Enrolled Agent CE Packages | IRS-Approved Continuing Education

Name: Enrolled Agent CE Packages — IRS-Approved Continuing Education
Brand: Surgent CPE

Surgent is an IRS-approved CE provider. Our EA packages are the most convenient way to fulfill your continuing education requirement — choose from live webinars or self-study, 16 or 40 hours. Automatic IRS credit reporting included.

$129 – $249

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16-hour Self-Study $129

16-hour Live Webinar $149

40-hour Self-Study $229

40-hour Live Webinar $249

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All packages include:

Hundreds of IRS-approved CE courses to choose from — federal tax law, ethics, and federal tax update topics
Live webinar options available evenings and weekends to fit any schedule
Automatic credit reporting to the IRS on your behalf
Pick any courses from Surgent’s full IRS-approved catalog after purchase
EasyRenew™ auto-renewal at this year’s price (opt-out anytime)

Note: Premium courses are not included. EA packages expire Dec. 31 each year. View all IRS-approved courses.

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Enrolled Agents must complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years, with a minimum of 16 hours each year — including 2 hours of ethics. Surgent’s EA CE packages make it simple: purchase a 16- or 40-hour package, then choose from hundreds of IRS-approved courses covering federal tax law, ethics, and federal tax update topics. All credit hours are automatically reported to the IRS.

Choose self-study for maximum flexibility or live webinars for interactive, scheduled learning with real-time Q&A. Both formats count toward your IRS continuing education requirement.

Need more than 40 hours? Contact our team for options.

Surgent’s EA CE Packages are ideal for enrolled agents who:

Need to meet the annual 16-hour minimum

The 16-hour packages cover your annual IRS requirement — available in self-study or live webinar format.

Are completing a three-year renewal cycle

The 40-hour packages help you cover a larger block of your 72-hour three-year requirement in one purchase.

Want flexible scheduling

Live webinars run evenings and weekends. Self-study is available on-demand, any time. Both formats qualify for IRS CE credit.

Want automatic IRS reporting

Surgent reports completed CE hours directly to the IRS on your behalf — no manual steps required.

Want choice in what they study

After purchase, choose any IRS-approved courses from Surgent’s full catalog — federal tax law, ethics, federal tax updates, and more.

Need to stay current on tax law changes

Surgent’s catalog includes first-to-market coverage of new tax legislation, IRS guidance, and federal tax updates as they happen.

Enrolled Agent CE FAQs

What are the EA continuing education requirements?: Enrolled Agents must complete 72 hours of IRS-approved CE every three years, with a minimum of 16 hours per year — including at least 2 hours of ethics annually. All CE must be completed with an IRS-approved provider. Surgent’s packages are designed to meet these requirements.
What’s the difference between the 16-hour and 40-hour packages?: The 16-hour package covers the annual minimum requirement. The 40-hour package allows you to earn a larger block of CE in a single purchase — useful if you are catching up on your three-year cycle or prefer to complete more CE at once. Both packages are available in self-study or live webinar format.
What’s the difference between self-study and live webinar?: Self-study courses are on-demand — you complete them at your own pace, anytime. Live webinars are instructor-led sessions scheduled at specific dates and times, including evenings and weekends. Both formats earn IRS-approved CE credit. Premium courses are not included in either package.
How do I choose which courses to take after I purchase?: Once you purchase a package, you can select any IRS-approved courses from Surgent’s full catalog — covering federal tax law, ethics, federal tax updates, and more. Browse all IRS-approved courses. Premium courses are excluded.
Does Surgent report my CE hours to the IRS?: Yes. Surgent automatically reports all completed CE hours to the IRS on your behalf. You do not need to self-report or track hours manually in the IRS system — Surgent handles it as your IRS-approved CE provider.
When do EA packages expire?: All EA CE packages expire on Dec. 31 of the year in which they are purchased. Plan accordingly if you are purchasing late in the calendar year. EasyRenew™ auto-renewal is available to keep your CE enrollment continuous year over year.

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Enrolled Agent CE Packages | IRS-Approved Continuing Education