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The Form 2587, officially known as the Application for Special Enrollment Examination, is a crucial document for those aspiring to become enrolled agents authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Detailed in its instructions, the form outlines the application process, fees, examination dates, and the necessary steps for successful submission. By clicking the button below, candidates can access essential information on completing and submitting Form 2587, ensuring they are well-prepared for the enrollment examination.

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The Form 2587, designed for those seeking to take the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) to become enrolled agents, outlines the crucial steps and requirements involved in the application process. Scheduled for September 21 and 22, 2005, this carefully structured examination allows candidates to demonstrate their proficiency across four key parts, each focusing on different aspects of their knowledge and skills. With a non-refundable fee structured to encourage full participation, at $55 for all four parts or $45 for fewer, the form also details how previously successful candidates can carry forward their scores, under certain conditions, to future examinations. Not intended for those needing to revisit the entire examination, this option offers a level of continuity in the certification process. Regarding logistics, the form stipulates necessary actions, such as preferred examination site selection and the importance of timely, legible application submissions—emphasizing the use of a ballpoint pen for clarity. Additionally, it highlights the prohibition of external materials in the examination room, ensuring all candidates operate under uniform conditions provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Important considerations for candidates include adherence to the sign-up deadlines, the provision for specific accommodations, and the process for challenging examination outcomes. Upon passing the SEE, individuals are guided towards the next steps in formalizing their enrollment to practice before the IRS, which involves further evaluation of their tax compliance history. This comprehensive form not only serves as an application but as a guideline to prepare for the examination, underlining the IRS’s commitment to maintaining high standards among enrolled agents.

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Form 2587 (Rev. May 2005)

Application for Special Enrollment Examination

General Information

The 2005 Special Enrollment Examination will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, September 21 and 22, 2005 as follows:

Part	Date	Time

Part 1	September 21, 2005	9:00 a.m.
Part 2	September 21, 2005	1:30 p.m.
Part 3	September 22, 2005	9:00 a.m.
Part 4	September 22, 2005	1:30 p.m.

The examination fee is $55 if taking all four parts of the examination or $45 if you are taking less than four parts. You must sign up to take all parts of the examination, unless you have previously passed parts(s) of the examination, and we informed you that you can carry over your scores. The fee is not refundable. The Service will no longer consider requests to waive the examination fee for future examinations for individuals who were unable to attend the examination.

You will receive an examination credential letter which will give you access to the test site, the location of the examination and time to appear for registration. If you have not received it 20 days before the examination, notify the Enrolled Practitioner Section at 313-234-1280 or e-mail us at EPP@irs.gov

If you wish to challenge the answers to any of the questions, you must do so no later than October 14, 2005. Challenges must be in the format described on the website www.irs.gov/taxpros/agents/index.html

This is a five part form. Type or print your information with a ball point pen. If your information is incomplete or not legible, your application will be returned to you, which could cause you to miss the examination.

Do not bring any books, papers or equipment (including calculators) to the examination room. All necessary materials will be furnished by the Internal Revenue Service.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A PICTURE ID TO ENTER THE EXAMINATION ROOM. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY YOUR ID DURING THE EXAMINATION.

Upon passing the Special Enrollment Examination, you may file Form 23, Application for Enrollment to Practice before the Internal Revenue Service. The Office of Professional Responsibility will review any tax compliance issues in evaluating your application for enrollment to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Examples of tax compliance issues are: failure to timely file and pay, penalties, etc.

Specific Item Instructions

Candidate Number. The IRS will assign you a candidate number. Do not complete this box.

Items 1 and 2- Name and Address

•The address you enter will be the mailing address where we will send the examination credential letter and the examination results.

•If your mailing address changes please advise us by letter or e-mail. Your change of address must include: Your

name; your old address; your new address; your social security number. Send your change of address to: IRS Detroit

Computing Center, P.O. Box 33968, Detroit, MI 48232, Attn: EPS Section or e-mail us at EPP@irs.gov

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Your Application Will Not Be Accepted Unless You:

•Enter parts to be taken in item 6;

•Sign and date item 8;

•Include a check or money order for your examination fee payable to the Internal Revenue Service ($55 for all four parts or $45 if less than four parts).

•Your application must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2005, by the U.S. Postal Service, or similarly evidenced if a private mailing service is used.

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)	Catalog Number 18668Q	Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Part 1 - National Office Copy

2005 Special Enrollment Examination

Form 2587 (Rev. May 2005)

Item 5a, 5b and 5c - Preferred Examination Site Location Code. Enter location code for your first, second and third choice of the city and state or country where you prefer to take the examination. We will try to accommodate you on a space available basis.

The list on this page is in alphabetic order by state and provides you with the cities where the examination is given. The location code to be entered is listed opposite the city. This code is necessary because the information in the application is computerized and it allows us to send your application to the appropriate IRS office. You may select a city in a state other than the state in which you reside.

Item 6 - Parts to be taken. You must check the appropriate box(es).

Examination	Location	Examination	Location	Examination	Location	Examination	Location
Sites	Codes	Sites	Codes	Sites	Codes	Sites	Codes
Alabama		Hawaii		Nebraska		South Dakota
Birmingham	AL1	Honolulu	HI1	Omaha	NE1	Sioux Falls	SD1
Alaska		Idaho		Nevada		Tennessee
Anchorage	AK1	Boise	ID1	Las Vegas	NV1	Knoxville	TN1
Arizona		Illinois		New Hampshire		Memphis	TN2
Phoenix	AZ1	Matteson	IL1	Portsmouth	NH1	Nashville	TN3
Arkansas		Springfield	IL2	New Jersey		Texas
Little Rock	AR1	Indiana		Newark	NJ1	Austin	TX1
California		Indianapolis	IN1	New Mexico		Dallas	TX2
Buena Park	CA1	Iowa		Albuquerque	NM1	Houston	TX3
Burbank	CA2	Des Moines	IA1	New York		Lubbock	TX4
Fresno	CA3	Kansas		Albany	NY1	Utah
Oakland	CA4	Wichita	KS1	Brooklyn	NY2	Salt Lake City	UT1
Sacramento	CA5	Kentucky		Buffalo	NY3	Vermont
San Bernardino	CA6	Louisville	KY1	Manhattan	NY4	Burlington	VT1
San Diego	CA7	Louisiana		Syracuse	NY5	Virginia
San José	CA8	New Orleans	LA1	North Carolina		Alexandra	VA1
Ventura	CA9	Maine		Charlotte	NC1	Richmond	VA2
Colorado		Augusta	ME1	Greensboro	NC2	Washington
Denver	CO1	Maryland		Raleigh	NC3	Seattle	WA1
Connecticut		Baltimore	MD1	North Dakota		Spokane	WA2
Bristol	CT1	New Carrollton	MD2	Fargo	ND1	Tacoma	WA3
Delaware		Massachusetts		Ohio		West Virginia
Wilmington	DE1	Boston	MA1	Akron	OH1	Charleston	WV1
Florida		Michigan		Cincinnati	OH2	Wisconsin
Dania	FL1	Detroit	MI1	Cleveland	OH3	Milwaukee	WI1
Staurt	FL2	Lansing	MI2	Columbus	OH4	Wyoming
Jacksonville	FL3	Minnesota		Toledo	OH5	Casper	WY1
Miami	FL4	St. Paul	MN1	Oklahoma		International
Niceville	FL5	Mississippi		Oklahoma City	OK1	London, England	IT1
Orlando	FL6	Jackson	MS1	Tulsa	OK2
Tampa	FL7	Missouri		Oregon
Venice	FL8	Kansas City	MO1	Ashland	OR1
Georgia		St. Louis	MO2	Portland	OR2
Atlanta	GA1	Montana		Pennsylvania
		Helena	MT1	Philadelphia	PA1
				Pittsburgh	PA2
				Rhode Island
				Warwick	RI1
				South Carolina
				Columbia	SC1

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)

Catalog Number 18668Q

Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

Special Enrollment Examination Information

Form 2587 (Rev. May 2005)

Changes to the Examination

The 2005 Special Enrollment Examination will be in the same four-part format as in prior years. However, we are planning to make changes to the format and administration of the Special Enrollment Examination, which will be either in 2006 or 2007. We expect to provide information on our website regarding these changes as our plans become more defined. Our website is www.irs.gov, click on Tax Professionals and then click on Enrolled Agents.

Rules for those who passed one or two parts of the 2004 Examination

Candidates may carry over their passing score for the parts of the examination that they passed, provided they meet a minimum retention score of 90% for the part(s) they failed. As a result of changes in the format of the examination, if we are successful in revising the format and delivery of the test in 2006, the design of the examination may not make it possible for candidates to carry over their passing scores beyond 2005.

Rules for those who passed three parts of the 2004 Examination

Candidates passing three parts of the examination in one sitting do not have to meet the minimum retention score for the part failed. If we are successful in revising the format and delivery of the test in 2006, these individuals may not be able to carry over their passing scores beyond 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the reason for making changes to the format and administration of the examination?

Answer: Our goal is to make improvements to the format, content, design and administration of the examination. For example, improvements can be made in the administration of the test in terms of the frequency that the test is offered and the time it takes to generate examination results.

Question: What is the rationale for not allowing a carryover of parts passed under the current examination format, when we shift to a new examination format?

Answer: We expect significant changes to the current four-part format of the examination; consequently, the design of the new examination may not make it possible for individuals to carryover parts passed to the new format.

Question: I passed three parts of the 2004 examination. If, in 2005, I failed the fourth part, but scored 90% of the passing score for that part (minimum retention), will I be able to carry over my score to the 2006 examination?

Answer: You will be able to carry over your score from the 2004 examination, so that you do not have to take those parts of the 2005 examination. If the 2006 examination is administered in a new format, the design of the new examination may not make it possible to carry over your scores to 2006.

Question: Can I take less than the entire exam if I’m taking the exam for the first time?

Answer: No, candidates must take all four parts of the examination the first time they take it.

Question: If I apply for the exam and for some reason I am not able to take it, can I receive a credit towards the next year’s exam.

Answer: No, there will be no credit issued; the fee is non-refundable.

Further questions may be directed to Internal Revenue Service, Office of Practitioner Enrollment, P.O. Box 33968, Detroit, MI 48232. The telephone number is (313) 234-1280 and the e-mail address is EPP@irs.gov

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)	Catalog Number 18668Q	Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Part 2 - National Office Copy

Preparation for Examination

Form 2587 (Rev. May 2005)

All questions in the 2005 examination will refer to the Internal Revenue Code as amended through December 31, 2004. Questions for the most part will relate to tax year 2004. It will be so stated if the question refers to a tax year other than 2004.

Request for 2004 Examination Questions and Official Answers

The 2004 Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) questions and answers in paper form are not available at any IRS location. However, you may download prior years SEE questions and answers from www.irs.gov Click on “Tax Professionals” and then click on “Enrolled Agents”.

If you would like to have a paper copy of the 2004 Special Enrollment Examination questions and official answers, you may obtain one, free of charge, by contacting one of the following organizations:

National Association of Enrolled Agents	National Association of Tax Practitioners
1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 460	720 Association Drive
Washington, DC 20036	Appleton, WI 54914-1483
(202) 822 - 6232	1-800-558-3402 (U.S)
(202) 822 - 6270 (fax)	1-800-242-3430 (WI)
	1-800-747-0001 (fax)
National Society of Tax Professionals	National Society of Accountants
10818 N.E. Coxley Dr. Suite A	1010 North Fairfax Street
Vancouver, WA 98662	Alexandria, VA 22314
(360) 695-8309	(703) 549-6400
(360) 695-7115 (fax)	(703) 549-2984 (fax)
Attn: EA Exam Department

SEE Study Material

“The Federal Tax Products” CD-ROM (Pub. 1796) includes Internal Revenue Service publications and forms to assist you in preparing for the examination. You may order the CD-ROM by calling 1-877-233-6767; the CD cost $22.00 and there is a $5.00 handling fee, if ordering by phone. There is no handling fee if the CD is ordered via the ntis.gov Internet web site.

In addition to the CD-Rom, individuals may obtain study materials from our website at www.irs.gov Click on “Tax Professionals” and then click on “Enrolled Agents”.

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)	Catalog Number 18668Q	Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Part 3 - National Office Copy

Form 2587		OMB No. 1545-0949
Form 2587	Application for Special Enrollment Examination
(Rev. May 2005)	Application for Special Enrollment Examination
Department of the Treasury	MAIL BY DUE DATE (6/30/05) — NO EXTENSIONS GRANTED
Internal Revenue Service

In accordance with section 10.4(a), Treasury Department Circular No. 230, I apply to take the		Candidate No.
		(IRS use only)
2005 Special Enrollment Examination.		(IRS use only)
2005 Special Enrollment Examination.

•Please type or print legibly. Mail Part 4 with your fee to the Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 894191, Los Angeles, CA 90189-4191. NOTE: Send mail by courier to: Internal Revenue Service ATTN: Box 4191, c/o CITIBANK 5860 Uplander Way, Culver City, CA 90230.

•Your application must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2005, by the U.S. Postal Service or similarly evidenced if a private mailing service was used.

•If you have a fee credit or part(s) credit from the previous year’s examination, attach a copy of the written authorization provided by the IRS. If you have any questions regarding this application, call (313) 234-1280 or e-mail EPP@irs.gov

1. Name (Last, First, M.I.)

3. Social Security No.

	2. Mailing Address		4. Contact Numbers
			Work:
			Work:
			Home:
			Home:
			E-mail


			Fax No:
	Optional Consent for IRS to Disclose Enrollment Information		Fax No:
	Optional Consent for IRS to Disclose Enrollment Information
	Your mailing address is confidential. By checking the following box, you are authorizing the		Cell No.
	Office of Professional Responsibility to disclose your mailing address and name to the general		Cell No.

	public, professional organizations and continuing education providers.
	Optional Consent Check Box.

5.Preferred Examination Site

Fill in Location Code below (See instructions) First Choice

Second Choice Third Choice

6. Please check parts to be taken.

	All Parts		Part 1
			Part 2
			Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

7. If you have a disability or a special need, please explain the nature of assistant requested.

8. Your Signature

3. Date

Before you mail Part 4, please make sure you:

•have signed and dated the form

•have checked the box(es) showing the part(s) in item 6

•have included your examination fee (check or money order made payable to the Internal Revenue Service). Include your examination fee of $55 dollars for all parts or $45 dollars for less then all parts.

•Mail to: IRS, P.O. Box 894191, Los Angeles, CA 90189-4191.

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)	Catalog Number 18668Q	Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Part 4 - National Office Copy

Back of Part 4

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice:

We ask for the information on this application to carry out the requirements of Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 10, Section 10.4(a). We need the information to identify applicants for the Special Enrollment Examination.

You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number.

The time needed to complete this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is 6 minutes.

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time estimate or other suggestions, please write to the Tax Products coordinating Committee, Western Area Distribution Center, Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001. DO NOT send the application to this address. Instead, mail the form with your fee to P.O. Box 845854, Dallas, TX 75284-5854. NOTE: Send mail by courier to: Remittance Processing Dept, 5th Floor, LBX 845854, 1401 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202.

Privacy Act Statement

Collection of this information is authorized by Section 330 of Title 31, United States Code, and Part 10 of the Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. The primary use of this information is for the Office of Professional Responsibility to administer a written examination testing for special competence in tax matters. Disclosures of information may be made to Federal, state or foreign agencies if relevant for their investigations of violations of laws or regulations, for hiring and retaining an individual, or granting a security clearance, license, contract, grant or other benefit. Furnishing the information on this form is voluntary but failure to do so may result in failure to grant you enrollment.

Form 2587		OMB No. 1545-0949
Form 2587	Application for Special Enrollment Examination
(Rev. May 2005)	Application for Special Enrollment Examination
Department of the Treasury	MAIL BY DUE DATE (6/30/05) — NO EXTENSIONS GRANTED
Internal Revenue Service

In accordance with section 10.4(a), Treasury Department Circular No. 230, I apply to take the		Candidate No.
		(IRS use only)
2005 Special Enrollment Examination.		(IRS use only)
2005 Special Enrollment Examination.

•Your application must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2005, by the U.S. Postal Service or similarly evidenced if a private mailing service was used.

1. Name (Last, First, M.I.)

3. Social Security No.

	2. Mailing Address		4. Contact Numbers
			Work:
			Work:
			Home:
			Home:
			E-mail


			Fax No:
	Optional Consent for IRS to Disclose Enrollment Information		Fax No:
	Optional Consent for IRS to Disclose Enrollment Information
	Your mailing address is confidential. By checking the following box, you are authorizing the		Cell No.
	Office of Professional Responsibility to disclose your mailing address and name to the general		Cell No.

	public, professional organizations and continuing education providers.
	Optional Consent Check Box.

5.Preferred Examination Site

Fill in Location Code below (See instructions) First Choice

Second Choice Third Choice

6. Please check parts to be taken.

	All Parts		Part 1
			Part 2
			Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

7. If you have a disability or a special need, please explain the nature of assistant requested.

8. Your Signature

3. Date

Before you mail Part 4, please make sure you:

•have signed and dated the form

•have checked the box(es) showing the part(s) in item 6

•Mail to: IRS, P.O. Box 894191, Los Angeles, CA 90189-4191.

Form 2587 (Rev. 5-2005)	Catalog Number 18668Q	Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
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