Tax & Finance

Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination User Fee Update

🇺🇸United States··Proposed Rule·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The IRS is proposing to lower the fee for each part of the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Exam from $99 to $66. This change primarily impacts individuals seeking certification as enrolled agents. Those taking the exam are expected to benefit from reduced costs.

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Key Changes

  • The exam fee per part is reduced from $99 to $66
  • No significant economic impact on small entities
  • Comments on this change can be submitted electronically

Obligations

What this law requires

medium

The IRS proposes to lower the user fee for each part of the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Exam from $99 to $66.

individuals seeking certification as enrolled agents
operational
high

Individuals must submit electronic or written comments and requests for a public hearing to the IRS by May 20, 2026.

individuals and stakeholders interested in the changes
May 20, 2026
reporting
medium

Comments submitted to the IRS can be made available for public inspection and must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

individuals submitting comments
disclosure
medium

Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing, following the guidelines specified in the proposed regulations.

individuals wishing to request a public hearing
reporting

Affected Parties

Individuals taking the EA SEEProspective enrolled agents

Tags

IRS,user fee,enrolled agents