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Guide to the Enrolled Agent Exam

Explore the IRS Special Enrollment Examination, including all three SEE parts, exam format, scoring, testing rules, eligibility and preparation guidance.

The Special Enrollment Examination is the examination candidates generally must pass to become an IRS Enrolled Agent. It assesses U.S. federal taxation, tax compliance, IRS procedures, taxpayer representation and professional practice through three parts: Individuals; Businesses; and Representation, Practices and Procedures.