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Finance Exam Prep

Finance Exam Prep

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 43, Declaration of Representative and Eligibility

Finance Exam Prep · Sep 17, 2026 · 2:59

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:
- That the Declaration of Representative on Form 2848 is a sworn statement, made under penalty of perjury, concerning an individual's eligibility to practice before the IRS.
- How to identify the correct designation code for different types of representatives, such as Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and attorneys.
- The specific, limited representation rights granted to unenrolled return preparers and the common exam scenarios testing these limitations.
- The critical requirement that students in tax clinics must be under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner to represent taxpayers.
- The severe consequences of making a false declaration, including violations of Circular 230, monetary penalties, and potential disbarment.

For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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