As the tax landscape evolves and complexities abound, tax preparers face the constant challenge of staying abreast of the latest regulations and practices. For Enrolled Agents (EAs), maintaining their status with the federal government necessitates adherence to stringent Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements outlined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In this blog post, we'll delve into the specifics of these requirements, shedding light on what it takes to remain compliant and proficient in the ever-changing realm of tax preparation.…

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The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries is providing enrolled actuaries with some relief when it comes to picking up their continuing professional education (CPE) credits.…

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The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) on Tuesday announced that it was recommending state boards of accountancy across the country extend their CPE-completion deadlines to accommodate accountants affected by COVID-19 disruptions.…

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If you’re still trying to complete your continuing professional education credits, Drake Software has begun hosting Update Schools across the country.…

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As we get closer to the 2020 tax season, tax pros need to complete their continuing professional education training. Luckily, the IRS and Drake Software can help with that.…

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Tax professionals across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief by Wednesday, April 17, but the end of filing season doesn’t translate to an eight-month vacation.…

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It’s June, and that means tax professionals across the country are gearing up for the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). That’s why we decided to sit down and discuss the AFSP with those who know…

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When the Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson addressed Congress at the end of 2015, she stressed that the IRS Future State plan required transparency and open discussion to succeed. In early 2016, she began…

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Scam Phone Calls Continue; IRS Unveils New Video to Warn Taxpayers IRS YouTube Video:IR-2014-105, Oct. 31, 2014WASHINGTON — As incidents of an aggressive telephone scam continue across the country,…

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Enrolled Agents and Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents must complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years – a minimum of 16 hours per year, two of which must be on ethics...…

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