Here’s a recent question from the TaxMama message boards that might resonate with some of you: “I sent my client’s POA to the CAF unit, and I signed up for e-services ages ago – but can never get into the Transcript Delivery System. Heck, sometimes, I can’t even log into my e-services account. Help!” TaxMama® […]
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Here’s a question that Eva recently answered from someone who was in the middle of studying to pass the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam. OK, so I have a good foundation in accounting, and I am getting my EA. Is there anything else that’s important for me to know to build a worthwhile tax practice, dealing […]
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The first step towards becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA) is to obtain your preparer tax identification number, commonly referred to as a PTIN. You must have this in order to register to take the EA exam. This is the number Prometric uses to track you through the testing process. Also, you must have this number […]
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Salvation! Economic Stability! Your Future Happiness! Oh…and don’t forget – WORK FROM HOME! It’s true, but these only arrive after you’ve successfully passed three of the toughest exams out there. You’ll find plenty more information over at Prometric’s site but here’s a quick overview of the IRS’ Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination The exam is […]
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As a tax professional have you ever allowed your assistant to use your Power of Attorney (POA) to go online to IRS’ e-services – in your name – and download information for you? If you’re sitting in front of a laptop with a camera – don’t even mouth the word “yes!” No one will admit […]
Title: Overview of Business Income Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study Speaker: Eva Rosenberg, EA, Credit: 2 CPE hours (NASBA, EA, OTRP) Sign up here $59.00 Intro paragraph: It’s important to understand the various types of […]
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So you want to become an Enrolled Agent (EA). An EA is a tax practitioner with extensive technical expertise in the field of taxation. According to the IRS, Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Excellent choice! A career as an EA can give you the kind of flexibility, respect and rewards […]
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The answer, of course, is as much as you want! Just as with Doctors, Lawyers and CPAs, the more you practice as an EA, the more proficient you become and the more you can charge. This is true whether you work for yourself or if you are considering full time employment with a firm Working […]
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People often ask us what the passing rate for the Enrolled Agent’s exam is. (As if that has any bearing on whether they themselves will pass!) We know that what they’re really asking is – what is the likelihood that I will pass?! What we tell them is this: if you attend every lecture, do […]