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Pre-apprenticeship training
Designed for non-Enrolled Agents, LaunchEA is our pre-apprenticeship training program focused on preparing aspiring tax professionals to sit for all 3 parts of the Enrolled Agent exam, so you can earn your EA license, become eligible for ApprentEA, and understand the essentials of tax law, finance, and entrepreneurship.
LAUNCHEA
Pre-apprenticeship training
Designed for non-Enrolled Agents, LaunchEA is our pre-apprenticeship training program focused on preparing aspiring tax professionals to sit for all 3 parts of the Enrolled Agent exam, so you can earn your EA license, become eligible for ApprentEA, and understand the essentials of tax law, finance, and entrepreneurship.
EA EXAM TRAINING
AND APPRENTICESHIP READINESS
With an integrative study in personal finance, business ownership, accounting, and tax law, LaunchEA provides the necessary foundation for a successful career in tax law and consulting, while preparing participants for the more advanced training offered in ApprentEA. Our on-demand and live training lessons include:
INTRO TO PERSONAL FINANCE
Dedicated to setting a strong foundation in financial literacy, participants will learn about banking, credit, income types, budgeting, and debt management, so they can begin to understand how tax law correlates with financial decisions.
PART 1 EXAM PREP: INDIVIDUAL TAX LAW
Focused on the personal income tax matters affecting individuals and the self-employed, trainees will navigate commonly considered tax planning and compliance matters affecting taxpayers, as you also prepare to sit for part 1 of the EA exam.
INTRO TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Exploring the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business financial management, trainees will be introduced to accounting, financial statements, business practices, and entity formations, so they can learn to better understand the needs of business owners.
PART 2 EXAM PREP: BUSINESS TAX LAW
Trainees will navigate the tax obligations, complexities, and issues commonly associated with sole proprietors, S and C-corporations, partnerships, estates, trust, and exempt organizations, while preparing for part 2 of the EA exam.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Throughout the training program, trainees will collaborate on assignments and role play, while learning how to effectively engage with taxpayers, the tax authorities, and colleagues, so you can confidently lead with integrity and avoid unethical practices.
PART 3 EXAM PREP: REPRESENTATION + PROCEDURES
Focused taxpayer advocacy, trainees will discover the meaning of representing taxpayers before the IRS, their ethical duties as EAs, and how to avoid sanctions, disbarment, and penalties, so you can successfully complete part 3 of the EA exam.
LAUNCHEA perks
We aim to ensure you are ready for a long and enjoyable career in tax law and consulting, so we provide all participants with access to the following perks:
- Priority Enrollment in ApprentEA Training
- Community of Like-Minded Go-Getters
- Apprenticeship Expo Access
- Completion Badge
- Welcome Gift
- Job Board Profile
LAUNCHEA
mentor-led | Self-Paced Learning | cohort-based
2024 sessions commence
march | JULY | OCTOBER
registration opens: January 15, 2024
18+
AGE
REQUIREMENT
100%
WEB-BASED
3
start dates
12
month access
15
AVG HOURS/week
Investment
$9,999
COMMUNITY | LIVE MENTORSHIP | job board profile | Expo
What's included:
- Enrolled Agent Exam Prep Materials*
- Taxley Training Materials
- Weekly Instructor-Led Training
- On-demand Instruction
- Unlimited Access to Updates
- Mentor Roundtables
- Community of Liked-Minded Peers
- ApprentEA Assessment
- Priority Enrollment to ApprentEA
- 24/7 Access to Lessons
- ApprentEA Career Expo
- Employer Meet + Greets
- CareerEA Job Board Profile
- Taxley Certificate of Completion
- 14-day Money Back Guarantee
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Financial Assistance Opportunities
Grants
Get help exploring government and privately funded grant opportunities that will pay for your training.
Employer Pay
We help trainees communicate the benefits of our training to their employer to help trainees secure reimbursed training fees.
Scholarships
Ask us about our scholarships or get guidance when seeking to use a 3rd party scholarship for training.
Loans
With a downpayment to secure your seat, we offer 3-8 month payment plans for self-pay trainees.
faqs
If you can’t find answers to your questions, feel free to contact us.
Taxley is the first-ever Enrolled Agent workforce development academy. We work to:
- Expose high school students and adults to careers in tax law and consulting, in order to uncover the little-known Enrolled Agent career path.
- Use the time-tested apprenticeship model to provide one-of-a-kind online education and access to paid on-the-job training focused on preparing our trainees for in-demand Enrolled Agent careers.
- Simplify recruiting and retention for corporate, government, and small business employers seeking to build teams of diverse, talented, and aspiring tax professionals.
Yes. You must be at least 18 years old by the training start date.
No. Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax professionals. The Dept. of Treasury does not require a college degree to earn your Enrolled Agent license. However, you are required to pass a test that is based 100% in tax law or work in a certain capacity within the IRS for at least 5 years.
Currently, there are no college degree programs that focus on preparing students for Enrolled Agent careers.
Using the power of the internet, all training is held 100% online.
We are currently working with 2 and 4-year institutions regarding transfer credit agreements. As we solidify relationships with school partners, we will keep you updated.
In the meantime, let us know if you have a school that you’ll like to recognize our curriculum for credit towards your degree, and we will work with all parties to provide the necessary paperwork to assist.
This is actually a 2-part answer:
- Although this is a self-pace program, it is actually designed to be completed within 12 months.
- The estimated time commitment to ensure you can successfully complete the online classroom training is at least 10-15 hours per week.
Many trainees will find that they can maintain a full-time job while completing this pre-apprenticeship training.
Good question! The short answer is no.
Internships usually last about 1-3 months, are typically a more informal job experience that may be paid or unpaid, and do not require a structured learning plan.
Apprenticeships are guided by the rules of the Dept. of Labor and are designed to ensure measurable professional growth within a specified timeframe.
Apprenticeships require 3 components:
- Education
- Sponsorship – administration of the program
- Employment
Through the academy, we provide education and sponsorship, as well as access to employer partners who will provide the employment.
Apprenticeships typically last 1-3 years, and all apprentices are paid at a minimum rate set by the Sponsor (which is us in this case), with scheduled pay raises based on training accomplishments.
While we wait for the Dept. of Labor (DOL) to approve our program as a registered apprenticeship, we continue to operate under the guidelines, so our trainees and employer partners can get back-dated apprenticeship acknowledgments upon DOL approval.
Neither is better or worse, they are both great designations that can provide a lucrative career path and they complement each other very well.
The better question is, “Which is better for YOU?”
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a state-based certification primarily focused on financial accounting and it specifically allows you to audit financial statements. Contrary to popular belief, IRS records show that less than 30% of CPAs provide tax services.
So, if you’d like a career focused on financial accounting and auditing, the CPA is the way to go!
The Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is the highest designation the federal government bestows on tax professionals. The IRS recognizes EAs as the “elite” tax professionals. EAs are the only professionals who are required to demonstrate and maintain their competency in tax law, therefore, 100% of active EAs specialize in tax law.
Well trained EAs will be well versed in tax law, and have an understanding of personal financial management, entrepreneurship, and accounting principles.
Enrolled Agents have the same rights with the IRS as CPAs and Attorneys – without the EA being required to spend the time and money associated with traditional education. EAs can even take their career further and practice in US Tax Court as a non-attorney representative after passing a special exam.
So, if you’d like a career in tax law and consulting, the EA designation is the way to go!
If you are not currently an Enrolled Agent, you will be required to take and pass the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) aka Enrolled Agent exam as a condition of completing LaunchEA and eligibility into ApprentEA or ImpactEA.
For the purposes of our program, you must be:
- 18 or older
- Have a PTIN (we will walk you through this process)
- Pass the rigorous 3 part Special Enrollment Exam (aka Enrolled Agent exam)*
- Apply for Enrollment to practice before the IRS
- Pass a suitability check, which includes a background and tax compliance review.
*The 3-part exam covers: Individual Taxation, Business Taxation, and Representation + Procedure. This exam is held at a third-party testing facility and is administered by the IRS.
Yes! Throughout and upon completion of LaunchEA you will have access to meet our employer partners and attend our version of career fairs – the ApprentEA Expo.
Your fee includes:
- 12-month access for one participant
- Access includes on-demand education, live learning sessions, mentorship, ApprentEA Expo, employer meet + greets, job board profile, and more
- Welcome Kit
- All required training material
- 24/7 Online Access during your training term
Please Note: You may be responsible for other 3rd-party fees, depending on your additional needs. You will be responsible for paying for the Enrolled Agent exam test fees, application, and other related fees.
Generally speaking, your investment in this training can be a fully tax deductible expense (to you or your employer), assuming you meet certain qualifications, which further increases the value of this training over traditional college programs.
However, this deductibility will largely depend on your specific circumstances, which you will want to discuss with your tax advisor.
Yes.
Withdrawal requests submitted up to 14-days after the training start date will receive a full refund, less a 20% administrative fee and fees for any materials sent to you. There are no refunds after this 14-day period.
Our refund policy is clearly communicated in our Terms of Training for participants prior to completing registration.
If you don’t plan on starting this training right away but want to sign up, we’d love to have you, but make sure you register for a training term that allows you to dedicate the time needed to complete it. Although LaunchEA is a “go at your own pace” model, refunds have firm deadlines.
Please DO NOT enroll in training if you just want to “check it out.” We put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into this, and we expect you to do the same. This training is for serious professionals only.
No refunds will be issued until after the start of the training term for which you have registered. No exceptions.
faqs
If you can’t find answers to your questions, feel free to contact us.
Taxley is the first-ever Enrolled Agent workforce development academy. We work to:
- Expose high school students and adults to careers in tax law and consulting, in order to uncover the little-known Enrolled Agent career path.
- Use the time-tested apprenticeship model to provide one-of-a-kind online education and access to paid on-the-job training focused on preparing our trainees for in-demand Enrolled Agent careers.
- Simplify recruiting and retention for corporate, government, and small business employers seeking to build teams of diverse, talented, and aspiring tax professionals.
Yes. You be 18 years old by the training start date.
No. Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax professionals. The Dept. of Treasury does not require a college degree to earn your Enrolled Agent license. However, you are required to pass a test that is based 100% in tax law or work in a certain capacity within the IRS for at least 5 years.
Currently, there are no college degree programs that focus on preparing students for Enrolled Agent careers.
Using the power of the internet, all training is held 100% online.
We are currently working with 2 and 4-year institutions regarding transfer credit agreements. As we solidify relationships with school partners, we will keep you updated.
In the meantime, let us know if you have a school that you’ll like to recognize our curriculum for credit towards your degree, and we will work with all parties to provide the necessary paperwork to assist.
This is actually a 2-part answer:
- This program is designed to be completed within 12 months.
- The estimated time commitment to ensure you can successfully complete the online classroom training is at least 10-15hours per week.
Many trainees will find that they can maintain a full-time job while completing this pre-apprenticeship training.
Good question! The short answer is no.
Internships usually last about 1-3 months, are typically a more informal job experience that may be paid or unpaid, and do not require a structured learning plan.
Apprenticeships are guided by the rules of the Dept. of Labor and are designed to ensure measurable professional growth within a specified timeframe.
Apprenticeships require 3 components:
- Education
- Sponsorship – administration of the program
- Employment
Through the academy, we provide education and sponsorship, as well as access to employer partners who will provide the employment.
Apprenticeships typically last 1-3 years, and all apprentices are paid at a minimum rate set by the Sponsor (which is us in this case), with scheduled pay raises based on training accomplishments.
While we wait for the Dept. of Labor (DOL) to approve our program as a registered apprenticeship, we continue to operate under the guidelines, so our trainees and employer partners can get back-dated apprenticeship acknowledgments upon DOL approval.
Maybe. If your employer can meet our on-the-job-training (OJT) requirements and agrees to the terms of our apprenticeship program, you can most certainly complete your OJT with your current employer.
Yes. Our apprenticeship academy requires the successful completion of the paid on-the-job training (OJT) aspect of the program.
Your success as an Enrolled Agent will depend on your ability to do the work in the real world. Therefore, blending our classroom education with paid on-the-job training is the best formula for long-term success.
Neither is better or worse, they are both great designations that can provide a lucrative career path and they complement each other very well.
The better question is, “Which is better for YOU?”
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a state-based certification primarily focused on financial accounting and it specifically allows you to audit financial statements. Contrary to popular belief, IRS records show that less than 30% of CPAs provide tax services.
So, if you’d like a career focused on financial accounting and auditing, the CPA is the way to go!
The Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is the highest designation the federal government bestows on tax professionals. The IRS recognizes EAs as the “elite” tax professionals. EAs are the only professionals who are required to demonstrate and maintain their competency in tax law, therefore, 100% of active EAs specialize in tax law.
Well trained EAs will be well versed in tax law, and have an understanding of personal financial management, entrepreneurship, and accounting principles.
Enrolled Agents have the same rights with the IRS as CPAs and Attorneys – without the EA being required to spend the time and money associated with traditional education. EAs can even take their career further and practice in US Tax Court as a non-attorney representative after passing a special exam.
So, if you’d like a career in tax law and consulting, the EA designation is the way to go!
If you are not currently an Enrolled Agent, you will be required to take and pass the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) aka Enrolled Agent exam as a condition of completing the program and attending graduation.
During this training, you will have three periods in which normal training will be paused for you to sit for each part of the Enrolled Agent exam throughout the 42-week program.
For the purposes of our program, you must be:
- 18 or older
- Have a PTIN (we will walk you through this process)
- Pass the rigorous 3 part Special Enrollment Exam (aka Enrolled Agent exam)*
- Apply for Enrollment to practice before the IRS
- Pass a suitability check, which includes a background and tax compliance review.
*The 3-part exam covers: Individual Taxation, Business Taxation, and Representation + Procedure. This exam is held at a third-party testing facility and is administered by the IRS.
Absolutely!
After the completion of the necessary training requirements you’ll be invited to our Spring/Summer graduation event, held in Cincinnati, OH, and streamed online for those who can’t make it.
Because we are an apprenticeship academy, employment is a required aspect of the program. Upon the successful completion of your Explorer Workshop, you will have access to career training and job placement perks.
Once you are employed, you will be able to start our Level 1 apprenticeship program.
Your fee includes:
- Access for one participant
- Access to one Level 1 training session
- 12-month access to Enrolled Agent Exam preparation study materials
- Welcome Kit
- All required training material
- 24/7 Online Access during your training term
- Professionally designed profile listing on our job board
- Apprenticeship support (optional)
Please Note: You may be responsible for other 3rd-party fees, depending on your additional needs. You will be responsible for paying for the Enrolled Agent exam test fees, application, and other related fees.
Generally speaking, your investment in this training can be a fully tax deductible expense (to you or your employer), assuming you meet certain qualifications, which further increases the value of this training over traditional college programs.
However, this deductibility will largely depend on your specific circumstances, which you will want to discuss with your tax advisor.
Yes.
Withdrawal requests submitted up to 21-days from your Level 1 training start date (late April/early May) will receive a full refund minus the initial, non-refundable fee. There are no refunds after this 21-day period.
Our refund policy is clearly communicated in our Terms of Training for participants prior to completing registration.
If you don’t plan on starting this training right away but want to sign up, we’d love to have you, but make sure you register for a training term that allows you to dedicate the time needed to complete it. Refunds have firm deadlines and the sequential, limited time, asynchronous nature of the workshop does not support the “go at your own pace” model.
Please DO NOT enroll in training if you just want to “check it out.” We put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into this, and we expect you to do the same. This training is for serious professionals only.
No refunds will be issued until after the start of the training term for which you have registered. No exceptions.
Hi, I'm Anisha Bailey, EA
aWARD-WINNING ENROLLED AGENT | TAXPAYER ADVOCATE | founder, Taxley
After having 4 years of experience in tax and passing all 3 parts of the EA exam on the first attempt, I earned my Enrolled Agent license in 2012 and immediately shifted my focus to taxpayer advocacy, where my career took off!
I’ve taken the traditional route of college education and employment at a Big 4 firm, and I’ve also successfully navigated the non-traditional route of becoming an EA instead of a CPA and launching and growing a tax resolution firm. Nothing worth having is going to be easy to obtain, but with the right support system, winning is always possible.
We’re happy to be your support system!
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