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Explore our free IRS EA Part 2 in-depth articles to help you prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent (Part 2) exam or quickly refresh your knowledge of the core fundamentals.

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Explore in-depth IRS Enrolled Agent (Part 2) articles covering key topics and exam strategies.

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How Workforce Pell Grants can help save you money in 2027

Learn about the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility to include workforce and vocational training, paving the way for affordable, fast-tracked career paths.

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How to become an enrolled agent in four steps

How to become an enrolled agent: meet the requirements, pass the SEE, apply with Form 23, and clear the background check. Plus what EAs do and earn.

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EA exam registration: Schedule, cost, and steps

How to register for the enrolled agent exam: the testing window, the fee for each part, how to schedule, and what to do after you pass.

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EA exam passing score: How to read your results

What is the EA exam passing score? Learn how the 200-800 scaled score works, how to read your score report, and when you can retake a part.

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Top finance jobs: What to expect in 2027

Explore recent salary trends and projections in finance across various career levels. Gain insights into what the future of finance holds.

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Enrolled agent exam guide: Pass rates and tips

How hard is the enrolled agent (EA) exam? See the format of all three parts, pass rates, and a step-by-step study plan to pass the SEE.

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W-2 vs. W-4: What’s the difference?

W-2 vs. W-4 (W2 vs W4): Your W-4 tells your employer how much tax to withhold, and your W-2 reports what you earned and what was withheld.

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No tax on tips: How it works and who qualifies

How does no tax on tips work? Who qualifies, the deduction limit, the income phase-out, when it starts, and how it compares with no tax on overtime.

How do taxes work? A beginner’s guide

How do taxes work? A beginner’s guide to the types of taxes, how tax returns work, deductions vs. credits, and answers to common tax questions.

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Tax credits: Refundable vs. nonrefundable

What is a tax credit? Learn refundable vs. nonrefundable credits, common examples, how a credit differs from a deduction, and what to do if one is denied.

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Tax deductions explained: Standard vs. itemized

What is a tax deduction? Learn above-the-line deductions, how to choose standard vs. itemized, business deductions, and how deductions differ from credits.

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Who can I claim as a dependent? Rules and FAQs

Who can you claim as a dependent? The qualifying child and relative tests, whether you can claim yourself or a spouse, and when to stop claiming a child.

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