Main Street Practitioner Blog

Enrolled Agents must renew their status every three years in order to remain eligible to practice before the IRS. If your social security number ends in 7, 8, 9, or you do not have one, you must renew by January 31, 2015.

• Renew your license using Form 8554, Application for Renewal of Enrollment to Practice Before the IRS, at www.pay.gov between November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. 
• Go to www.pay.gov and enter “8554” in the Search Public Forms box on the left-hand side. 
• Complete the online form and pay the $30 renewal fee.
• Renewals may take up to 90 days to process.

All enrolled agents must also have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and you must enter it on Form 8554. 

Additional information:

If you have questions about your enrolled agent renewal, please email your inquiry to EPP@irs.gov or call toll-free 855-472-5540 (Hours: 6:30 am – 4 pm CT).