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How much does the IRS Enrolled Agent exam cost in total?

2026-11-03 · 3 minute read · By Binod Raj Singh, CPA

PTIN $18.75, three exam parts at $317 each, and the $140 enrollment fee: $1,109.75 before study materials.

The EA is one of the most affordable professional tax credentials. Here is every fee the IRS sets, using the current figures.

1. PTIN$18.75, renewed each year.
2. Exam fees$317 per part, paid to PSI when you book. Three parts cost $951.
3. Enrollment$140 when you file Form 23 after passing.

The total

$18.75 + $951 + $140 = $1,109.75. If you retake a part, add $317 for each retake. Older articles quote $267 per part; that was the fee before the move to PSI.

Keeping it low

• Book each part only when your practice scores are steady.
• Your study material is usually the largest cost after the fees. CPA Notes includes EA notes, practice MCQs and timed mock exams.
• Remember the annual PTIN renewal and 72 hours of continuing education every three years once you are enrolled.

Sources. IRS: Enrolled agents, frequently asked questions · IRS: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers