SCF Course to Help Tax Preparers Achieve Enrolled Agent Status

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will offer a review course to help tax preparers pass the Enrolled Agent exam. The EA Review course, which registrants may attend online or in-person at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy. E., Sarasota, costs $1,100 and includes course materials. The exam fee is not included.

Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards tax preparers. Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have broad practice rights. The class is designed to help students pass a rigorous three-part exam covering the required aspects of taxation to earn the designation.

The course is organized into three sections that correlate with the exam. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. An online orientation will be held Aug. 18.

Part 1: Individuals, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Part 2: Businesses, Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Part 3: Representation, Taxes and Procedures, Dec. 8 and 15.

Register at SCF.edu/CCDEnroll. For more information, contact Lee Kotwicki at 941-363-7218 or KotwicL@SCF.edu.