A dynamic and diverse community for tax professionals.

When you become an NAEA member, you are welcomed home. We become your partner, your teacher, and your advocate in the halls of Congress and beyond. NAEA offers a wealth of benefits and opportunities to either begin or expand your career as a tax professional. Here’s just a few that will help you stand out from other tax professionals:

  1. Build your expertise through our continuing education courses.
  2. Stay current on hot tax topics with the bimonthly EA Journal and weekly e-newsletters.
  3. Expand your customer base 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 and attending NAEA conferences.

Choose the membership level that works best for you.

Membership Levels

SEE Passer Membership

(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
  • $10 NAEA application fee
  • $18 state affiliate initiation fee for new members

Click here to view a list of state affiliate fees.

New EAs who have completed the SEE within the last 12 months are eligible for a $100 discount off their first year of Regular Membership with NAEA. You must provide documentation showing you passed the SEE within the last 12 months.

Required Documentations: Must submit copies of letters stating you passed each of the three parts or a copy of your enrolled agent (EA) certificate or a copy of your EA license.

Instructions: Download and submit your application and supporting documents to membership@naea.org. Please submit the application and supporting documentation in PDF format only. We ask that you please email your application rather than mail it to our headquarters office in Washington, DC. Our staff is currently working remotely and retrieves mail infrequently.

The SEE Passer discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.

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Regular Membership

(Open to EAs only)

Fees:
  • $265 annual fee plus state affiliate annual fee
  • $10 NAEA Application Fee
  • $18 State Affiliate Initiation Fee for new members

Click here to view a list of state affiliate fees.

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Associate Membership

(Open to unenrolled preparers and aspiring EAs)

Fees:
  • $265 annual fee
  • $10 application fee for new members

Open to individuals who are not enrolled agents.

Free access to Surgent EA Review for Part 1 – Individuals

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Emeritus Membership

Fees and eligibility:
  • $66.25 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 Membership

Eligibility:
  • Documentation required: include a copy of your class schedule, transcript, or a letter from your dean as proof of eligibility.
  • Students or instructors in an accredited college or professional school in a tax, accounting, or finance program qualify for a complimentary 2-year membership in NAEA. Documentation required.

Individuals who are defined by Circular 230 are not eligible for this membership type.

Instructions: Download and submit your application and supporting documents to membership@naea.org.

Please submit the application and supporting documentation in PDF format only. We ask that you please email your application rather than mail it to our headquarters office in Washington, DC. Our staff is currently working remotely and retrieves mail infrequently.

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