Whether you’re a 50+ year veteran or newly credentialed, February is about you and the impact the Enrolled Agent credential makes every day.

Enrolled Agents were established in 1884 to help taxpayers fairly present claims against the government, a legacy rooted in representation and fairness that still matters today. That’s 142 years of service and trust. That’s why Enrolled Agents are known as America’s Tax Experts

What is an Enrolled Agent?

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally authorized tax professional with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS (alongside CPAs and attorneys).

The Internal Revenue Service also describes enrolled agent status as the highest credential the IRS awards.

In real life, that means Enrolled Agents serve as trusted tax experts, advisors, and advocates for individuals and businesses nationwide, helping taxpayers navigate complexity, stay compliant, and protect taxpayer rights when the stakes are high.

Throughout the month, look for EA Month features, professional spotlights, and simple ways to get involved, including ways to recognize peers and support the continued growth of the credential. Save this page for quick sharing, then post your story on your preferred platform (or share it directly with NAEA).

Why National Enrolled Agents Month Matters

Public understanding still lags behind professional impact. Many taxpayers still don’t fully understand what “EA” means or why it matters.This month creates a focused moment to make the credential easier to recognize, understand, and trust.

Visibility helps the profession grow

When you share your work as an EA, you:

• Help taxpayers recognize the EA credential and understand who can represent them before the IRS
• Show aspiring tax professionals a clear path into the field without requiring 150 credit hours or a background in audit
• Remind fellow EAs that the work you do quietly behind the scenes matters and deserves recognition

Share your work. Share your story. Share your credential.Whether it’s a client win, a complex case you navigated, or simply what drew you to tax, your voice helps shape how the profession is understood.

5 Easy Ways to Promote the EA Credential This Month

• • Post a simple “What is an EA?” explainer
    • Use one sentence: “An Enrolled Agent is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS, with unlimited representation rights.“
  • Add “Enrolled Agent (EA)” to profiles and bios
    • Update LinkedIn headline, email signature, website bio, and social profiles.
  • Answer the question taxpayers actually ask
    • Turn this into a post: “If you received an IRS notice, an Enrolled Agent can help you respond and represent you before the IRS.“
  • Tag a fellow EA or mentor someone new
    • A quick public thank-you builds community and raises visibility.
  • Share a “why this matters” moment from practice
    • Example prompts:
      • A time advocacy changed an outcome for a taxpayer
      • A complex issue solved through expertise and persistence
      • A representation win that protected taxpayer rights