IRS Slashes Tax Pro Exam Fees to Sweeten the Deal
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting April 20, 2026, the IRS is lowering the fee for each part of the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Exam from $99 to $66. This change helps future tax pros save money while still covering the IRS’s costs. If you’re planning to take the exam, get ready for a friendlier price tag soon!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Third-Party Test Administrator Fee
If you take the EA SEE, the contractor that administers the exam charges a separate fee you must pay directly. For the May 2026–February 2027 testing period the contractor's fee is $251 per part (it was $168 per part for May 2025–February 2026 and is $211 per part for May 2029–February 2030), and this is in addition to the IRS $66 per-part fee.
IRS EA Exam Fee Reduced
If you plan to take the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination (EA SEE), the IRS user fee for each part is reduced from $99 to $66 per part effective April 20, 2026. The $66 fee pays for the IRS’s oversight and is charged in addition to any fees the exam administrator (contractor) charges.
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