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Finance Exam Prep

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 11, Circular 230 and the Office of Professional Responsibility

Finance Exam Prep · Aug 16, 2026 · 3:34

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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:
- The Secretary of the Treasury's authority to regulate practitioners comes from 31 U.S.C. section 330, with Circular 230 containing the specific rules of conduct.
- The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is the IRS body responsible for interpreting and enforcing the rules of Circular 230.
- Practitioners must promptly return all client-provided records upon request, even if fees are unpaid, though state law may permit withholding practitioner-created work product.
- Contingent fees are generally prohibited but are permitted in three specific circumstances: IRS examinations, claims for refunds of interest and penalties, and judicial proceedings.
- Sanctions for violating Circular 230 range from a public censure to suspension or permanent disbarment from practice before the IRS, and can also include monetary penalties.

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