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 \n□ I want approval to remain or be placed into Inactive Retirement status.  \nNote:Inactive Retirement status is not available to individuals who are under suspension or disbarment.  \nIf you want approval for Active Enrolled Agent status,enter the number of Federal Tax Law and Ethics hours you earned in each yearof the current enrollment cycle  \n□ Check here if you passed the Special Enrollment Examination(SEE)since your last renewal.  \nIf you have re-taken and passed the Special Enrllment Examination since your last renewal,you are only required to take 16 hours ofCPE,including 2 hours of Ethics,during the last year of your current enrollment cycle.  \n\n|  | Year 1   | Year 2   | Year 3   | Total   |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Federal Tax Law   |  |  |  |  |\n| Ethics   |  |  |  |  |\n\n## Part 2.Identifying Information\n\n1 Last four digits of your Social Security Number  \n□ If you do not have an SSN,please check this box.2 Your Enrollment Number  \nThis number is from your enrolled agent card.NOT your PTIN3 Your Full Legal Name  \nFirstMILast4 Your Current Address  \n□ Check if this is a new address  \nNumberStreetSuite or Apt.NumberCityStateZip CodeCountryYour Email Address:Your Telephone Number:  \n## 5 Do you have a Centralized Authorization File(CAF)number?\n\nIf Yes,enter all CAF numbers assigned to you (attach additional pages,if necessary):  \n## 6 Do you have an Employer Identification Number(EIN)?\n\nIf Yes,enter all EINs,business names,and addresses below (attach additional pages,if necessary):  \n\n| EIN   | Business Name   | Business Address   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\n6a  \n6b  \n6c  \nSince you have become an enrolled agent or your last renewal of enrollment(whichever is later):  \n7 Are you current with your individual and business taxes,including anycorporate and employment tax obligations?If No,provide a writtenexplanation.  \n□Yes  \nNOTE:If you answer yes to question 8,9,10,or 11,please provide a writen explanation of the matter,including the date thematter occurred and any additional information you would like us to consider.  \n8 Have you been sanctioned by a federal or state licensing authority?  \n9 Has any application you filed with a court,government department,commission,or agency for admission to practice ever been denied?  \n10 Have you been convicted of a tax crime or any felony?  \n11 Have you been permanently enjoined from preparing tax returns,orrepresenting other before the IRS?  \n□ Yes □No  \n12 Are you a CPA?If Yes,enter the states where you are licensed to practice.13 Are you an Attorney?□YesIf Yes,enter the States where you are licensed to practice.  \n## Part 3.Sign here\n\nUnder penalties of perjury,I declare that I have examined this aplication,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it is true,comect,and  \ncomplete.  \nPTIN  \nSignature  \nDate  \nForm 8554 (Rev.7-2018)  \nNote:  \n## How long will it take to process your application forrenewal?\n\nThis fom is used to renew your ","cbCaiohHH1supdLj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiohHH1supdLj","pdf",102545,"English","# Part 1. Enrollment Status\n# Part 2. Identifying Information\n## 5 Do you have a Centralized Authorization File(CAF) number?\n## 6 Do you have an Employer Identification Number(EIN)?\n## Part 3. Sign here\n# Processing timeline and renewal dates","[{\"question\":\"What continuing education requirements apply for enrolled agent renewal?\",\"answer\":\"During each enrollment cycle, you must complete 72 hours of continuing education credit. For first renewal, you must complete 2 hours of CPE for each month you were enrolled, including 2 hours of Ethics each year, with all CE hours Federal tax related from an IRS-approved CE provider.\"},{\"question\":\"How much is the renewal fee and is it refundable?\",\"answer\":\"The renewal fee is $30. You can file the form and pay at www.pay.gov. 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