Just go to and enter “8554” in the Search box. Complete the online form and pay the $30 renewal fee. Renewals may take up to 90 days to process. All enrolled agents must also have an active PTIN and must enter it on Form 8554.
How do I check the status of my EA renewal?
If you have questions about your enrollment status, please contact the Office of Enrollment at 855-472-5540.
When should I renew my EA?
Enrolled Agent Renewal
- Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN. The November 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021 renewal cycle is for SSNs ending in 7, 8, 9, or no SSN (view Circular 230 PDF Section 10.6(d) for details)
- Renew online using Pay.gov Form 8554.
- Renew on paper using Form 8554 PDF.
What do I need to complete to reactivate an inactive..?
There is no form needed to use an employer identification number (EIN) again after a period of inactivity. The IRS does not generally inactivate or track the inactivity of the EIN; but rather it is the number that is forever assigned to the entity for which it was issued, much like our Social Security Number(SSN).
Can a CPA in Texas switch to inactive status?
In Texas, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy regulates CPAs in the state and has stringent rules on license status and use of the title. In some states, accountants who aren’t currently practicing public accounting can switch to inactive status with a valid license or at the time of renewal.
How to enter a new activation code in elicenser?
Switch to the eLicenser Control Center on your computer and click and click on the green ‘Enter Activation Code’ button. Enter or paste* the new activation code. Click on [Continue] and finally on [Download license], to complete the activation.
How to activate a soft elicenser for software?
Select the Soft-eLicenser containing the license to be reactivated. Only registered licenses can be reactivated! If you cannot find the license you need to reactivate please click on the button [Register eLicenser / Software] on the top left, to register your software.
