How to Become an Enrolled Agent
Follow the five IRS steps to become an enrolled agent: get a PTIN, pass all three SEE parts, apply for enrollment, and clear the suitability check.
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EA Exam Guide for 2026-2027
The July 2026 to February 2027 SEE has three parts, a $317 fee, PSI scheduling, a passing score of 500, and guides for dates, scoring, and practice.
Read guideEA Exam Schedule 2026-2027: Test Dates and Fees
Enrolled agent exam dates for 2026-2027: the SEE runs July 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, costs $317 per part at PSI, and is closed in March and April.
Read guideEA Exam Passing Score: How Scoring Works
The EA exam needs 500 to pass on a 200 to 800 scale, with 85 scored and 15 experimental questions, an on-screen result, and a three-year carryover.
Read guideEA Exam Facts and Figures: Official 2026-27 Data
Every official EA exam figure in one place: $317 per part, 100 questions (85 scored), a 500 passing score, the 2026-27 window and scored questions per domain.
Read guideHow to Schedule the EA Exam with PSI (2026-2027)
Schedule the 2026-2027 EA exam with PSI using a PTIN, the $317 fee, a test center or remote session, and the 48-hour change rules.
Read guideEA Exam Prep: A Focused Path to Passing
Prepare for all three EA exam parts with practice exams, a digital study guide, and one-time plans. Start with free diagnostics and practice questions.
Read guideEA Exam Part 1: Individuals
EA Exam Part 1 (Individuals) covers six PSI domains and 85 scored questions, law through December 31, 2025, and free Part 1 practice.
Read guideEA Exam Part 2: Businesses
EA Exam Part 2 (Businesses) covers three PSI domains and 85 scored questions, law through December 31, 2025, and free Part 2 practice.
Read guideEA Exam Part 3: Representation
EA Exam Part 3 (Representation, Practices and Procedures) covers four PSI domains and 85 scored questions, Circular 230, and free Part 3 practice.
Read guideAFSP and SEE Part 1: Skip the AFTR Course
Passing SEE Part 1 in the past three calendar years exempts AFSP preparers from the yearly AFTR course and test. See the 15-hour CE route, PTIN rules, and how Part 1 fits the EA path.
Read guideA 10-Week EA Exam Study Plan for 2026-2027
Use this ten-week framework for the July 2026 to February 2027 SEE: a diagnostic, objective study, mixed timed practice, and PSI logistics.
Read guideWhich EA Exam Part Should You Take First?
Choose between Individuals, Businesses, and Representation using your experience, diagnostic results, workload, and momentum.
Read guideEA vs. CPA: Which Tax Credential Fits You?
A side-by-side look at the EA and CPA paths to help you decide which tax credential fits your goals.
Read guideBest EA Exam Prep in 2026: Our Pick and Buyer's Shortlist
Our pick for 2026-27 EA exam prep is PassFast, our own product. See why, plus a fair, dated comparison of Becker, Fast Forward Academy, Gleim, HOCK, and Surgent.
Read guideEnrolled Agent News and Policy Updates: The 2026 Season
A dated, sourced log of enrolled agent changes in 2026: the PSI vendor switch, testing windows, 2027 renewals, and the Circular 230 proposal.
Read guideEnrolled Agent History: From the 1884 Statute to the PSI Exam
How the enrolled agent credential grew from an 1884 law and Circular 230 through Loving v. IRS, the AFSP, and the 2026 move of the exam to PSI.
Read guideFuture of the Enrolled Agent: The Circular 230 Proposal
What Treasury and the IRS have proposed for Circular 230, why it is not final as of October 18, 2026, and what it could mean for EA candidates.
Read guideWhat Is an Enrolled Agent?
An enrolled agent follows the examination pathway (PTIN, the SEE, Form 23, and suitability) and maintains status with CE, a PTIN, and renewal.
Read guideEA Exam Study Materials for 2026-2027
Choose EA exam study materials for the 2026-2027 SEE using the current PSI outline, law through December 31, 2025, and a buyer checklist.
Read guideEA Exam Courses and Classes
Compare EA exam course formats by fit: self-paced courses, live classes, question banks, study guides, and complete review systems.
Read guideEA Exam Review Courses 2026: 5 Providers Compared
Neutral EA exam review courses table: dated prices, access terms, and provider-described tools in alphabetical order. No ranked pick.
Read guideEA Practice Exam: Free Questions and a Method That Works
Use an EA practice exam with current-law questions, timed mixed sets, objective-level scoring, and free samples before scheduling with PSI.
Read guideFree EA Exam Prep for the 2026-27 PSI Window
Free EA exam prep for the July 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 PSI window: practice by part, a diagnostic, a 10-week planner, and the 2025 law period.
Read guideCircular 230 at a glance
A free one-page summary of the practice rules SEE Part 3 asks about most, in plain English.
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