Use this book to prepare yourself for the EA exam offered during the May 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014 testing window. This workbook includes two full exams for each of the three parts of the EA exam: Individuals, Businesses, and Representation. All the answers are clearly explained in the answer section in the back of the book. Using the Prometric exam format, you can test yourself on the following: Part 1: Individuals, with questions on taxable and nontaxable income; filing requirements; deductions and credits; capital gains and losses; basis; rental income; estate and gift taxes; IRAs; and more. Part 2: Businesses, with questions on tax law relating to C and S corporations; sole proprietorships; partnerships; exempt entities; farmers; business income and expenses; accounting methods; inventory valuation; business credits; basis; depreciation; disposition of business assets; retirement plans; trusts and estates; and more. Part 3: Representation, with questions on ethics and rules of practice for enrolled agents; preparer and taxpayer penalties; assessment, collection, and audit procedures; e-filing regulations; the major changes to Circular 230; and more. This workbook has been extensively updated and rigorously vetted by experts in the tax profession. *Note: This text includes the last-minute tax changes of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which was signed into law in January 2013. Test yourself, time yourself, and learn!