can I register before the exam date? Answer: Candidates will benefit from registering and scheduling as early as possible, as this will enable them to choose a test date and time that is most convenient. If space permits, a candidate may register and schedule...Read More

Schedule Your Exam! It is important to be in control when preparing and taking the EA exam. One way to do this is by scheduling an appointment for the actual exam early. You are more likely to schedule a date and time that is convenient for YOU if you do not wait until the last...Read More

Last week I offered some reminders about why you shouldn’t let the holidays distract you from your goal of passing the EA Exam. It can be easy to remember why you want to become certified, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out how to put that into action. Here are a couple of helpful...Read More