Tax & Finance

Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination Fee Update

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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The law reduces the fee for each part of the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination from $99 to $66 starting April 20, 2026. This rule affects individuals seeking to become enrolled agents by passing this exam, as they will pay less for the examination. Additionally, there are separate fees paid directly to a third-party contractor, which are not affected by this change.

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Key Changes

  • Reduces the fee for each part of the EA SEE from $99 to $66.
  • The fee change is effective April 20, 2026.
  • Separate fees paid to third-party contractors are not affected.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Individuals seeking to take the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination (EA SEE) must pay a user fee of $66 per part starting April 20, 2026.

individuals seeking enrolled agent status
2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
licensing
medium

Individuals must also pay an additional fee of $251 per part directly to the third-party contractor administering the EA SEE from May 2026 to February 2027.

individuals seeking enrolled agent status
licensing
high

The IRS must conduct a biennial review of the EA SEE user fee and update it as necessary in accordance with OMB Circular A-25.

IRS
operational
medium

The IRS must ensure that any future contracts for administering the EA SEE comply with public procurement procedures.

IRS
periodically as contracts are renewed
operational

Affected Parties

Individuals seeking enrolled agent statusEA SEE test-takers

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tax,fees,enrolled agents