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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 Enrollment Examination since your last renewal,you are only required to take 16 hours ofCPE 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.-EANOT 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:  \nFor Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see page 3.Catalog Number 21842QForm 8554(Rev.2-2022)  \nFor IRS use:  \nEnrollment Number:  \nDate Enrolled:  \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):  \n6 Do you have an Employer Identification Number(EIN)?□Yes □No  \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 written 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?□ Yes  \n9 Has any application you filed with a court,government department,commission,or agency for admission to practice ever been denied?□Yes □No  \n□Yes □No  \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  \n12 Are you a CPA?If Yes,enter the states where you are licensed to practice.13 Are you an Attorney?If 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 application,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it istrue,comect,and  \ncomplete.  \nPTIN  \nSignature  \nDate  \nForm 8554(Rev.2-2022)  \n","cbCaifCO55hp10wy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifCO55hp10wy","pdf",767848,"English","# Part 1. Enrollment Status\n# Part 2. Identifying Information\n# Part 3. Sign here\n# When must I renew my enrollment?\n# Electronic Application and Payments","[{\"question\":\"What continuing education requirements apply during each enrollment cycle for renewal?\",\"answer\":\"During each enrollment cycle, complete 72 hours of continuing education credit that is Federal tax related and taken from an IRS-approved CE Provider. Refer to IRS Publication 5186 for the CE requirement chart for new enrollees.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there special CPE requirements if this is the first renewal?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. If it is your first renewal, you must complete 2 hours of CPE for each month you were enrolled, including 2 hours of ethics each year.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the renewal filing timing requirements and how often must enrollment be renewed?\",\"answer\":\"Enrollment must be renewed every three years. 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