{"id":51,"date":"2025-05-23T23:54:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T23:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credix.tax\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2025-06-03T19:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T19:36:45","slug":"enrolled-agent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.credix.tax\/user\/enrolled-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Pass the IRS SEE exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Enrolled Agent FREE Training Material<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Explore Comprehensive Tax Resources for the Enrolled Agent Exam <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the Credix EA Exam Preparation page! Our goal is to help you pass all three parts of the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) with confidence and clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quickly master key tax terms and concepts with our easy-to-use, flashcards designed for rapid review and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practice Quiz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Assess your knowledge with targeted quiz questions that help you pinpoint strengths and gaps before you file.
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Part<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/strong><\/td>2024<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Part 1: Individuals<\/td>60%<\/td>58%<\/td>59%<\/td><\/tr>
Part 2: Businesses<\/td>69%<\/td>68%<\/td>71%<\/td><\/tr>
Part 3: Representation, Practices and Procedures<\/td>70%<\/td>71%<\/td>72%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Part 1: Individuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section describes the key features briefly of this part of the exam.
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Gross Income & Adjustments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exam tests your knowledge of all sources of individual income and adjustments, including wages, interest, dividends, and above-the-line deductions like IRA contributions and health savings accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deductions & Credits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to distinguish between the standard deduction and itemized deductions (Schedule A) and understand how credits such as the Child Tax Credit and Education Credits reduce a taxpayer\u2019s liability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tax Calculation & Filing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calculating taxable income requires applying the correct tax-rate schedules, selecting the appropriate filing status, and navigating dependency rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Property Transactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must recognize how to determine gain or loss on property transactions, adjust basis for improvements or depreciation, and apply exclusion rules for a personal residence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Part 2: Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Entity Types & Formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll identify the tax implications of different entity types\u2014sole proprietorships, partnerships, S and C corporations, and LLCs\u2014and how formation or liquidation transactions are treated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Business Income & Deductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Business income and deductions cover ordinary versus capital receipts, allowable expense recognition, and depreciation methods including Section 179 expensing and amortization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Distributions & Basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understanding distributions means tracking partner or shareholder basis adjustments, guaranteed payments, and distinguishing between taxable dividends and returns of capital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Special topics include setting up and reporting retirement plans (SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k)), choosing accounting methods (cash vs. accrual), and selecting a tax year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Part 3: Ethics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Circular 230 rules establish practitioner eligibility, duties, due diligence standards, and potential sanctions for IRS-authorized representatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Taxpayer Representation Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taxpayer representation rights focus on executing and filing Power of Attorney (Form 2848) and defining the scope of actions a practitioner may take on a client\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IRS Processes & Appeals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exam evaluates your grasp of IRS processes, from audits and appeals to collections procedures like Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, and Collection Due Process hearings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must be familiar with confidentiality requirements under Section 6103, identify ethical pitfalls, and recognize penalties for misconduct, conflicts of interest, and non-compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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