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All about EA
The Enrolled Agent credential is the highest tax qualification awarded by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). EAs are federally licensed tax experts authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. They specialize in tax planning, preparation, and resolution for individuals, businesses, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
- Part 1- Individuals
- Part 2- Business
- Part 3- Representations, Practices, & Procedures
- +2 qualification (any stream)
- 18 years or above
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Exam window- May 1 – Feb 28
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ENROLLED AGENT SYLLABUS
The EA curriculum is carefully designed to build a strong foundation in U.S. taxation, IRS procedures, and compliance requirements. Within a few months, learners gain the expertise needed to become federally recognized Enrolled Agents with nationwide authority.
Covers gathering and reviewing client information and verifying filing status, dependents, and income sources to ensure accurate tax preparation.
Focuses on recognizing various income types like wages, interest, dividends, rental income, and capital gains, and handling asset transactions like property sales or investments.
Explains allowable deductions and tax credits available to individuals, helping reduce taxable income and maximize refunds legally.
Teaches how to prepare accurate individual tax returns, guide taxpayers on deductions, credits, and planning, and represent them before the IRS.
Deals with unique individual situations such as nonresident returns, deceased taxpayers, and amended returns
Explains types of business structures and their tax implications. Like sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs
Covers how businesses report income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and teaches students to analyze and interpret financial data for tax purposes.
Focuses on handling complex tax filings for specific types of taxpayers, including trusts, estates, partnerships, and non-profit organizations, ensuring accurate compliance with IRS rules.
Covers the structure of the IRS, audit selection, collection processes, and taxpayer rights throughout the examination process.
Teaches how to represent clients effectively before the IRS in audits, appeals, and collection matters.
This covers an EA’s authority to represent clients before the IRS in matters like audits, collections, appeals, and tax-related disputes.
Covers e-filing, payment options, refund processing, and ensuring accurate, timely return submissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EA (Enrolled Agent) is a globally recognized professional certification in US Taxation, authorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), USA. An Enrolled Agent is licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS for tax preparation, tax planning, and tax-related matters.
Anyone who has completed Plus Two in any stream can enroll for the EA (Enrolled Agent) course. To become certified, candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid passport for identification purposes.
The EA course can typically be completed within 9-12 months, depending on the student’s preparation pace and exam schedule.
Entry-level EAs typically earn between ₹6–₹8 LPA. With experience or exposure to US clients, salaries can grow to ₹10–20 LPA or higher.
EA-certified professionals can pursue careers in US tax firms, accounting and audit firms, MNCs, shared service centers, and consulting firms. They can also work independently as tax practitioners or consultants. Common roles include US Tax Analyst, Tax Consultant, Compliance Specialist, and Tax Manager, with opportunities in both India and abroad.
Chanakya offers structured, exam-focused EA training led by experienced faculty with 12+ years of industry expertise. With concept-driven classroom coaching, regular practice sessions, and dedicated placement assistance, we prepare students not just to clear the EA exam, but to confidently launch successful careers in US taxation.
The EA Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is administered by PSI Sevices LLC on behalf of the IRS and consists of three parts:
- Part 1: Individual Taxation
- Part 2: Business Taxation
- Part 3: Representations, Practices, and Procedures
Each EA exam part has 100 MCQs to be completed in 3.5 hours. Candidates can take the parts in any order and have three years to finish all sections.
Yes. The EA exam sections can be taken separately, giving you the flexibility to prepare and complete each part at your own pace.
Each EA exam part is scored on a 40–130 scale, and a score of 105 or higher is required to pass.
You can attempt each EA exam section up to four times within the annual testing window (May 1 to February 28)
Yes, you can reschedule your EA exam within 5–30 days of the original date by paying a small fee.
EA is a US tax-focused certification that allows professionals to represent taxpayers before the IRS and pursue careers in tax practice and consulting.
The EA (Enrolled Agent) course is designed to teach US taxation from the ground up. Students will learn all the required rules, regulations, and procedures as part of the curriculum, so prior knowledge of US laws is not necessary.
No, prior experience is not required to enroll in the EA course. There are no specific educational or work experience prerequisites, making the EA program accessible to students and professionals aiming for careers in US taxation and international accounting.
The EA qualification equips students with in-depth knowledge of US individual and business taxation, making it ideal for those aspiring to build careers in US tax practice, accounting firms, multinational companies, and global consulting roles.
No, the three EA exam parts are taken separately. Each part can be scheduled independently, allowing candidates to take them in any order and at their own pace.
Yes. EA certification equips you with in-depth knowledge of US taxation, allowing you to work remotely for US clients as a Tax Consultant, Compliance Specialist, or US Tax Analyst. Many EA-certified professionals successfully manage US tax accounts from India or other countries.
Yes. EA certification provides the expertise and legal authority to represent clients before the IRS, making it an ideal credential for starting your own tax consultancy or accounting firm focused on US taxation and compliance services.
Yes. Chanakya offers scholarships for EA candidates, along with flexible, non-cost EMI options to make the course more affordable.
Yes. If you fail an EA paper, you can retake it in the next exam session. At Chanakya, we offer a free retake option for students, along with expert guidance to help you pass confidently.
Yes. EA (Enrolled Agent) will remain highly relevant over the next 5–10 years. With growing global business, cross-border taxation, and US compliance needs, demand for US tax experts will continue to rise, offering long-term career opportunities for certified EAs.
Chanakya stands out as a leading EA institute in Kerala with expert faculty backed by 11+ years of industry experience, structured offline classroom coaching, and exam-focused training. Our Advanced Training Program (ATP), regular practice tests, retake support, and dedicated placement assistance help students clear the EA exam with confidence and build successful careers in US taxation.