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Enrolled Agent

Enrolled Agents are federally-licensed tax practitioners who can represent taxpayers before the IRS, prepare returns, and provide tax planning advice.

$62,000
Median Salary
55,000
Total Employed
2
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Medium Risk

Higher risk than 51% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 66/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
5/10 Moderate
Job Postings
+3%
since 2022
Automation Timeline
7-10 years for complex work
until major impact

Why This Job Faces Uncertainty

Simple returns automated by software

But complex situations need humans

IRS representation requires judgment

Strategic tax planning is advisory

Leaving This Role: Simple return preparers
Competition Level: Moderate - EA credential valued
Your Head Start: Specialize in complex areas

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
73.6K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
4.1K listings
Adzuna (4.1K)
🇩🇪 Germany
0 listings
Adzuna (0) Arbeitsagentur (0)
🇫🇷 France
0 listings
Adzuna (0) France Travail (0)
🇪🇸 Spain
0 listings
Adzuna (0)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
48 listings
Adzuna (23) Reed (25)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Tax Manager

3-5 years
30%
Salary Change +45%
Skill Overlap
90%

Skills to Learn

LeadershipComplex TaxAdvisory

IRS Representation Specialist

2-3 years
25%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap
80%

Skills to Learn

IRS ProceduresNegotiationAdvocacy

Essential Reading

Deepen your knowledge with these recommended books.

EA Exam Review

Gleim

"Enrolled agent exam preparation. Thorough tax professional certification prep."

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Tax Practice Management

Sarah Russell

"Building a tax practice. Client management and business development."

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The Enrolled Agent Tax Consulting Practice Guide

C. Pinheiro

"The complete guide to building and running a profitable EA practice. Covers everything from configuring your office to marketing your services and handling IRS representation. The author's personal experiences - both good and bad - serve as excellent learning tools for new EAs."

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EA Exam Preparation

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Duration 3-6 months
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Skills You'll Learn

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Price $100-200
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Tax Law UpdatesEthicsCompliance
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