Maine enrolled agent CE courses
Curated courses matched to Maine’s enrolled agents renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: 3-year IRS enrollment cycle based on last SSN digit (renew on Form 8554). Minimum 16 hours CE per enrollment year, including 2 hours of ethics per year; IRS-approved CE provider required.
Source: Internal Revenue Service
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal tax / federal tax law updates | 66 hours | Per 3-year cycle | All enrolled agents |
| Ethics / professional conduct | 6 hours (2 per year) | 2 hours per enrollment year | All enrolled agents |
Federal tax / federal tax law updates (66 hours, per 3-year cycle)
WebCE · 10h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; completions reported to the IRS by PTIN)
Note: 10 hours including 2 hours of ethics — knocks out a full year's ethics requirement plus current tax updates in one package.
WebCE · 5h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)
Note: Current-year federal income tax changes — counts toward the federal tax update portion of your annual 16 hours.
WebCE · 6h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)
Note: Focused 6-hour course on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — the biggest recent federal tax legislation. About $5.50/hour.
Internal Revenue Service · 2h · live webinar · IRS (IRS-sponsored; EAs with a valid PTIN earn CE credit)
Note: Free IRS webinars on current tax topics — EAs with a valid PTIN earn CE credit. Not NASBA-accredited, so CPAs should check with their state board; for EAs, IRS credit is what counts.
Ethics / professional conduct (6 hours (2 per year), 2 hours per enrollment year)
WebCE · 10h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; completions reported to the IRS by PTIN)
Note: 10 hours including 2 hours of ethics — knocks out a full year's ethics requirement plus current tax updates in one package.
WebCE · 2h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)
Note: 2-hour ethics course on EA standards of practice — exactly one year's ethics requirement. Self-paced with instant certificate.
WebCE · 2h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; find this course in the IRS tax CE catalog)
Note: Circular 230 duties and practice standards taught through case studies. A solid alternative if you want ethics with a practice-before-the-IRS angle.
Surgent CPE · 2h · live webinar · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; Regulatory Ethics field of study)
Note: 2-hour live ethics webinar with instructor Q&A. Pricier than self-study, but live credit if you prefer scheduled learning.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 72-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
Surgent CPE · 16h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; automatic IRS credit reporting)
Note: Covers the 16-hour annual minimum in one purchase — pick any courses from Surgent's IRS-approved EA catalog after checkout. Automatic credit reporting to the IRS.
Surgent CPE · 40h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; automatic IRS credit reporting)
Note: 40 hours of IRS-approved CE — more than half the 72-hour cycle in one purchase. Choose self-study for flexibility or live webinars for scheduled sessions with Q&A.
WebCE · 72h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; completions reported to the IRS by PTIN every business day)
Note: One-year access to WebCE's entire EA catalog — ethics, federal tax law updates, business and individual tax. One purchase can cover the full 72-hour cycle.
IRSTaxTraining.com · 24h · self-study · IRS (IRS-approved CE provider; IRS notified and credits appear in your PTIN account)
Note: 24-hour self-study package (2h ethics + 3h federal tax updates + 19h tax law) — a full enrollment year's requirement in one electronic course.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
Internal Revenue Service · 2h · live webinar · IRS (IRS-sponsored; EAs with a valid PTIN earn CE credit)
Note: Free IRS webinars on current tax topics — EAs with a valid PTIN earn CE credit. Not NASBA-accredited, so CPAs should check with their state board; for EAs, IRS credit is what counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do enrolled agents need?
Enrolled agents need 72 hours of CE every 3 years (per IRS enrollment cycle), with a minimum of 16 hours each enrollment year — including 2 hours of ethics per year. This is a federal requirement; it is the same in every state.
Do EA courses need to be IRS-approved?
Yes. Only CE from IRS-approved providers counts toward the EA requirement, and completions must be reported to the IRS. All providers listed here are IRS-approved and report your credits.
When does my enrollment cycle end?
Your 3-year enrollment cycle is based on the last digit of your Social Security number, and you renew on Form 8554. Check your specific cycle dates in your IRS PTIN account.
Where do I check my EA CE hours?
In your IRS PTIN account — IRS-approved providers report your completions there, usually within a few business days.
Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Internal Revenue Service. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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