8月にポケットカードが届きましたが発効日が7月半ばなので、今年は12クレジット(2クレジットx6か月分)が必要だという事になります。
毎月、地道に勉強するのが大の苦手なので、本年度に必要なCPEクレジットを週末に一気に取得しました(テキストや動画は全く読まずに、山勘とこれまで知識(+Google先生)を駆使し受かるまで何度か受けただけです)。
1) Fast Forward Academy - 2 Credits (無料) <終了>
Whose Deduction is it Anyway? Tax Issues for Divorced and Separated Parents
2) Gleim - 4 Credits (無料) <終了>
Individual: Above-the-Line Deductions and Losses (2014)
3) APlusCPE - 16 Credits (35.99ドル)
Ethics(毎年2クレジット必要)を含む16時間パックを、10%プロモコードを使い36ドルで購入。
a) 2013 Federal Income Tax Changes 3.0 Credits <終了>
b) Automobile and Truck Expenses 5.0 Credits (未)
c) Corporations, Partnerships and Other Business Entities - Introduction (IRS-EA-EA) 2.0 Credits (未)
d) Ethical Issues for EAs and RTRPs 2.0 Credits <終了>
e) Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act 4.0 Credits <終了>
FFA, Gleim, APlusCPEの3つを受けてみて、お勧め順に並べてみました。
#1:AplusCPE(安い上に使い勝手が良かった)が一番のお勧めです
#2:FFAは高いが、使い勝手は最高
#3:Gleimは自分とは相性が悪い。CPAやPPL(パイロット)などには人気があるが、EAには弱いみたいです。
<参考(CPE Credit Hours Chart)>
本日の体重 84㌔ (=肥満体)
EAとは関係が無く恐縮ですが、年末までに70キロまで減量できるかという賭けをしています。
と、いうことは、残り6ヶ月半で、14キロの減量が必要。かなり厳しいなぁー
とりあえず、明日から走ってみるか・・・。
EAとは関係が無く恐縮ですが、年末までに70キロまで減量できるかという賭けをしています。
と、いうことは、残り6ヶ月半で、14キロの減量が必要。かなり厳しいなぁー

とりあえず、明日から走ってみるか・・・。
http://crushtheeaexam.com/enrolled-agent-courses/
※米国内のEAコースの比較[参考:Crush the EA Exam ; Top 5 EA Course Comparison]
個人的には、格安のPhoenixtax.com(210ドル))をお勧めしますが、FASTFORWARDACADEMY か GLEIMも評判は良いみたい。
調べればすぐに10~15%程度の割引クーポンコードが見つかる筈ですので、探してみて下さい。
※米国内のEAコースの比較[参考:Crush the EA Exam ; Top 5 EA Course Comparison]
個人的には、格安のPhoenixtax.com(210ドル))をお勧めしますが、FASTFORWARDACADEMY か GLEIMも評判は良いみたい。
調べればすぐに10~15%程度の割引クーポンコードが見つかる筈ですので、探してみて下さい。
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参考:http://crushtheeaexam.com/enrolled-agent-vs-cpa/ を読んでみてね。
当然だが、、、CPA>EA (試験の難しさ、認知度、職務内容、収入など全てに於いてCPAの勝ち!)
平均収入ではCPAの方が遥かに高い。稼げるポテンシャルはEAも悪くないみたいだが、やはりCPAには敵いません。
当然だが、、、CPA>EA (試験の難しさ、認知度、職務内容、収入など全てに於いてCPAの勝ち!)
平均収入ではCPAの方が遥かに高い。稼げるポテンシャルはEAも悪くないみたいだが、やはりCPAには敵いません。
まずは、、、IRSのWEBSITEから、EAの基本的な情報です。
Enrolled Agent Information
Enrolled Agent とは「米国の内国歳入庁 (Internal Revenue Service 略称:IRS)の施行する国家試験に合格し、登録免許を受けた米国の税理士 のことである」
An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.
Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and which IRS offices they can represent clients before. Learn more about enrolled agents in Treasury Department Circular 230 (PDF).
Becoming Enrolled Agent EAになるには・・・けっこう面倒くさいです
Maintaining your Enrolled Agent status EAになってからも維持するのが大変
Enrolled Agent Information
Enrolled Agent とは「米国の内国歳入庁 (Internal Revenue Service 略称:IRS)の施行する国家試験に合格し、登録免許を受けた米国の税理士 のことである」
An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.
Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and which IRS offices they can represent clients before. Learn more about enrolled agents in Treasury Department Circular 230 (PDF).
Becoming Enrolled Agent EAになるには・・・けっこう面倒くさいです
- Obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN);
- Apply to take the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE);
- Achieve passing scores on all 3 parts of the SEE;*
1. Review old SEE questions and answers
2. Review the SEE Candidate Information Bulletin - Apply for enrollment and pay enrollment fee electronically at Pay.gov or by downloading Form 23 and mailing the completed form and a check to the IRS.
- Pass a tax compliance check to ensure that you have filed all necessary tax returns and there are no outstanding tax liabilities. This check is conducted on your behalf after submission of Form 23.
Maintaining your Enrolled Agent status EAになってからも維持するのが大変
Enrolled Agent Renewal
- Renewal cycle: every 3 years based on last digit of SSN (view Circular 230 Section 10.6(d) for your specific cycle)
- Renew online at Pay.gov (put 8554 in the search box)
- Renew on paper using Form 8554
PTIN Renewal
- Renew your preparer tax identification number (PTIN) between October 16 – December 31 each year at www.irs.gov/ptin
Continuing Education Requirements
- Obtain 72 hours every three years (based on your renewal cycle)
- Obtain a minimum of 16 hours per year (2 of which must be on ethics)
- Use an IRS approved continuing education provider
- Review the enrolled agent CE credit chart
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Your Contact Information Current
If your contact information has changed since the time of your last renewal, please notify us by fax or mail your address change to:
Office of Practitioner Enrollment
P.O. Box 33968
Detroit, MI, 48232
OR
Fax: (313) 234-1622
Please include your name, prior contact information, new contact information, social security number or tax identification number, and the date.
米国モンスター、Indeedなどで「Enrolled Agent」、そして日本の転職サイトで「米国税理士 日本」と検索してみましたが、まったく該当する仕事は出て来ませんでした
米国大使館のHPに、日本国内にある米国税理士のリスト を見つけたので、この中の誰かに連絡してみまーす。

米国大使館のHPに、日本国内にある米国税理士のリスト を見つけたので、この中の誰かに連絡してみまーす。
Tax Assistance
- Access H&R Tax
Services
c/o Bradley W. Homan
Head Office: Level 14, Hibiya Central Building
1-2-9 Nishi-Shimbashi,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 105-0003
Branch: Rm 1401, 4-41-7 Nishi-Shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 160-0023
Tel and Fax: 03-6276-8735
Email: hrtax@hotmail.com - AZ Partners
Level 27, Shiroyama Trust Tower
4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 105-6027
Tel: 03-5403-4619
Fax: 03-5403-4617
Email: info@az-partners.com - Capital Tax &
Accounting Services, Ltd.
7F Toranomon 40MT Bldg.
5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Tel: 03-4530-9755
Fax: 03-4530-9800
Email: info@capitaltaxltd.com
- Cosmology
Corporation
Annex Shinsen 202
10-15 Shinsen-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0045
Tel: 03-5728-6711
Fax: 03-5728-6733
Email: ic@cosmology.co.jp
Skype: IC-COSMOLOGY - Diversified
Business Consultants, Ltd.
1-22-13 Takamatsu-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0011
(Jerry Taylor)
Tel: 0120-03-5809
Fax: 0120-29-5270
Email: usincometax@gol.com - Expat Tax,
LLC.
1-7 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041
4-15-10 Nishitenman, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi 530-8555
Tel: (03) 4520-9680
Fax: (06)6444-5331
Email: info@expattaxjapan.com - Fujimoto & Associates, EA
3-31-1 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0051
Tel/FAX: 03-3391-5124
Email: mitsukofujimoto@dream.com - H&R Block Tax Services Inc.
Pacific Franchise Center
Unilife Services Ltd.
870 Aza Kitamae Chatan-cho
Okinawa, Japan 904-0117
Tel 098-935-4784 or -4781
Fax 098-935-4783
Email: mailto: unilife@ryucom.ne.jp - Intercontinental
Corporation
Annex Shinsen Unit 202
10-15 Shinsencho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0045
Tel: 03-5784-3811
Fax: 03-5784-3815
Email: info@inter-continental.co.jp
- International Economic Services
Aoyama Towers Bldg.
2-24-15 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Tel: 03-3404-3431
Fax: 03-3404-3452 - David Lewis, CPA
5-14-2 Chome Yamamotodai, Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo-ken 665-0885
Email: david@loophole-lewey.com
Web: loophole-lewey.com
Tel : 050-5539-9383 - John A Anderson & Assoc, EA
Beign Jutaku 986C
Camp Zama 2384
Zama-shi Kanagawa-ken 252-8511
Tel: 034 580 0135 then 1-323-345-6972
Email: johndiana2533@yahoo.com - John Lyday
Financial Planning
Crysty Ebisu Building 7F
3-17-14 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011
Tel: 03-3498-7131
Email: john@lydayfinancialplanning.com - Nakaura, Hideo
4-13-8 Shimoigusa, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0022
Tel: 03-3395-0009
Fax: 03-3395-0075 - Motoo Narita, EA
Narita International Tax Office
Ginza Fugetsudo Bldg., 5F, 6-6-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0061
Tel. 03-5537-5270
Fax: 03-5537-5281
Email: narita@naritaea.com - Office T.
Professional
1-17-21, Higashinuki, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu-shi
Fukuoka-ken 800-0224
Tel: 093-647-0626
Email: info@tprofessional.jp - Dan Schouten CPA MBA
CMA
Shalom Horiuchi 201, Sugacho 12, SHinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0018
Tel/FAX 03-3353-5626
dan@us-taxcpa.com - Shin Nihon Ernst and Young Co., Ltd.
Hibiya Kokusai Bldg. 20F
2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
Tel: 03-3506-2411
Fax: 03-3506-2412 - Tohmatsu Tax Co.
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Shin Tokyo Building, 5F
3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8305
Tel: 03-6213-3800
Fax: 03-6213-3801 - Tsuchida &
Associates
202 Form Yotsuya Gaien East 14-61 Samoncho,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0017
Tel: 03-3358-0131
Email: amtax@nifty.com - VICTAX Inc. /
KUNO Tax Consultant
1-9-3 Ekoda, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 165-0022
TEL: 03-3565-3373
Email: victaxrk@gol.com - Winstone Group
Inc.
5-1-10 Minami Aoyama, Suite 604,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
TEL: 03-5766-9640
Email: info@winstonegroup.com - Keiko Yoshimoto, EA
1-3-16-1201 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-0063
Tel: 03-3494-8448
Email: simplytax@e07.itscom.net - Zeirishi-Hojin PricewaterhouseCoopers
International Assignment Services
Kasumigaseki Bldg. 15F,
3-2-5 Kasumigaseki,
Chiyoda-ku. Tokyo 100-6015
TEL: 03-3539-6300
FAX: 03-3539-6400
Email: nasir.majid@jp.pwc.com











