The California Society of Enrolled Agents

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Categories of Membership
Take advantage of the many benefits of membership, apply online or download (in Adobe PDF format) and submit an application by mail or fax. CSEA membership or affiliation is available to the following tax practitioners:

Enrolled Agents in California - $333.00
Regular Membership - Open to all persons in California possessing a valid enrollment card. Members of the Society enjoy all the benefits of membership including full voting privileges. Regular Membership includes membership in the National Association of Enrolled Agents and one of CSEA's 20 local Chapters.
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

Practitioners awaiting their Enrollment card - $250.50
Provisional Associate Recognition - Open to all persons who have applied for issuance of their permanent enrollment cards after having passed the special enrollment examination or completed IRS employment. Provisional Status includes membership in the National Association of Enrolled Agents and one of CSEA's 20 local Chapters, and all benefits except the right to vote or hold office. Those who join within eight months of passing the exam may be eligible for 18 months of membership for the price of 12.
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

International Enrolled Affiliates - $300.00
Enrolled Agents in Japan may Apply Online. If you have questions or desire additional information, contact CSEA at 916/366-6646 or Fumio Otaki at NP News in Tokyo at fumio-o@np-net.co.jp

International Associates - $300.00
Certified Tax Accountants in Japan may Apply Online. If you have questions or desire additional information, contact CSEA at 916/366-6646 or Fumio Otaki at NP News in Tokyo at fumio-o@np-net.co.jp

CPAs or Attorneys who work or reside in California - $250.00
Professional Affiliate Status - Open to all persons qualified to practice before the IRS under the provisions of Circular 230 (including attorneys, CPAs and enrolled actuaries) who are not Enrolled Agents. Professional Affiliation includes affiliation with one of CSEA's 20 local Chapters. Professional Affiliates may participate in all Member programs sponsored by the Society or by the local Chapters at rates established for Members.
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

Enrolled Agents in other states - $95.00
EAs in other states may receive CSEA benefits as Enrolled Affiliates of the Society. Enrolled Affiliates must also be Members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and of their local state Society (if available).
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

Student Associates - $40.00
Student Associates are students at accredited colleges, professional schools, or state ROP credentialed programs, and are enrolled in a tax, accounting, or finance career track. Individuals who are defined in §10.3(a) through (d) of Circular 230 or have been removed from practice under the provisions of Circular 230 are not eligible for this category. There are a many reasons to become a Student Associate.
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

Other Tax Preparers in California - $165.00
Professional Associates are California tax preparers who are lawfully engaged in the practice of tax, but not defined in §10.3(a) through (d) of Circular 230, and who have not been removed from practice under the provisions of Circular 230. Professional Associates are required to meet the same continuing professional education requirements as Members, and annually attest to the Society the fulfillment of those continuing professional education requirements. Professional Associates are also subject to all applicable provisions of CSEA’s Bylaws and the National Association’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.
[Apply Online] OR [download application]

Others
If you do not fit into one of the categories listed above, you may still participate in CSEA educational activities and subscribe to CSEA's membership publication the California Enrolled Agent. To subscribe, email your name and address to CSEA at subscriptions@csea.org and ask for subscription information.

Membership Year
Your first year's membership is for twelve months from the date of your application. At the end of your first year, you will receive an invoice which prorates your second year's dues to the following June 30. From then on, your membership year will coincide with the Association and the Society fiscal year, July 1-June 30.