Looking for a Form 8554-ep Templates? Download it for free!

Form 8554-EP (Rev. 12-2014)

Page

Note:

What we will do when we receive your form.

As part of the application process, we will check your tax

This form is used to renew your status as an Enrolled

compliance history to verify that you have timely filed and paid

Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA). You must renew your enrollment

all federal taxes. If you own or have any interest in a business,

every three (3) years. For additional information on renewal, see

we will also check the tax compliance history of your

Circular 230 or visit the Retirement Plan Community webpage at

business(es).

How long will it take to process your application for

When must I renew my enrollment?

renewal?

Your status as an ERPA Agent must be renewed every three

The processing cycle begins July of every year, and it generally

years as determined by the last digit of your Tax Identification

takes about 90 days to process applications. Your status is not

Number (TIN). Applications for renewal of enrollment must be

effective until your application for renewal is approved, and you

submitted between April 1 and June 30, of the year that your

receive your new enrollment card.

next enrollment cycle begins.

Who do I call if I have questions?

If your TIN ends in:

• 0, 1, 2, or 3 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2013.

To check on the status of your application for renewal after

September 30, call 1-855-472-5540. Please allow 90 days for

• 4, 5, or 6 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2014.

processing before calling to check on the status of your

• 7, 8, or 9 – Your next enrollment cycle begins April 1, 2015.

application.

It is your responsibility to apply for renewal of enrollment timely

by filing Form 8554-EP.

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. Section

330 of title 31 of the United States Code authorizes us to collect

Filling out this form.

this information. We ask for this information to administer the

It is important to answer all questions on the form. Failure to

program of enrollment to practice before the IRS. Applying for

answer any questions or sign the form could result in

renewal of enrollment is voluntary; however, if you apply you

processing delays.

must provide the information requested on this form. Failure to

provide this information may delay or prevent processing your

An intentionally false statement or omission identified with your

application; providing false or fraudulent information may

application is a violation of Circular 230 10.51(a)(4) and 18

subject you to penalties. Generally, this information is

U.S.C. 1001 and may be grounds for suspension or disbarment

confidential pursuant to the Privacy Act. However, certain

from practice.

disclosures are authorized under the Act, including disclosure

Continuing Professional Education:

to: the Department of Justice, and courts and other adjudicative

bodies, with respect to civil or criminal proceedings; public

You must keep proof of your continuing professional education

authorities and professional organizations for their use in

for four years from the date of your renewal.

connection with employment, licensing, disciplinary, regulatory,

Do not attach records to this form. If we need this information,

and enforcement responsibilities; contractors as needed to

we will request it from you.

perform the contract; third parties as needed in an investigation;

the general public to assist them in identifying enrolled

Electronic Application and Payments

individuals; state tax agencies for tax administration

You can renew and pay electronically by visiting

purposes; appropriate persons when the security of information

may have been compromised for their use to prevent, mitigate

or remedy harm.

If you are mailing your application:

You are not required to provide the information requested on

Enclose a check or money order in the amount of $30 made

a form that is subject to the requirements of the Paperwork

payable to the United States Treasury.

Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control

number. Books and records relating to a form or its instructions

Where to send this form:

should be retained as long as their contents may become

You can use overnight mail or regular mail to send us this form.

material in the administration of the law. The time needed to

complete and file this form will vary depending on individual

If you want to use overnight mail, send it to:

circumstances. The estimated average time is 30 minutes,

Internal Revenue Service

including recordkeeping, learning about the law or the form,

Attn: Box 301510

preparing the form, and copying and sending the form to the

19220 Normandie Ave. Ste. B

IRS.

Torrance, CA. 90502

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time

estimate or suggestions for making this form simpler, we would

If you want to use regular mail, send it to:

be happy to hear from you. You can write to Office of Enrolled

U.S. Treasury/Enrollment

Agent Policy & Management; P.O. Box 33968; Detroit, MI

PO Box 301510

48232. Do not send this form to this address; instead see the

Los Angeles, CA 90030-1510

Where to send this form section of the instructions.

Form 8554-Ep - Application For Renewal Of Enrollment To Practice Before The Internal Revenue Service As An Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (Erpa) Page 3

Related Articles

Related forms

Related Categories