IRS Cuts Enrolled Agent Exam Fee from $99 to $66
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 they prove their skills. If you're planning to take the exam, get ready for a friendlier price tag and updated rules that make the process smoother.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Third-Party Contractor Fees for EA SEE
In addition to the IRS fee, the contractor who administers the EA SEE charges examinees directly: $251 per part for the May 2026–February 2027, May 2027–February 2028, and May 2028–February 2029 testing periods, and $211 per part for the May 2029–February 2030 testing period. These contractor fees are fixed by contract and are separate from the IRS $66 per-part user fee.
IRS Fee Cut for Enrolled Agent Exam
Starting April 20, 2026, the IRS fee to take each part of the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination (EA SEE) is reduced from $99 per part to $66 per part. This $66 fee is the IRS’s calculated full cost to oversee each exam part and applies to registrations on or after April 20, 2026.
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