A dynamic and diverse community for tax professionals.

NAEA is more than a professional organization. When you join our community, we become your partner, your teacher, and your advocate in the halls of Congress and beyond. NAEA believes in your professional commitment, and work hard to bring you benefits and opportunities to begin or expand your career as a tax professional. Here are a few ways we help our members stand out from other tax professionals:

  1. Build your expertise through our continuing education courses.
  2. Remain current on hot tax topics with the bimonthly EA Journal and weekly e-newsletters.
  3. Expand your customer clientele with a listing in our Find a Tax Expert Directory.
  4. Contribute to protecting the profession in the legislative, regulatory, and public policy arenas by supporting NAEA’s advocacy activities.
  5. Stay connected to a professional community of tax experts through the NAEA Member WebBoard.
  6. Exclusive member offers and discounts, like a free Verifyle Pro account and insurance options.

Choose the membership level that works best for you.

Membership Options

SEE Passer New Member Discount

(Open to new enrolled agents only)

Fees and eligibility:

  • $100 discount off first year of membership for individuals who have passed the Special Enrollment Exam

To qualify, applicants must submit documentation showing that you passed the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) within the last 12 months. This should be one of the following:

  • Enrolled Agent License
  • Enrolled Agent Certificate
  • Prometric Score Reports for all three parts of the Special Enrollment Exam

Instructions: Submit your application online along with supporting documents in PDF format using the link below. The SEE Passer discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.

Complete Online Application

NAEA Member

(Open to EAs only)

Fees:
  • $265 annual fee plus state affiliate annual dues.

Click here to view a list of state affiliate state dues.

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NAEA Associate

(Open to unenrolled preparers and aspiring EAs)

Fees:
  • $265 annual fee plus state affiliate annual dues.

Open to individuals who are not enrolled agents.

Click here to view a list of state affiliate state dues.

Associates get FREE access to the Surgent EA Review Course-Part 1

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Emeritus Membership

Fees and eligibility:
  • $65 annual fee
  • Emeritus status is for individuals who have fully retired from practice.
  • You must have already indicated to the IRS on Renewal Form 8554 that you desire “inactive retirement status.”
  • You must be a regular member in good standing with an active membership for at least one year in order to apply for Emeritus membership

Instructions: Email membership@naea.org with a PDF copy of your letter from the IRS confirming your inactive agent status.

Academic Associate

Eligibility:

For Students or instructors in an accredited college or professional school in a tax, accounting, or finance program applying for a complimentary Academic Associate Membership, please provide one of the following:

  • Copy of your Class Schedule
  • Copy of your Transcripts
  • A letter from your Dean as proof of eligibility

*Individuals defined by IRS Circular 230 (i.e. EAs, CPAs, CFPs, etc.) are not eligible for this membership type.

Instructions: Submit your application online along with supporting documents in PDF format using the link below.

Associates get FREE access to the Surgent EA Review Course-Part 1

Complete Online Application