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Form 8554 (Rev. 11-2022) Page 3
Note: How long will it take to process your application for
This form is used to renew your status as an Enrolled Agent. You renewal?
must renew your enrollment every three (3) years. For additional The processing cycle begins November of every year, and it
information on renewal, see Circular 230 or visit www.irs.gov/ generally takes about 90 days to process applications. Your
taxpros/agents. status is not effective until your application for renewal is
approved, and you receive your new enrollment card.
When must I renew my enrollment?
Your status as an Enrolled Agent must be renewed every three Who do I call if I have questions?
years as determined by the last digit of your Social Security To check on the status of your application for renewal after
Number (SSN). Applications for renewal of enrollment must be March 31, call 1-855-472-5540. Please allow 90 days for
submitted between November 1 and January 31 prior to April 1 processing before calling to check on the status of your
of the year that your next enrollment cycle begins. application.
If your SSN ends in:
• 0, 1, 2, or 3 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2019. Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. Section
330 of title 31 of the United States Code authorizes us to collect
• 4, 5, or 6 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2020. this information. We ask for this information to administer the
• 7, 8, or 9 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2021. program of enrollment to practice before the IRS. Applying for
renewal of enrollment is voluntary; however, if you apply you
It is your responsibility to apply for renewal of enrollment must provide the information requested on this form. Failure to
timely by filing Form 8554. provide this information may delay or prevent processing your
Filling out this form. application; providing false or fraudulent information may subject
It is important to answer all questions on the form. Failure to you to penalties. Generally, this information is confidential
answer any questions or sign the form could result in processing pursuant to the Privacy Act. However, certain disclosures are
delays. authorized under the Act, including disclosure to: the Department
of Justice, and courts and other adjudicative bodies, with respect
An intentionally false statement or omission identified with your to civil or criminal proceedings; public authorities and
application is a violation of Circular 230 10.51(a)(4) and 18 professional organizations for their use in connection with
U.S.C. 1001 and may be grounds for suspension or disbarment employment, licensing, disciplinary, regulatory, and enforcement
from practice. responsibilities; contractors as needed to perform the contract;
third parties as needed in an investigation; the general public to
Continuing Professional Education: assist them in identifying enrolled individuals; state tax agencies
You must keep proof of your continuing professional education for tax administration purposes; appropriate persons when the
for four years from the date of your renewal. security of information may have been compromised for their use
Do not attach records to this form. If we need this information, to prevent, mitigate or remedy harm.
we will request it from you. You are not required to provide the information requested on a
form that is subject to the requirements of the Paperwork
Electronic Application and Payments Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control
The fastest way to get your enrollment card is to go to number. Books and records relating to a form or its instructions
www.pay.gov to electronically complete this form and make should be retained as long as their contents may become
payment. At www.pay.gov click “Find an Agency”, click “T” for material in the administration of the law. The time needed to
complete and file this form will vary depending on individual
Treasury, select “Treasury (UST): Internal Revenue Service circumstances. The estimated average time is 30 minutes,
(IRS)”, then click “Continue to Form” under “Enrolled Agent including recordkeeping, learning about the law or the form,
Renewal Form 8554”. preparing the form, and copying and sending the form to the IRS.
If you are mailing your application: If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time
Enclose a check or money order in the amount of $140 made estimate or suggestions for making this form simpler, we would
payable to the United States Treasury. be happy to hear from you. You can write to Office of Enrolled
Agent Policy & Management; 985 Michigan Ave; Detroit, MI,
48232. Do not send this form to this address; instead see the
Where to send this form: Where to send this form section of the instructions.
Internal Revenue Service
Enrolled Agent Policy and Management
127 International Dr Room - EA125
Franklin, TN 37067
What we will do when we receive your form.
As part of the evaluation of your application, the IRS may
conduct a suitability check that includes a background check and
a review of your personal and business tax compliance.
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