Discussion:Enrolled Agent Application Status

All of this points up the desirability of keeping your CPE current; you never want to go through this waiting game again!

It comes in an 8-1/2 by 11 flat envelope containing your T-card, a nice cardstock diploma folder containing the diploma certificate, and an appropriate letter of congratulations.

Patience, patience...it WILL arrive and when it does, you can make your significant other buy you a pizza dinner to celebrate! (No anchovies.)

taxea@hawaii.rr.com

Instructions for form 23 say after 60 days you can call to find out your application status.

i'll give it another 3 weeks before i call the number on the instructions for form 23.

i beleive i started to call last week but got an answering machine :(

When the prospective client asks "Well, are you an EA?" You respond that you are too modest to take credit for such a thing, then *wink*, and ask if you can help them with their taxes.

Pretty soon, you'll have your sheepskin in the mail, and this will be just a blip on the radar of your memory.

Called again today and was told I am officially an EA (as of 3/6). I should get my card, etc. in the mail soon. Yay!

GoalieEd: Have you received your card yet? I received mine last week. The package was postmarked 3/9. It took awhile because they wrote the incorrect zip code. I was surprised they handwrote the address on the envelope, addressed me as Mrs. "Smith", rather than by my full name. And I am not even a Mrs. No big deal, but all this time, I was on the lookout for a big envelope with a typed up address label.

I never got the acknowledgement letter.

Woops, I see you've already done that.

Well, you've drawn attention to yourself. Try to stay low. Even the red lights have cameras now, so you'll have to stay off the street.

Have a neighbor get your mail for you and stay indoors. I think you'll eventually get approved. When, I don't know.

P.S. You and your family should wear sunscreen just in case they try to X-Ray the house. They have unmarked vans that do this, so BOLO.

I sent my application in mid of Feb, still waiting. Looking at your delay, It looks like I may not see my card in my mailbox for next two months. Does anyone know if they process applications on FIFO basis?

Thanks.

I sent my Form in October, They cashed my check on Oct 13 and I am still waiting for my card.... I've tried to called them. No success! Does anybody know how long do I need to wait? I wish I have the card for the tax season... Thanks in advance...

I received my card sometime in January almost 120 days to the day....

Thank you.

What I did in regards to contacting them as they never would answer the phones or respond to your email if you call the number they list for enrollment. I actually called and there message box was full so I couldn't even leave a voicemail. What I did was some how got to a enter a extension in and I entered 1234 and someone actually picked up. It wasn't the right person, but they referred me to someone and actually was able to speak to someone in the department right then and there. Just a suggestion if you really want to reach them. Hope that helps.

Chris

I passed 3 parts of the EA and submitted my EA application (form 23) and paid my fee on-line. Am I good? Or I must mail that actual form to the U.S. Treasury/Enrollment PO Box 301510, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1510.

It's so closed to tax season and I did not receive any response from IRS. Chris was right....their mail box is full and I could not leave any message. I submitted my form 23, on-line on 10/28/2011. Please see if anyone can help me out. Happy New Year! Thank you.

Frostr

Frostr

Thanks Kelly

Thanks Kelly

I submitted form 23 on Oct 31, 2011, the IRS cashed my check on Nov 3, 2011. I received my package today Jan 11, 2012. The 9x12 envelop was postmarked on Jan 6, 2012. There are 4 items inside the envelop:

- The EA certificate - The pocket card signed by Karen L Hawkins, Director, Office of Professional - A letter of their approval for my application on Jan 4, 2012 - A disclosure letter and how to request a change to your information if needed

So it's approx 65 days to be approved for me... I had one IRS audit in 2003, minor thing regarding to my capital gain. I just had to send them the stock split records and paid about $50 dollars for the mismatch on my capital gain... I'm all set now! good luck to you all!

First of all congratulations on getting your EA certificate. I have a quick question:

Did you file form 23 online at pay.gov or did you mail it?

Thanks

Anyone else do them close together?

Anyone else do them close together?

Let's see...you are 60 days in, about...they took all 120 days to get me my packet. Patience, patience and use the time to plan the celebration party!

It really DOES feel kinda cool to put it on the wall.

(I was kidding about the chicken...I doubt it helped that much in my case, anyway...)

IRS Addresses Enrolled Agent Renewal Delays

The IRS put out the following information on its progress in renewing Enrolled Agents based on the new procedures it implemented in 2012. Here is the IRS update:

As many of you know, the Enrolled Agent renewal period for SSNs ending in 4, 5, and 6 was delayed for 7 months while the IRS recomputed the fee and reduced it from $125 to $30.

This delay interrupted the regular timeline of spreading renewals equally over a three year period. Additionally, many people delayed submitting new EA applications (Form 23) until the fee decrease was official.

Oversight for processing enrollment applications and renewals transferred from the Office of Professional Responsibility to the Return Preparer Office beginning in FY12. We have been closely monitoring the inventory and working diligently to resolve the backlog. We want to share the current status with you:

Renewals for SSNs ending in four, five or six - All correct and complete Forms 8554 submitted before November 28, 2011, have been processed and cards issued. All remaining Forms 8554 require further research.

Renewals for SSNs ending in seven, eight, nine, or none - We will begin processing these no later than January 30, 2012.

New applications on Forms 23 - We are working overtime to process the backlog created by the delayed renewal cycle. The Form 23 inventory should be current and back to the normal 60 day response time by January 30, 2012.

Phone and email delays - We have diverted the majority of our resources to processing renewals and applications. We're attempting to answer all contacts as they come in, all phone and email inquiries will be worked by January 30, 2012.

If anyone has any info, regarding this matter:

   New Applicant, Form 23
           with no tax, criminal, personal issues..............
   Form 23 check,
           Cashed by IRS 2/7/12
   I passed all 3 SEE Exams on first try within 3 1/2 months.........
   

Currently, I am handling my 2848 clients the "old-fashioned way." Client signs, and I wait.........

JUST LIKE NOW!!!!!!!!!

I sent in my enrollment renewal with a check in January 2012 (paper filed) and just got the renewal confirmation and my enrollment card... The first week of May. It took 4 months. OPR is backed up. The NAEA has issued a few alerts about this.

Thank you for sharing your status. I think I can make out the broad outlines of a queue!!

Completed pay.gov on 2/19. Sent follow-up email to epp requesting status on 5/8. No response.

I send in application (Form 23) on 2/29/2012

The IRS cashed the check on 03/07/2012

I received the license on 06/21/2012....Finally...=)

Good Luck Everyone!

I sent my Form 23 on 03/06/12

Received EA card, and Enrollment Certificate on 06/26/12

www.naea.org

Does anyone know if they automatically assign a CAF number to you?

Anyway, I don't know whether anyone can answer your question right now because the context may be in flux. Eventually, though, they do have to give you a decision one way or the other. If they deny your application based on that old felony, you should consider appealing even if it means a lawsuit. Otherwise you will always have to disclose a denial on character grounds whenever a job or license application asks and that will be a major headache.

If OPR does deny you, you should consult an attorney with experience in administrative law. Good luck and I hope it all comes out right.

I'm in the same situation that you are. I too have a felony that is not related to breach of trust or desreptuable conduct which would lead to disbarment. From what I can gather and it is completely my own opinion, we have to prove to the OPR that our character is of good Moral turpitude and that we are capable of representing client without the risk of causing harm or dishonesty. I'm not one to deny my past. I can't change it so it is part of me pretty much like a scar that last your entire lifetime. You have to be within a certain mindset to be able to tell your story and to tell it with such boldness and conviction that other will recognize the change in your life.

I wrote a detailed letter and sent in plently of evidence that I am not my past and that my life has taken on an entierly different direction. I have something to prove that other who have nothing that shows up in their past do not have to do. Reality is that we all have a past. Some better than other but we all have them. I'm a very spiritual person and I live by spiritual principals that govern my life now. I believe that when I sent my application in that my file will be given to the person that it needs to be given to that will recognize this change in my through the evidence that I sent in.

So, take up your faith and stand strong that you are not your past because no one really is their past unless they choose to live their past in their present time. I have moved on and I'm assuming that you have moved on as well. As was recommended, if you are denied then you appeal. However, I recommend that you don't even enliven this thought. You are what you think. Vision what you want to happen and take the stance that is exactly what will happen. Even if it takes longer than someone who does not have to report their past, it is all the same. The goal is obtain the authority to call yourself an Enrolled Agent. You made it this far and nothing should take that away but your own thoughts.

Peace and Blessing. If you need someone to talk too just let me know.

So in 12 days, they've only moved ahead by one day of processing??? At this rate, tax season will be over by the time I receive my Enrollment Card.

If and when I ever receive it, I'll update on this forum.

I called the EA help line on Mar 7th 2013,and was told they are working on apps from Jan 3rd. They told me to wait another 3 weeks before calling back. Hopefully I will hear something soon.

I also submitted mine on Dec 31st via pay.gov and I've yet to hear anything. This is my first renewal. For God's sake how can an app and payment submitted online still take that long. All my taxes are up to date and always have been. Nothing in my background.

Nothing in your past? What about that gun-running operation in the Amazon in the late '60s? (grin)

I was working for the Feds back than so it's ok.

Just that no one gets any ideas...I was born late 70s :)

I wouldn't worry. As since its tax season, is going to put everyone behind. Hopefully theres light at the end of the tunnel, since Im past the 60 days mark. But I heard it can take a lot longer again depending on staff work load and time of year. Good Luck!

I mailed my Form 23 Jan 19, 2013. They accepted it 1/22/13. I am 65 days into the waiting game.

God is Good!!!!!

So for those who submitted their application around mid-January, hang in there!

I never did receive either a phone call or email in response to the couple messages I left last week.

I applied online via pay.gov on Jan.10,2013 For those that are still waiting,hang in there....They should be processing Them soon..

Thank God! I prayed for his grace and mercy and once again he came through.

So, thinking that I'm getting really close, and that I've now waited more than 60 days, I called today and spoke to Leslie. She said that the examiners are still "4 weeks behind" and that I should not expect anything until mid-June. I pointed out that mid-June would be over 105 days, and she said "well, that's what the examiners are saying."

So the wait goes on....

So for me the wait may go well beyond mid-June. I just hope that come next tax season, I can officially open my tax practice and begin creating the future that I vision for myself.

As far as I understand if my application were to be denied as an EA, I'd only be denied to practice before the IRS and I'll just go back to square 1, or not? Anyone, Please.

I recently received the "based on our findings; your application requires further review and consideration" letter. Can someone tell me if at the end of the process I'm denied enrollment as an EA for late filings, would I be able to continue practicing as an unenrolled return preparer or would they also deny/cancel my current provisional PTIN? As far as I understand if my application were to be denied as an EA, I'd only be denied to practice before the IRS and I'll just go back to square 1 as an Unenrolled Return Preparer, or not? Anyone, Please.

I recently received the "based on our findings; your application requires further review and consideration" letter. Can someone tell me if at the end of the process I'm denied enrollment as an EA for late filings, would I be able to continue practicing as an unenrolled return preparer or would they also deny/cancel my current provisional PTIN? As far as I understand if my application were to be denied as an EA, I'd only be denied to practice before the IRS and I'll just go back to square 1 as an Unenrolled Return Preparer, or not? Anyone, Please.

I called and talked to Leslie. I told her I had submitted my Form 23 on Feb 25, and gave her my PTIN and name.

She was able to confirm that I am an EA, and gave me my EA number. Yayyy! But -- get this -- they can't send out the card for another "few weeks." Why? Because the "Authorizing Authority" has changed (maybe the IRS Commissioner that was just fired and replaced??), and they need to have the new signatures before they can send out the cards and certificates!

I got my enrollment card in the mail today, dated May 23. No certificate, though. Maybe that's waiting for the signature of the new IRS Commissioner??

Total time lapsed from submission on pay.gov to receipt of card: 110 days.

Any bets on how much longer to get certificate (if they're even still issuing them)?